Outpatient Dietitian
Kathy Pariani is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Education Care and Specialist. Kathy provides nutrition assessments, education and counseling to patients with chronic diseases, specifically those with liver disease, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular risk factors.
Kathy previously practiced as an acupuncturist and herbalist before earning her Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Bastyr University. She strives to provide an integrative, whole-person approach to support people in making sustainable changes to their lifestyle that lead to long-term health improvements. In support of this goal, Kathy is a current Fellow in the Evidence Based Fellowship Program at UCSF, researching effective nutrition interventions in patients with Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD).