Personality
Sinem brings a naturally compassionate approach to nutritional therapy, combining her innate empathy with evidence-based expertise. As an attentive listener, she creates a space where clients feel truly heard and understood, acknowledging their unique circumstances and individual needs. Her personalized nutrition plans are thoughtfully designed to integrate seamlessly into diverse lifestyles, ensuring that each program is not only effective but also realistic, achievable, and sustainable for long-term wellness.
Background
Sinem’s journey to nutrition began with academic excellence, earning her BS in Economics as the valedictorian of her class. However, her professional experience revealed a deeper calling beyond economics. Following her passion, she completed her MS in Nutrition at CUNY Hunter College with distinguished honors, receiving both the prestigious Irene Von Cseh Award and Academic Excellence Certificate for her
outstanding academic achievements. Her clinical foundation was established during a highly competitive internship at North Shore University Hospital (Northwell Health), where she developed expertise in therapeutic nutrition interventions. Sinem then refined her clinical skills as a practicing dietitian at both Hebrew Home at Riverdale and Lenox Hill Hospital, where she provided nutritional care across diverse patient populations and medical conditions. This rich clinical background informs her current holistic practice, enhanced by extensive training in functional nutrition, mindfulness-based eating approaches, yoga, meditation, and breathwork techniques. Sinem approaches each client as a unique case, applying both clinical assessment skills and comprehensive laboratory analysis to identify root causes rather than simply addressing symptoms. Her approach integrates
diagnostic tools with evidence-based holistic strategies to create personalized wellness plans that truly resonate with each individual’s goals and needs.
Specialties
Sinem specializes in optimizing digestive wellness, with particular expertise in:
Gastrointestinal disorders (GERD, IBS, IBD, SIBO)
Food sensitivities and intolerances
Autoimmune conditions
Hormonal balance (PCOS, menopausal transitions)
Metabolic health optimization, including:
o Prediabetes prevention and management
o Insulin resistance
o Lipid profile improvement
o Blood sugar regulation
o Sustainable weight management through metabolic balance
o Nutritional strategies for metabolic syndrome
Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA)
Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM)
Yoga Alliance
Interests
Sinem embraces wellness as both profession and lifestyle. She delights in developing specialty recipes for diverse dietary needs, with passion for creating flavorful fermented foods that accommodate restrictions without compromising taste. As a certified yoga instructor, she incorporates movement practices into both her personal routine and client recommendations for stress management, immune regulation, and physical wellness. Her interest in holistic approaches extends to aromatherapy, where she creates custom essential oil blends for mood enhancement and emotional balance. Always pursuing continued education, she remains at the forefront of nutritional science through regular engagement with industry podcasts and literature.