Meet Our Dietitians

Dietitians

Patrick Mahaney, RD, LDN, CPT

Patrick Mahaney is a registered dietitian specializing in bariatric patients. Patrick brings over a decade of experience to the team and completed his bachelor’s degree in dietetics at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Patrick completed his clinical and food service internship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Patrick believes in meeting the patient where they are on their weight loss journey and focusing on an individualized approach to care that is as safe and healthy as possible.

 

Julianne Tobin, MS, RD, LDN

Julianne Tobin is a registered dietitian specializing in bariatric patients. Julianne earned her bachelor’s degree in nutrition science from North Carolina State University. She earned her master’s degree in nutrition and completed her dietetic internship at Meredith College. She is commissioned as a registered dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is a Licensed Nutritionist/Dietitian within the state of North Carolina. Julianne believes in using food to promote health and healing in her community. It is her goal to partner with patients and help them enjoy the foods they prefer in a balanced lifestyle.

 

Trish Vulpis, RD, CSOWM, LDN

Trish Vulpis is an experienced registered dietitian specializing in bariatric patients. She earned her bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Auburn University. She is board certified in Obesity and Weight Management and has over three decades of experience as a dietitian. Trish has a passion for helping patients meet their individual needs through one-on-one counseling sessions. Her goal is to empower patients to recognize their diet challenges and provides them with the tools to achieve a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

 

Nicole Nuccio, RD LDN

Nicole Nuccio is a registered dietitian specializing in bariatric patients. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nutrition science from Kent State University and is a licensed nutritionist/dietitian in North Carolina.  Nicole focuses on meeting each patient where they are in their health journey. She helps them enjoy the foods they love while creating a balanced approach to achieve their goals. Her emphasis is on making sustainable, realistic changes tailored to each individual.

 

Natalie McBryde, MS, ACSM-EP

Natalie McBryde is a ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist with clinical interests in fitness, nutrition, bariatrics, and pediatrics. She earned her bachelor's degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. She went on to continue her master's degree at the same university, both degrees in Exercise Physiology.

Natalie has a passion for serving others and motivating them to be the best version of themselves in hopes of them reaching their desired goals.

When not at work, Natalie enjoys shopping and spending time with family.