Sayuri Barritt
Seattle
Summary
Registered Dietitian with expertise in metabolic health and weight management for women in midlife, specializing in culturally sensitive nutrition therapy. Experienced in leadership, team development, and public speaking, with a strong ability to use active listening to build trust and support long-term client engagement. Skilled in translating evidence-based nutrition into practical, sustainable lifestyle strategies that promote lasting health outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dietitian/Business Owner
Forty Love Nutrition LLC
07.2021 - Current
- Specialize in metabolic health, sustainable weight loss, and hormonal balance counseling for women in midlife through individualized, evidence-based nutrition care.
- Develop personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies focused on improving body composition, energy levels, insulin resistance, and long-term health outcomes.
- Design individualized meal plans tailored to clients’ medical history, cultural preferences, lifestyle, and health goals.
- Build and maintain client relationships through motivational interviewing, behavior-change coaching, and ongoing accountability to support sustainable habit formation.
- Implement nutrition classes and workshops for individuals with specific disease state including blood sugar management and hormone balance.
Registered Dietitian/ Member Care Services
Performance Kitchen
09.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments to evaluate dietary habits, medical history, health risks, and wellness goals, ensuring appropriate enrollment in medically tailored meal programs.
- Guide Medicaid members through the medically tailored meal onboarding process, providing individualized nutrition education and meal recommendations aligned with clinical needs, program eligibility requirements, and personal preferences.
- Develop personalized nutrition care plans and medically tailored meal recommendations based on individual health conditions, dietary requirements, and social determinants of health.
- Conduct monthly follow-up consultations to monitor program effectiveness, assess progress toward health goals, address barriers to adherence, and support sustainable behavior change.
- Manage documentation, eligibility verification, and billing for nutrition services while navigating complex insurance requirements, authorization processes, and coverage limitations to ensure access to nutrition care and accurate reimbursement.
Registered Dietitian/ Regional Manager
Performance Kitchen
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Assessed store operations, Registered Dietitian managers, and team performance across multiple locations, analyzing key metrics to identify opportunities for sales growth and operational improvement.
- Developed and implemented standardized operating procedures, workflows, and training manuals to strengthen team development, improve cross-functional collaboration, and enhance overall performance and employee engagement.
- Collaborated with executive leadership, including the Vice President, to identify and implement strategies to overcome sales challenges and drive business growth.
- Assessed customers' nutrient and energy requirements based on medical history, lifestyle factors, and health goals, providing individualized nutrition guidance and meal recommendations.
- Assisted customers with personalized meal planning, addressing therapeutic dietary needs and supporting chronic disease management through evidence-based nutrition interventions.
Registered Dietitian/ Retail Store Manager
Performance Kitchen
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Created and implemented standardized operational processes and procedures to improve retail store efficiency, consistency, and overall performance.
- Designed and delivered staff training programs to enhance product knowledge, nutrition communication skills, and customer engagement.
- Developed personalized meal recommendations for customers with chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and renal disease, to support therapeutic nutrition goals.
- Analyzed sales trends and customer feedback to optimize product offerings, drive sales growth, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Delivered nutrition webinars and meal-sampling events in collaboration with healthcare facilities, fitness centers, and corporate organizations to educate participants on the benefits of medically tailored meals and nutrition for chronic disease management.
DSHS Medical Interpreter
Dynamic Language
07.2010 - 01.2017
- Conducted medical and general interpreting for doctors, medical staff, patients and their families.
- Extensive knowledge and excellent memory skills in medical terminology in both languages.
- Maintained high professional standards in compliance with HIPPA.
- Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.
- Translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Iowa State University
Ames IA07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Bastyr University
Kenmore WA06.2017
Skills
- Diabetes management and education
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Meal planning
- Weight management
- Interpersonal skills
- Public speaking
- Patient education
- Organizational skills
- Team building
Nutrition counseling skills
Public speaking skills
Bilingual (English/Japanese)
Management skills
Languages
English Japanese (fluent)
Timeline
Registered Dietitian/ Member Care Services
Performance Kitchen
09.2022 - Current
Registered Dietitian/Business Owner
Forty Love Nutrition LLC
07.2021 - Current
Registered Dietitian/ Regional Manager
Performance Kitchen
02.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Dietitian/ Retail Store Manager
Performance Kitchen
01.2019 - 01.2020
DSHS Medical Interpreter
Dynamic Language
07.2010 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Bastyr University