Ms. Debra M. Spector RD
Dietitian-Nutritionist
5036 Jericho Turnpike Suite #203 COMMACK NY, 11725About
Debra Spector is a Registered and Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist who has upheld a private practice on Long Island N.Y. since 1990 where she specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, and other clinical disease states where she practices the philosophy of the anti- diet movement and body size acceptance.
Debra has spent years learning and receiving supervision from some of the best in the industry. She continues to attend innovative conferences and stays abreast of the most common research. Debra continues to educate people of different ages, races, ethnicities and professions on her philosophy of making all foods fit and intuitive eating.
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