She is one of the six practitioners in Florida to hold a board certification specialty in Obesity in Weight Management by CDR, and was amongst the first practitioners in the field to become certified. She has also completed Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management Program, levels 1 and 2. For the past two years, Patricia has worked exclusively with oncology patients, ranging from bone marrow transplant to breast cancer survivorship. She graduated with honors from Florida International University with degree in Dietetics and Nutrition.