Ema Simion Ms, Rd

Ema Merkt MS, RD is a Clinical Dietitian at Tempe St Luke's Hospital since July 2022, with specialized training in the low FODMAP diet for IBS from Monash University. Prior experience includes a Dietetic Intern role at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where Ema gained extensive inpatient and outpatient experience across various medical specialties and completed a research project on the appetite stimulant Dronabinol. Additional experiences include positions as a Student Clinician at Bastyr Center for Natural Health Teaching Clinic, Teaching Assistant at Bastyr University, Dietary Unit Clerk at University of Washington Medical Center, Sports Nutrition Fueling Station Manager at University of Washington Intercollegiate Athletics, and Clinical Research Lab Assistant at University of Washington. Ema holds a Master's degree in Nutrition Sciences from Bastyr University and a Bachelor of Arts in Medical Anthropology and Global Health from University of Washington.