Alghalia AlQabandi MS, RD
Co-Founder
Pediatric Dietitian & Feeding Therapist
Alghalia is passionate about helping children build positive relationships with food. She works closely with parents to ensure each child receives a tailored plan that considers nutrition, development, and emotional well-being.
Contact Alghalia: alghalia@growconsultations.com
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science and Master’s in Nutrition, Boston University
Credentials: Registered Dietitian (Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, USA)
Experience: Mubarak AlKabeer Hospital, Dasman Diabetes Institute, AlSabah Hospital
Specialized Training: Feeding therapy mentorship (South Shore Therapies, MA, USA), Pediatric Food Allergy (FARE), SOS Approach to Feeding, Pediatric Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam, CPR & First Aid
Sarah Alroudhan, MSc
Co-Founder
Child and Family Specialist
Sarah is passionate about supporting children and families through early development and life transitions. She works closely with parents to strengthen the parent-child relationship, helping children build emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience in a supportive and understanding environment.
Contact Sarah: sarah@growconsultations.com
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience), Northeastern University; Master’s in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology, Anna Freud Centre / University College London
Experience: Fawzia Sultan Healthcare Center, American School of Kuwait (Kindergarten Teacher & Elementary School Counselor), research experience in child development and mental health
Specialized Training: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Behavioral Tech), Play Therapy & Therapeutic Play (Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education), Psychological First Aid (Johns Hopkins University), Feeding & sleep-related anxiety interventions.
Gasia Abikian
Pediatric Dietitian
Gasia is dedicated to supporting children and adolescents in building positive, confident relationships with food. Using a family-centered, evidence-based approach, she works closely with parents to address each child’s unique needs. Her interests include pediatric weight management, nutrition for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and guiding children toward healthy eating behaviors that support long-term well-being.
Contact Gasia: gasia@growconsultations.com
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Kuwait University
Certifications:
Pediatric Nutrition Internship (Dasman Diabetes Institute), Kids in Control of Food Program Completion (Dasman Diabetes Institute), Certified Omnipod DASH Training, Advanced Training in Precision Nutrition in the Pediatric ICU
Experience: AlSabah Hospital and NBK Hospital, Diet Center