Expertise
Peri- & Postmenopausal Women’s Health
Menopause is a natural part of aging that affects nearly all women who live to middle age. Menopause can also happen medically at a much younger age.
An estimated 75%-90% of all women experience menopausal symptoms. The most common include hot flashes, sleep disturbances, brain fog, mood changes, and weight gain, but the list is much more extenive.
Experiences of menopause vary widely, with some women having significant, life altering symptoms, to few or no symptoms.
Having a solid nutrition plan can help. I will work with you to address your specific symptoms, including weight gain, bone health, hormonal changes, muscle strength, and symptom management to sort through the nonsense and provide clear, evidence-based support to help you go from surviving to thriving.
College & Pro Athlete Nutrition
As a Board Certified Sports Dietitian (CSSD), I specialize in empowering athletes to reach their peak performance through personalized nutrition strategies tailored to their unique goals. I will assess your nutrient timing, hydration, electrolytes, supplements, training aids, and fueling practices to help you get to the next level.
With expertise in your nutritional needs before, during, and after exercise, I provide actionable guidance and lifestyle plans that fuel optimal results. Whether you’re striving to improve endurance, build muscle, or speed up recovery, my goal is to enhance your performance and well-being with evidence-informed, individualized coaching.
Clients who work with me have seen improved athletic performance, better training outcomes, faster recovery, improved overall health, boosted mood and energy, and improved competition results
Together we can unlock your full athletic potential and achieve sustainable, winning results.
Bone Health
Bone injuries and loss of muscle mass are key indicators of longevity and independence. One in two women and approximately one in four men will break a bone in their lifetime due to osteoporosis.
An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million have osteopenia (low bone density). For women, the incidence is greater than that of heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined.
Nutrition and exercise are key to maintaining strong bones and lean muscle mass. I will assess your macro and micronutrient intakes in order to provide you with the best possible care for longevity and maintaining your bone and lean muscle health. Strong bones and strong muscles = longevity and independence.
Teen & Tween Nutrition
One-on-one nutrition coaching provides critical support for teens during one of the most metabolically demanding periods of their lives.
As their bodies rapidly change, young athletes must balance high-intensity training schedules with academics, while ensuring they get the nutrition needed for overall growth, development, robust immunity, hormonal fluxes, strong bones, and peak performance.
Proper nutrition helps them stay strong, resilient, and focused—thriving both on the field and in the classroom. My goal is to avoid the common pitfalls I see with teens, including under-fueling, underperforming, mental health declines, injuries, low energy, and poor sleep, all of which can have lasting and profound impacts.
Working one-on-one also gives your teen athletes a competitive edge, ensuring they meet their unique energy needs and fueling requirements to keep them at the top of their game—now and in the years to come.
Disordered Eating Patterns Eating Disorder Recovery
Diet culture is a set of beliefs that idealizes thinness. It equates weight and body size with health and worth. Diet culture also promotes restrictive eating and guilt around food. Body types and eating patterns are reduced to either “good” or “bad”, and these thought patterns often lead to prioritizing appearance over actual well-being.
Diet culture often contributes to unhealthy relationships with food, disordered eating, and stigmatizes diverse body sizes. Perhaps most concerning is the toll that diet culture has on our teens and athletes.
Having recovered from my own eating disorder, I frequently address issues and concerns related to eating disorders (ED) and disordered eating (DE). I get it.
Body image concerns and compulsive exercise behaviors are often central to EDs and DE patterns. I am always cautious about potential physical complications that may exist or could arise from strenuous activity or reintroducing exercise too soon. My goal is to support your health journey through nutrition while safely rebuilding a balanced, positive relationship with food and physical activity–one that supports both your recovery and your well-being.
Gut Health
Nothing ruins race day more often than a grumbly gut–nausea, bloating, frequent trips to the Porta-potty, and even vomiting are common complaints among athletes. It doesn’t need to be this way! As an expert in optimizing gut health, I’ve helped hundreds of clients over the years improve their GI function. Your gut is also your body’s largest immune organ, playing a vital role in overall health. I’m here to help you tackle these symptoms and improve your gut function, so you can feel your best and perform at your peak. Let’s work together to support a balanced microbiome and enhance your digestive health, so you can reach your next level with confidence.
Stress, Cortisol & Blood Sugar
There is a powerful connection between cortisol, blood glucose, and insulin levels in supporting our energy levels, stress resilience, and overall health. Cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, plays a key role in managing how we respond to stress, but when elevated for long periods, cortisol can spike blood glucose levels. This, in turn, affects insulin, the hormone responsible for helping our cells use glucose for energy. Currently, an more than 1 of every 3 people in the USA is pre-diabetic. Balancing these hormones is essential for steady energy, weight management, and minimizing metabolic-related health issues. Let’s optimize your well-being by understanding and managing cortisol, blood glucose, and insulin levels together.
Metabolic Health
Metabolic health refers to how well our bodies process and use energy from the foods we eat. By improving our nutrition and fueling, we support our body’s innate ability to adapt and optimize our metabolic functioning–whether it’s increasing training loads, improving recovery times, maintaining a healthy body size, minimizing injury, maintaining robust immunity, enjoying better energy, getting restful, restorative sleep, improving mood, boosting resilience against stress. or achieving a healthy hormonal balance. My goal is to help you “fire on all cylinders” so you can reach your goals and unlock your potential.
Food Allergies & Sensitivities
I’m an “allergy Mom” who’s been navigating the world of food allergies and sensitivities for nearly 15 years, both in my own family and with my clients. I know what it’s like to live with a life-threatening condition in a world that doesn’t always understand. Fueling your body properly can feel challenging, as can travel, eating in restaurants, and being in unfamiliar places—but it doesn’t have to be. I’m here to give you the tools and skills you need to feel more confident, and fuel your health goals without the worry of triggering reactions. We’ll also explore what nutrients you may be missing and how to meet those needs. Together, we’ll identify foods that work with your body, fuel your goals, and promote health and vitality. My balanced approach to eating ensures you’re fueled and ready to perform. Let’s make nourishing yourself easier and more enjoyable, no matter your dietary needs.
Vegan & Vegetarian Athletes
As a Sports Dietitian, my work with vegan and vegetarian athletes has been described as transformative. I understand the unique needs of plant-based athletes, and together, we will create a personalized nutrition plan that maximizes key nutrients, avoids common digestive issues, and fills potential gaps in critical nutrients. My guidance helps athletes improve endurance, strength, and recovery while preventing deficiencies and burnout. With my expert support, vegan and vegetarian athletes can fuel their passions confidently and sustainably, while achieving their peak potential.
