I am not your prototypical athlete. I was not raised to compete in sports, and strength has not come naturally to me. I have dedicated my education, training, and career to helping people like me reach their potential regardless of their starting point.

Though I began my career in personal training, my fascination with the dynamic interaction between the foods we take in and our performance, recovery and body composition led me to pursue a graduate education in nutrition. I pride myself on my ability to blend evidence-based practices with the very individual and emotional art that is our diet.

I feel that the human element of diet is often ignored, and use my unique skillset to help clients design a diet plan they not only enjoy, but that works with their own physiology and still delivers results. Additionally, my education and experience as a dietitian allow me to help clients navigate through deficiencies and other medical issues as they maximize their goals and performance.

Education

• Master of Public Health, Human Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Advanced placement internship with Duke Sports Nutrition, Durham, NC
• Clinical Internship Placement – Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC

Credentials

• Registered Dietitian – Certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist – Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition

Work Experience

• 14+ years working with athletes from high school to the professional level in both team and individual sports.
• 7+ years as a Registered Dietitian providing nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy.
• 5 years as an online strength and nutrition coach.

Personal Experience

• 16 years of strength and endurance training.
• Competed in over 20 local and national strongman competitions with 15 podium finishes. 

What to Expect

• Initial phone call, Facetime or Skype to discuss client goals, assess their needs and nutritional status.
• Individualized diet planning including macronutrient needs, micronutrient considerations, nutrient timing and optimal supplementation protocols.
• A customized training program adjusted weekly according to exercise, nutrition and lifestyle performance.
• Check-ins are weekly through Google documents. I provide a template for you to fill out on a weekly basis to give me the data I work with.
• Communication is highly encouraged. Clients may email me with questions, concerns and updates. I respond within 24 hours, and check my client emails once per day.