“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art,” – Francois La Rochefoucauld
Education:
James Madison University – BS Dietetics, 1999
East Carolina University – Dietetic Internship, 2000
George Mason University – Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion, 2005
Certifications:
Registered Dietitian
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
Specialty:
Sports nutrition, body composition optimization, and metabolism health for youth, adolescents and adults
Adjunct Faculty at American University
Sports Dietitian for American University Athletics
Training/Nutrition/Health Philosophy:
You don’t have to choose between performance and sustainability, or between results and real life. You can have both.
Personal Fitness Goals/Accomplishments:
Competitive gymnast for 14 years. I hate running and cardio but love all strength based activities. I have been lifting for 32 years. Love trying new things and activities, like trapeze and rock climbing, but I always come back to my basics of lifting and walking.
Hobbies:
Hiking and taking walks, watching movies with my boys, going to the beach, and spending time with my family.