Sports Nutrition Nutritionists and Dietitians near Falls Church, VA

I am a registered dietitian with a board certification in Sports Nutrition. I presently see clients via a virtual telehealth platform, Healthie. I have over 23 years of experience developing Wellness programs and providing cutting-edge nutrition, fitness and wellness services to a wide variety of individuals and groups. My specialties include health promotion, weight management, sports nutrition, wellness and fitness. I have experience working with vegetarian diets, celiac disease and eating disorders. I graduated from University of Rhode Island and obtained my Master of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from UMASS Amherst.

NOVA Sports Nutrition was founded with the goal of providing truly individualized, client-centered care that would address specific needs and barriers for each client in reaching their goals. No counseling or meal plans are cookie-cutter and each plan is unique to each client. Our mission is to help clients create healthy and fit lifestyles that are realistic and sustainable and allow them to optimize their overall health and wellness.

I work with individuals and athletes of all levels, from recreational to professional. Whether your goals are to improve energy levels, reduce risk of injury, foster a more positive relationship with food, or address health concerns, we will work side by side to tailor a nutrition plan and strategy to you that honors your previous experiences, time constraints, food preferences, etc.

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with experience in sports nutrition, eating disorders & disordered eating in children and adults, pediatric nutrition, gastrointestinal issues, body image concerns, and food allergies. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia. I then earned my Master of Science degree in Nutrition from Auburn University while completing research on the Mediterranean Diet. I completed my dietetic internship at the University of Houston with a focus on sports nutrition and disordered eating.

I focus on helping clients develop habits supporting their individual goals, whether preparing for a race, struggling with gastrointestinal issues, or working on disordered eating behaviors. Recognizing there is no single approach to nutrition or wellness, I meet clients where they are & help identify not only ways to adjust dietary intake but also practical ways in which to do so. I have a background working with a team of medical providers (physicians, psychologists, exercise physiologists) & therefore have a strong commitment to viewing the "whole" individual, & taking that into consideration with any goals or plans we develop.

I treat each person in a holistic manner balancing mind, body and spirit for optimum health. I am dedicated to finding the best wellness approach uniquely suited to each individual's needs to make lasting health changes for eating disorders, IBS, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, migraines, gastrointestinal issues, autoimmune disease, cardiovascular health, Hypertension, high cholesterol, sports nutrition and weight management issues.

I look forward to assisting you in achieving your health promotion goals which may include: weight management (losing, gaining, maintaining), reducing blood pressure or cholesterol and preventing or treating diabetes. If sports nutrition is your focus, I will measure your resting metabolic rate, do a fitness assessment, and write an exercise prescription. My clients are ready to make incremental changes and learn how to sustain them. Recommendations are individualized and include what food choices, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and what types and amounts of physical activity will help you optimize your health.

Do you struggle knowing what and/or how much your body needs? Are you frustrated by your eating and/or your current weight? Are you ready to break free of restrictive diets? If so, you are in the right place! My goal is to help you understand the importance of fueling your body for workouts and everyday life. I want you to feel confident in your choices while enjoying all the foods you eat. Because at the end of the day, food is so much more than fuel. I work with you to help you accomplish your goals without restriction or dieting.

My ideal client is one who is committed and passionate about improving their body and mind. If your purpose is any one of the following objectives: to lose weight, increase strength and muscle tone, transform your body, create supportive habits, improve your health or simply look and feel better about yourself, your purpose becomes my commitment to you. Each training period is devoted to bringing you closer to your desired outcome. Together with consistency and perseverance, we ultimately succeed and become fit for success.

A Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for over 25 years, I work with both adults and children to meet their nutrition goals. I can help you with medical nutrition therapy for including diabetes, pre-diabetes, hypertension, abnormal lipid levels, and weight management. My philosophy is one of balance and moderation and my goal is to help you improved your nutrition and health within your comfort zone and lifestyle constraints. Each person has unique needs and goals. Helping them to achieve them is my priority.

Let’s get you started with a plan that is custom-made just for you. I have helped hundreds of clients, both children and adults reach their goals, and I make sure every client of mine gets the same personalized treatment to succeed. I want to help you feel your best, and perform your best: in your sport, in school, at work, or at play.

At Bodacious Nutrition (Nutrition for Women), Joanna specializes in supporting women 35+ with symptoms of low energy, unwanted weight gain, food stress or disordered eating, and hormonal imbalance. She practices through a non-diet lens and Intuitive Eating framework. She is an expert in women's and metabolic health (PCOS, diabetes, peri-menopause, fertility) as well as primarily plant-based eating. She has a special interest in supporting women through perimenopause as well as supporting women 35+ struggling with chronic dieting or disordered eating. Her approach is holistic. Sessions are collaborative, empowering, and virtual.

You deserve a peaceful, respectful relationship with your body, a natural, enjoyable relationship with food, and a sustainable, joyful relationship with movement. If you are experiencing challenges or distress around the food you eat or the exercise you do (or do not do), you could benefit from nutrition support and intuitive eating guidance. If you are struggling with an eating disorder/disordered eating or are tired of cycling through diet after diet, you can expect to receive support that meets you where you are - together we can work towards full recovery.

At Nourish, we don’t lecture, body shame, or give clients generic nutrition plans. Our caring professionals help each individual achieve and maintain optimal health and a positive body image through collaborative goal setting, tailored, science-based nutrition plans, and other industry best practices. Tired of bouncing from diet to diet and Googling nutrition advice? Quick fixes aren’t long-term solutions. You’ll achieve and maintain your goals with our personalized, sustainable nutrition plans. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to nutrition counseling.

Samantha is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who obtained her bachelors degree in Nutritional Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University. Then she went on to complete her Dietetic Internship with Virginia Tech. Samantha prioritizes her patients health goals first and foremost. She is especially passionate about helping clients with sustainable weight management (weight gain or weight loss). As well as helping clients navigate nutrition with GI issues, skin issues, and diabetes management.

Ideally, a client who presents with disordered eating and needs a combination of psychotherapy, nutritional therapy, and bodywork or fitness training. Using a holistic approach, I address underlying issues and triggers behind the disordered eating. I teach clients to identify their feelings, use non-food coping skills, awareness of true hunger cues, and become more connected to their bodies by separating food from feelings. Together in a safe, supportive environment, we will explore barriers to change such as body image, exercise resistance, and emotional eating.

Finding a dietitian who can personalize a program for your needs, and empower you to make healthier dietary lifestyle choices is a big decision. The benefits of this journey are oftentimes the greatest gift you can give yourself. My role is to help educate, guide, and support you so that you can achieve your goals. I’ve had the privilege of working in this profession for many years and feel a derp connection to the work and the clients I support. Major Areas of Specialization: Pediatric Nutrition, Clinical Adult Nutrition, Weight Management, Eating Disorders,

My ideal client struggles with chronic dieting, disordered eating, and body image concerns, and is ready to make peace with food and find a peaceful, productive relationship with their body. My clients want to feel empowered to intuitively care for and love their bodies- without dieting or restriction. There may also be concerns such as desire for weight loss, PCOS or a missing period, or metabolic concerns such as prediabetes or elevated cholesterol. Together, we find a path toward self-love and a guilt-free food relationship while focusing on your desired health goals.

NOTE: Waitlist for new clients. Hi, I am Aubrey Stephenson Kepler and I am a registered dietitian and owner of Potomac Nutrition. At Potomac Nutrition, I work collaboratively with patients in a virtual or in-person setting to reach their nutrition and health goals. I have been practicing nutrition counseling for 4 years helping patients with a variety of concerns such as autoimmune disease, endocrine disease, relationship with food, digestive health, heart health, women's health and PCOS, athletic performance, and weight concerns.