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.

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.

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 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.

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.

I am a Certified Nutrition Specialist focusing on helping my clients regain their joy in life. If you're having symptoms of IBS, an autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, or in general know you could feel better, I am here to guide you on your journey to wellness. We work together to find the best diet for your body so you can eat confidently and stop wondering if the next fad diet is the one that will work.

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,