Sports Nutrition Nutritionists and Dietitians in Palatine, IL

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Fed & Flourish / Fitzgerald Nutrition.
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSSD, CEDS
Online Only
All the dietitians hold additional certifications in eating disorder care as well as sports nutrition.
We're here to help you find the fun in food again. We firmly believe that all of us can find joy in food - whether you are navigating a new diagnosis, struggling with disordered eating, or working on recovery from an eating disorder. Emotional eating, binge eating, restriction, picky eating - we will walk along side you or your child and help you find calm with food again while understanding the science of nutrition.
All the dietitians hold additional certifications in eating disorder care as well as sports nutrition.
We're here to help you find the fun in food again. We firmly believe that all of us can find joy in food - whether you are navigating a new diagnosis, struggling with disordered eating, or working on recovery from an eating disorder. Emotional eating, binge eating, restriction, picky eating - we will walk along side you or your child and help you find calm with food again while understanding the science of nutrition.
(847) 278-9748 View (847) 278-9748

More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby

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Alisha Macas
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN
Northfield, IL 60093
Hi! I'm Alisha, a registered dietitian with a passion for helping people form a healthy relationship with food and their body. Whether you're aiming to fuel for a marathon, navigating disordered eating or have health related goals in mind, I'm here to guide you to lasting, positive change. As a foodie at heart, I believe nourishing your body should be delicious and fun! I love getting creative with food, and finding new ways to make healthy meals taste as good as they make you feel.
Hi! I'm Alisha, a registered dietitian with a passion for helping people form a healthy relationship with food and their body. Whether you're aiming to fuel for a marathon, navigating disordered eating or have health related goals in mind, I'm here to guide you to lasting, positive change. As a foodie at heart, I believe nourishing your body should be delicious and fun! I love getting creative with food, and finding new ways to make healthy meals taste as good as they make you feel.
(331) 296-0758 View (331) 296-0758
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Eric Meredith
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDCES
Online Only
At Tribe Nutrition, we believe health is a human right, and everyone deserves affordable, science-based, and culturally responsive nutrition care from a credentialed expert. We recognize that cultural influences play a crucial role in dietary habits, and we embrace and integrate these unique aspects into personalized nutrition care plans.
At Tribe Nutrition, we believe health is a human right, and everyone deserves affordable, science-based, and culturally responsive nutrition care from a credentialed expert. We recognize that cultural influences play a crucial role in dietary habits, and we embrace and integrate these unique aspects into personalized nutrition care plans.
(872) 710-9762 View (872) 710-9762
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Steve Ziganto
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Woodridge, IL 60517
At our first session, the average person tells me "I know what I need to do, I just wish I had the willpower to do it." Many rely on sheer willpower to accomplish their goals instead of learning how to make nutrition a simple and enjoyable process. Nutrition is not supposed to be this hard or guilt-inducing. It should primarily mold around your general life and preferences, not the other way around. My main approach to accomplish this is to build a basic understanding on why your old habits do not work, and why these new habits will work.
At our first session, the average person tells me "I know what I need to do, I just wish I had the willpower to do it." Many rely on sheer willpower to accomplish their goals instead of learning how to make nutrition a simple and enjoyable process. Nutrition is not supposed to be this hard or guilt-inducing. It should primarily mold around your general life and preferences, not the other way around. My main approach to accomplish this is to build a basic understanding on why your old habits do not work, and why these new habits will work.
(708) 840-8701 View (708) 840-8701
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Ashley McTaggart
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
Formerly Ashley Evans. I am a Registered Dietitian and an alumna of Northern Illinois University. With over seven years of experience in the eating disorder field, I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals in their recovery journey. I began my nutrition career at a residential eating disorder facility in downtown Chicago and later expanded my expertise through roles in Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care. My nutrition philosophy emphasizes building a healthy and positive relationship with food, integrating mental, emotional, physical, and social health.
Formerly Ashley Evans. I am a Registered Dietitian and an alumna of Northern Illinois University. With over seven years of experience in the eating disorder field, I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals in their recovery journey. I began my nutrition career at a residential eating disorder facility in downtown Chicago and later expanded my expertise through roles in Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care. My nutrition philosophy emphasizes building a healthy and positive relationship with food, integrating mental, emotional, physical, and social health.
(773) 372-0099 View (773) 372-0099
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Judy E. Manisco
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Chicago, IL 60611
Awarded BEST Effective Weight Loss and Nutrition Plans in Chicago. A Wholistic, Integrated, Functional Medicine approach, along with over twenty- five years of experience. My unique approach has helped people achieve 125 pound weight loss (single person), reverse diabetes, gain energy, clearer thinking, achieve personal and professional success, Customized Eating Plans for your specific needs and lifestyle along with continuous Nutrition Education. I look forward to sharing my "JEM Bites" with you. Please leave a Voice Message if calling. Feel free to view my website to learn more about me.
Awarded BEST Effective Weight Loss and Nutrition Plans in Chicago. A Wholistic, Integrated, Functional Medicine approach, along with over twenty- five years of experience. My unique approach has helped people achieve 125 pound weight loss (single person), reverse diabetes, gain energy, clearer thinking, achieve personal and professional success, Customized Eating Plans for your specific needs and lifestyle along with continuous Nutrition Education. I look forward to sharing my "JEM Bites" with you. Please leave a Voice Message if calling. Feel free to view my website to learn more about me.
(708) 512-7172 View (708) 512-7172
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Nutrition To Perform
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN/LDN, CSSD
Online Only
Dana’s individualized approach focuses on educating athletes about the importance of nutrition for maximizing success in their sport, while establishing healthy behaviors to benefit them long after their athletic careers.
Dana’s individualized approach focuses on educating athletes about the importance of nutrition for maximizing success in their sport, while establishing healthy behaviors to benefit them long after their athletic careers.
(630) 365-7468 View (630) 365-7468
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Dawn White
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CEDS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
For over twenty years, I have worked in helping people find healing and health through nutrition education and counseling. With experience in areas including family nutrition, eating disorders, medical nutrition therapy, and more I utilize a person centered, non-diet approach to understand values, goals, and challenges in navigating nutrition. Insurance and self-pay options are available. In-person and virtual appointments available in Illinois as well as virtual in the states of Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, Arkansas, Kentucky, and California. Faith based nutrition counseling available upon request.
For over twenty years, I have worked in helping people find healing and health through nutrition education and counseling. With experience in areas including family nutrition, eating disorders, medical nutrition therapy, and more I utilize a person centered, non-diet approach to understand values, goals, and challenges in navigating nutrition. Insurance and self-pay options are available. In-person and virtual appointments available in Illinois as well as virtual in the states of Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, Arkansas, Kentucky, and California. Faith based nutrition counseling available upon request.
(708) 787-8179 View (708) 787-8179
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Amarissa Handy
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CDCES
Online Only
With my continuing history as a power athlete, I also have a passion for sports nutrition as well as general heart and gut health.
I offer a non-diet, whole-person approach focused on nutritional but also overall lifestyle balance to achieve sustainable dietary patterns that help with any condition or training schedule. I aim to be a partner in your care and develop the right, sustainable, plan for YOU and your goals, whatever they may be.
With my continuing history as a power athlete, I also have a passion for sports nutrition as well as general heart and gut health.
I offer a non-diet, whole-person approach focused on nutritional but also overall lifestyle balance to achieve sustainable dietary patterns that help with any condition or training schedule. I aim to be a partner in your care and develop the right, sustainable, plan for YOU and your goals, whatever they may be.
(520) 527-7988 View (520) 527-7988
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Kelly Minarick
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MBA, RD, LDN
Online Only
Specialties include women’s health, performance nutrition, weight management, customized macros, GLP-1 support, sports nutrition, disordered eating, intuitive eating, and ADHD support.
My ideal client feels stuck between wanting to improve their body composition and not wanting to fall back into restrictive, all-or-nothing patterns. They may have a history of dieting or disordered eating, struggle with consistency, and feel frustrated that what “should” work isn’t working. They want a realistic, sustainable approach that supports their metabolism, strength, and long-term health without extremes, rigid rules, or sacrificing their relationship with food.
Specialties include women’s health, performance nutrition, weight management, customized macros, GLP-1 support, sports nutrition, disordered eating, intuitive eating, and ADHD support.
My ideal client feels stuck between wanting to improve their body composition and not wanting to fall back into restrictive, all-or-nothing patterns. They may have a history of dieting or disordered eating, struggle with consistency, and feel frustrated that what “should” work isn’t working. They want a realistic, sustainable approach that supports their metabolism, strength, and long-term health without extremes, rigid rules, or sacrificing their relationship with food.
(773) 831-4114 View (773) 831-4114
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Kate Davis
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN, CSSD
Naperville, IL 60540
[More info at www.RDKate.com.] I am a board-certified sports nutritionist/dietitian who teaches athletes how to improve sport performance and overall health with food. Advice is individualized based on gender, age, sport, position, season of training, lifestyle and goals. Learn what to eat, when to eat it and when to supplement. Training days - Competition day - Every day. (NO supplements sold in-office).
[More info at www.RDKate.com.] I am a board-certified sports nutritionist/dietitian who teaches athletes how to improve sport performance and overall health with food. Advice is individualized based on gender, age, sport, position, season of training, lifestyle and goals. Learn what to eat, when to eat it and when to supplement. Training days - Competition day - Every day. (NO supplements sold in-office).
(989) 607-4174 View (989) 607-4174
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Jill Merkel
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSSD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in disordered eating, Intuitive Eating, and sports nutrition.
My nutrition coaching incorporates Intuitive Eating principles and focuses on health-promoting behaviors. I typically ask a lot of questions, offer support and encouragement, provide facts and so much more. One way to think about it is therapy focused on food, nutrition, and body.
I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in disordered eating, Intuitive Eating, and sports nutrition.
My nutrition coaching incorporates Intuitive Eating principles and focuses on health-promoting behaviors. I typically ask a lot of questions, offer support and encouragement, provide facts and so much more. One way to think about it is therapy focused on food, nutrition, and body.
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Alexa Morello
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MS, LDN
Online Only
My ideal clients are individuals seeking support for women’s health, gut health, metabolic wellness, and long-term health. They often feel frustrated by ongoing symptoms, inconsistent results, or advice that doesn’t fit their lifestyle. I take a whole-person approach, looking at nutrition, habits, stress, and routines to understand the root of concerns. Together, we build personalized, realistic strategies that support symptom relief and long-term wellness, helping clients feel confident, supported, and consistent in their health journey.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking support for women’s health, gut health, metabolic wellness, and long-term health. They often feel frustrated by ongoing symptoms, inconsistent results, or advice that doesn’t fit their lifestyle. I take a whole-person approach, looking at nutrition, habits, stress, and routines to understand the root of concerns. Together, we build personalized, realistic strategies that support symptom relief and long-term wellness, helping clients feel confident, supported, and consistent in their health journey.
(708) 991-5413 View (708) 991-5413
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Kristina Stravinskaite
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Kristina (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who has dedicated her life to helping individuals who are healing their relationship with food and body. Her expertise expands to helping individuals recovering from eating disorders, disordered eating, chronic dieting and co-occurring mood disorders. Kristina believes in weight inclusive care, anti-diet approach and Health at Every Size. Kristina strives to create a safe environment for growth and healing by utilizing trauma informed principles. Kristina approaches health from emotional, physical, and mental well being.
Kristina (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who has dedicated her life to helping individuals who are healing their relationship with food and body. Her expertise expands to helping individuals recovering from eating disorders, disordered eating, chronic dieting and co-occurring mood disorders. Kristina believes in weight inclusive care, anti-diet approach and Health at Every Size. Kristina strives to create a safe environment for growth and healing by utilizing trauma informed principles. Kristina approaches health from emotional, physical, and mental well being.
(224) 432-6416 View (224) 432-6416
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Kristin Paver
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60616
As a dedicated and compassionate dietitian, Kristin specializes in helping her clients achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes. With a deep understanding that each individual’s dietary needs are unique, she tailors her approach to suit her client’s specific lifestyle, health conditions and goals. Kristin focuses on promoting intuitive eating and fostering a positive relationship with food, helping her clients to listen to their body’s cues and develop a more balanced and mindful approach to eating.
As a dedicated and compassionate dietitian, Kristin specializes in helping her clients achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes. With a deep understanding that each individual’s dietary needs are unique, she tailors her approach to suit her client’s specific lifestyle, health conditions and goals. Kristin focuses on promoting intuitive eating and fostering a positive relationship with food, helping her clients to listen to their body’s cues and develop a more balanced and mindful approach to eating.
(205) 880-1640 View (205) 880-1640
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Ashley Comparin
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, LDN, CNS
Online Only
Because of my own personal health journey, I empathize with people who feel trapped and worried that their health challenges have become the new normal. I support my clients and make their voices heard in order to tackle the health challenge head-on.
Because of my own personal health journey, I empathize with people who feel trapped and worried that their health challenges have become the new normal. I support my clients and make their voices heard in order to tackle the health challenge head-on.
(302) 202-5289 View (302) 202-5289
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Alec Moore
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help adolescents, adults, and families move beyond confusion and finally see progress with their health and nutrition. As owner of Nutrition Collaborative, I specialize in sports performance fueling, weight management, digestive support, and sustainable lifestyle change. As a male Registered Dietitian, I bring a practical, performance-focused perspective that resonates with many clients seeking structured guidance. Clients receive individualized strategy, education, and accountability to build confidence, improve energy, and create lasting results without guesswork or extremes.
I help adolescents, adults, and families move beyond confusion and finally see progress with their health and nutrition. As owner of Nutrition Collaborative, I specialize in sports performance fueling, weight management, digestive support, and sustainable lifestyle change. As a male Registered Dietitian, I bring a practical, performance-focused perspective that resonates with many clients seeking structured guidance. Clients receive individualized strategy, education, and accountability to build confidence, improve energy, and create lasting results without guesswork or extremes.
(469) 809-4761 View (469) 809-4761
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Laurie Schubert
Nutritionist/Dietitian, PhD, RD, CSSD
Naperville, IL 60563
Nutrition HeartBeat focuses on athletes and sports nutrition.
I SOLVE ATHLETE PROBLEMS. I work with athletes of every age and ability, helping them improve performance through sport-specific nutrition. Doing an Ironman? Making weight for an MMA fight? Need that DI scholarship? Have cramping issues, GI problems, hate your body, just tore your ACL or are paralyzed by all the conflicting diet ads? Do you run out of energy during workouts? Are you a masters athlete with medical issues and multiple meds? Maybe you're a parent and your kid wants to make the varsity team by using a sketchy supplement. Or you're a coach and just don't know what to say when your athletes get dehydrated. I CAN HELP!
Nutrition HeartBeat focuses on athletes and sports nutrition.
I SOLVE ATHLETE PROBLEMS. I work with athletes of every age and ability, helping them improve performance through sport-specific nutrition. Doing an Ironman? Making weight for an MMA fight? Need that DI scholarship? Have cramping issues, GI problems, hate your body, just tore your ACL or are paralyzed by all the conflicting diet ads? Do you run out of energy during workouts? Are you a masters athlete with medical issues and multiple meds? Maybe you're a parent and your kid wants to make the varsity team by using a sketchy supplement. Or you're a coach and just don't know what to say when your athletes get dehydrated. I CAN HELP!
(331) 215-9718 View (331) 215-9718
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Jenny Antony
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Jenny is a registered dietitian who has helped people manage their nutrition and weight through some of the most critical times of their lives. She has worked with conditions including weight loss, pregnancy, postpartum, poor weight gain, feeding difficulties, gastrointestinal disease, congenital heart disease, transplant, and inborn errors of metabolism. She loves working with children and adults alike and believes there is something to learn from every client she meets. Jenny strives to be a good listener and understand her clients' goals and struggles.
Jenny is a registered dietitian who has helped people manage their nutrition and weight through some of the most critical times of their lives. She has worked with conditions including weight loss, pregnancy, postpartum, poor weight gain, feeding difficulties, gastrointestinal disease, congenital heart disease, transplant, and inborn errors of metabolism. She loves working with children and adults alike and believes there is something to learn from every client she meets. Jenny strives to be a good listener and understand her clients' goals and struggles.
(904) 595-9730 View (904) 595-9730
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Jenna Brown
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSSD
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Jenna is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics. She focuses on fueling for exercise/athletic performance, health, and weight management. She utilizes a food first approach and recommends supplements as needed to fill in micronutrient gaps. She builds individualized nutrition plans for weight management, and body composition changes. She provides a judgement free zone where you can feel comfortable to share your goals, current dietary practices, and exercise regimen. Jenna believes there are no healthy and unhealthy, good or bad foods, rather every day foods and every now and then foods.
Jenna is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics. She focuses on fueling for exercise/athletic performance, health, and weight management. She utilizes a food first approach and recommends supplements as needed to fill in micronutrient gaps. She builds individualized nutrition plans for weight management, and body composition changes. She provides a judgement free zone where you can feel comfortable to share your goals, current dietary practices, and exercise regimen. Jenna believes there are no healthy and unhealthy, good or bad foods, rather every day foods and every now and then foods.
(351) 208-1409 View (351) 208-1409
Sports Nutrition Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is sports nutrition?
Sports nutrition refers to the strategic approach athletes use to optimize their dietary intake for performance. While the term often highlights the nutrition consumed immediately before, during, or after an athletic event—such as drinking an electrolyte beverage during a marathon—it also encompasses an athlete's everyday eating habits that support their performance. Sports nutrition also often encompasses an athlete's hydration strategy and/or any dietary supplements they may take on a regular basis.

Does insurance cover sports nutrition sessions?
In general, most insurances will not cover sports nutrition sessions. This is because many insurances require that the client receives a referral from a primary care physician and/or meets specific diagnostic criteria to cover a dietitian session. Since many athletes seeking nutrition counseling are looking to improve performance, as opposed to treating an underlying medical condition, the requirements put forth by insurance companies for coverage are often not met in the case of sports nutrition sessions. That said, some clients may be eligible for insurance coverage if they have a specific medical concern that also impacts their sports nutrition, such as an eating disorder or diabetes.

What happens in a sports nutrition session?
Nutrition professionals specializing in sports nutrition have expertise in the unique dietary requirements of athletes, such as the increased need for carbohydrates to fuel training sessions. They can recommend targeted nutrition strategies to support athletic performance and help develop personalized nutrition plans, whether for specific athletic events or general nutritional needs. They might also suggest specific recipes or meal plans that align with the athlete's dietary requirements. Additionally, dietitians often have athletes maintain a nutrition diary, which they review to ensure the athletes are meeting their caloric and nutritional goals.

Do athletes see dietitians?
While athletes may decide to see a dietitian for a variety of reasons, seeing a dietitian may be particularly helpful for young athletes who are new to navigating performance nutrition, as well as for high-performance or professional athletes who are looking for ways to maximize their performance. Additionally, athletes with specific dietary constraints or those following specific diets, such as veganism, often work with dietitians to ensure they receive all necessary nutrients. Athletes typically seek counseling from dietitians who specialize in sports nutrition, and often those with expertise in their specific sport. This specialization allows the dietitian to tailor dietary recommendations to support the athlete’s specific type of sport, whether it involves endurance, sprinting, or other activities.