Sports Nutrition Nutritionists and Dietitians in Brainerd, MN
I see clients on a one-to-one basis, as a family unit, or in a group setting. I believe that no two clients are the same and that there is no one size fits all method for nutrition counseling or education. Each session is catered to the individual's needs. I take a functional and integrative approach to how I educate and counsel. I specialize in bariatric nutrition, food intolerances, gut health, diabetes management, disease prevention, etc. I am comfortable and have worked with individuals age 4 to 94. I stand firm that ALL health conditions could be improved with nutrition. I look at the whole body and have a holistic approach.
I see clients on a one-to-one basis, as a family unit, or in a group setting. I believe that no two clients are the same and that there is no one size fits all method for nutrition counseling or education. Each session is catered to the individual's needs. I take a functional and integrative approach to how I educate and counsel. I specialize in bariatric nutrition, food intolerances, gut health, diabetes management, disease prevention, etc. I am comfortable and have worked with individuals age 4 to 94. I stand firm that ALL health conditions could be improved with nutrition. I look at the whole body and have a holistic approach.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
I take a client-focused approach and have experience with nutrition counseling, eating disorders, weight management, women's health and fertility as well as sports nutrition.
My primary experience is with eating disorders/disordered eating. I've worked in several nationally recognized treatment centers in all levels of care from inpatient to outpatient, including a wide variety of ages and diagnoses. I am also a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and am a fertility specialist trained through Early Life Nutrition Alliance.
I take a client-focused approach and have experience with nutrition counseling, eating disorders, weight management, women's health and fertility as well as sports nutrition.
My primary experience is with eating disorders/disordered eating. I've worked in several nationally recognized treatment centers in all levels of care from inpatient to outpatient, including a wide variety of ages and diagnoses. I am also a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and am a fertility specialist trained through Early Life Nutrition Alliance.
Are you ready to reclaim your joy, time, and confidence through nutrition and wellness? Through Intuitive Eating and the Health at Every Size® approach, I am here to support you in your pursuit of well-being without fad diets, restriction, or a focus on your weight. We‘ll define what health means to you and focus on the behaviors and habits that can help you feel your best, while still letting you enjoy all of the foods and activities you love. I practice evidence-based nutrition, but always combine my knowledge with your lived experience so my approach is 100% individualized.
Are you ready to reclaim your joy, time, and confidence through nutrition and wellness? Through Intuitive Eating and the Health at Every Size® approach, I am here to support you in your pursuit of well-being without fad diets, restriction, or a focus on your weight. We‘ll define what health means to you and focus on the behaviors and habits that can help you feel your best, while still letting you enjoy all of the foods and activities you love. I practice evidence-based nutrition, but always combine my knowledge with your lived experience so my approach is 100% individualized.
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.