Sports Performance Nutritionists and Dietitians in Charlottesville, VA

Are you tired of spending the last 10, 20, or even 30 years frustrated with dieting? Have you tried every diet, only to feel more confused and defeated with food? Do you struggle with losing and re-gaining the same unwanted weight? Do you have increased anxiety and stress around food after dieting?
Are you tired of spending the last 10, 20, or even 30 years frustrated with dieting? Have you tried every diet, only to feel more confused and defeated with food? Do you struggle with losing and re-gaining the same unwanted weight? Do you have increased anxiety and stress around food after dieting?

Julie Knopp (she/her) is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant (CEDS-C) who warmly supports individuals facing eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image struggles. I offer expert nutrition counseling focused on balance, flexibility, and recovery. I use specialized nutrition strategies for adults, teens, and families to support full recovery and lasting freedom—all while you stay home, connected, and engaged in the life where recovery truly belongs. Together, we’ll rebuild your relationship with food and health in a supportive, empowering way.
Julie Knopp (she/her) is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant (CEDS-C) who warmly supports individuals facing eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image struggles. I offer expert nutrition counseling focused on balance, flexibility, and recovery. I use specialized nutrition strategies for adults, teens, and families to support full recovery and lasting freedom—all while you stay home, connected, and engaged in the life where recovery truly belongs. Together, we’ll rebuild your relationship with food and health in a supportive, empowering way.

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.
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.
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Weight loss, fatigue, high cholesterol, cancer and more! - My 30-plus yrs of clinical experience allows me to expertly provide holistic care for all manner of health issues. Advanced blood and other forms of testing is available as Zoom, Phone & Facetime consultations. My BloodDetective approach compares you results and concerns to "health people" and not merely "average" like regular drs do; hidden causes and solutions are often uncovered allowing exacting nutritional suggestions. As a dietitian, dc, nutritional specialist, masters degree in nutrition, sports nutritionist with two board certifications I am qualified to help!
Weight loss, fatigue, high cholesterol, cancer and more! - My 30-plus yrs of clinical experience allows me to expertly provide holistic care for all manner of health issues. Advanced blood and other forms of testing is available as Zoom, Phone & Facetime consultations. My BloodDetective approach compares you results and concerns to "health people" and not merely "average" like regular drs do; hidden causes and solutions are often uncovered allowing exacting nutritional suggestions. As a dietitian, dc, nutritional specialist, masters degree in nutrition, sports nutritionist with two board certifications I am qualified to help!

Cynthia Libby is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist dedicated to helping individuals repair their relationships with food, body image, and movement. With years of experience treating adolescents and adults, Cynthia specializes in addressing disordered eating, body image issues, and co-occurring mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. Her compassionate, client-centered approach fosters a healing environment where individuals can explore and redefine their relationship with food, away from the influence of diet culture.
Cynthia Libby is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist dedicated to helping individuals repair their relationships with food, body image, and movement. With years of experience treating adolescents and adults, Cynthia specializes in addressing disordered eating, body image issues, and co-occurring mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. Her compassionate, client-centered approach fosters a healing environment where individuals can explore and redefine their relationship with food, away from the influence of diet culture.

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 25 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 with a board certification in Sports Nutrition. I presently see clients via a virtual telehealth platform, Healthie. I have over 25 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.

Food shouldn’t feel like a constant battle, but you might find yourself stuck in cycles of guilt, frustration, or second-guessing every bite. If nutrition feels overwhelming, it’s not your fault—there’s too much conflicting advice out there. Letting go of strict diets can help you improve your relationship with food and make peace with your body. Eating well should feel natural, flexible, and sustainable. That’s what I help my clients discover every day.
Food shouldn’t feel like a constant battle, but you might find yourself stuck in cycles of guilt, frustration, or second-guessing every bite. If nutrition feels overwhelming, it’s not your fault—there’s too much conflicting advice out there. Letting go of strict diets can help you improve your relationship with food and make peace with your body. Eating well should feel natural, flexible, and sustainable. That’s what I help my clients discover every day.

I’m a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorder recovery, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, and OSFED. My approach is warm, inclusive, and rooted in helping you rebuild trust with food and your body—without shame or diet culture. Whether you're just beginning recovery or returning to it, I offer compassionate support to help you create a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with food.
I’m a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorder recovery, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, and OSFED. My approach is warm, inclusive, and rooted in helping you rebuild trust with food and your body—without shame or diet culture. Whether you're just beginning recovery or returning to it, I offer compassionate support to help you create a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with food.

I am a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping clients achieve their health goals through a personalized lifestyle approach using intuitive eating practices. Rather than focusing solely on weight, I help patients to focus on their current lifestyle and set reasonable goals towards achieving a better relationship with food and their body. Food has a complex relationship with many other components of our lives including sleep, physical activity, hydration and emotions. We will work through all of these items by setting individualized, achievable goals.
I am a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping clients achieve their health goals through a personalized lifestyle approach using intuitive eating practices. Rather than focusing solely on weight, I help patients to focus on their current lifestyle and set reasonable goals towards achieving a better relationship with food and their body. Food has a complex relationship with many other components of our lives including sleep, physical activity, hydration and emotions. We will work through all of these items by setting individualized, achievable goals.

Clients who come to me ready to tackle big goals, share their successes and failures openly and honestly, and make an effort every day to improve themselves end up making the most progress because they allow me really identify where they need to make changes. When we are both on the same page, magic happens.
Clients who come to me ready to tackle big goals, share their successes and failures openly and honestly, and make an effort every day to improve themselves end up making the most progress because they allow me really identify where they need to make changes. When we are both on the same page, magic happens.

Have you had trouble following any meal plan? I look forward to help you to understand what is happening in your body when you have chronic diseases. At the first appointment, I will review your medical and diet history. After that, I will explain how medical nutrition therapy works to treat your problem. I will help you to focus on lifestyle modifications to achieve your goal. Any diet you follow, the adherence is the key for success. At the end of each session, I will help you to set the goal.
Have you had trouble following any meal plan? I look forward to help you to understand what is happening in your body when you have chronic diseases. At the first appointment, I will review your medical and diet history. After that, I will explain how medical nutrition therapy works to treat your problem. I will help you to focus on lifestyle modifications to achieve your goal. Any diet you follow, the adherence is the key for success. At the end of each session, I will help you to set the goal.

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 or to someone you love. My role is to help educate, guide, coach, 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 deep connection to my work and the clients I serve. Major Areas of Specialization: Pediatric Nutrition, Clinical Adult Nutrition, Weight Management, Eating Disorders, Food Allergies, High Cholesterol.
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 or to someone you love. My role is to help educate, guide, coach, 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 deep connection to my work and the clients I serve. Major Areas of Specialization: Pediatric Nutrition, Clinical Adult Nutrition, Weight Management, Eating Disorders, Food Allergies, High Cholesterol.