My Practice

Since starting my private practice in 1992, I have developed a number of diverse areas of specialization for athletic performance and health conditions, and often combine the two.

One of my passions is working with athletes of any level. I work with professional athletes, age-group competitors, high school and collegiate athletes, and have worked with Olympic athletes. I myself have participated in endurance sports and have completed nine Ironman 70.3 events.

Additionally, I am also passionate about supporting individuals with diverse health concerns, specializing in women’s health, the eating disorder spectrum, gastrointestinal disorders, and autoimmune conditions. I also incorporate MRT food sensitivity testing and Spectracell micronutrient testing, as well as other lab work to address and manage many of these issues effectively.

When I started my private practice in 1992 I wanted to collaborate with motivated individuals who care about their health and performance by providing comprehensive, high-level nutrition services. My goal has always been to make a positive impact by preventing disease, improving health conditions, and enhancing athletic performance with food strategies and appropriate supplementation.

Background, Experience, and Credentials

With over 35 years of experience, I am an expert Dietitian/Nutritionist in translating evidence-based nutrition principles for special population groups. This is done through the creation of personalized nutrition plans, education program development, impacting all channels of sport team structures, presentations and seminars, menu development, and book and magazine writing.   I am a nationally recognized sports dietitian/nutritionist and experienced integrative and functional dietitian with a strong clinical background. Often I combine my expertise of clinical nutrition and sports nutrition to help athletes manage health concerns and improve their athletic performance.

Sports Nutrition Background and Credentials

While I regularly work with athletes competing at all levels and in any sport, my clients appreciate knowing that I have extensive sports nutrition experience working with top-level athletes. Leading to the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, I was a member of the Performance Enhancement Team for USA Triathlon, USA Cycling (Women’s Road Team), and Synchro Swimming USA.  Additionally I worked with Team Type 1- a men’s professional cycling team, the Timex Multisport Team, the Chicago Fire Soccer Team First Team and Academy, the Saturn Cycling Team, and the Volvo-Cannondale Mountain Bike Team.  Also, I was a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Ironman, for the nutrition module for the IM Coaching certification.

Many current clients include beginner to elite runners, triathletes, cyclists, and swimmers, as well as team sports athletes competing at the high school, collegiate, and age-grouper level.  For several years, I served on the Medical Advisory Board of the Chicago Area Runners Association.

Books and Print

The 4th edition of Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes (Agate Publishing) is available from February 4th 2025. My articles have appeared in print and online, for a number of publications. Publications include: VeloNews, Inside Triathlon, Outside, Oxygen, Men’s Journal, Her Sports, Women’s Sports and Fitness, eatright.org, and kideatright.org. Quoted in print: New York Times, Chicago Tribune, US News and World Report, Men’s Health, Runner’s World, Triathlete, Running Times, Competitor, Bicycling, Oxygen, and ABC Channel News and have appeared on CLTV, Fox TV, and the WGN, ABC, and CBS news.

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