Credentials:

Metabolic Mentor Certified Health Coach

NPC Bikini Competitor

7 years with Nutrition Dynamic

Specialization(s):

Bio:

My story started like the majority of our clients. As a former ballerina, theatre company dancer and backup dancer, fitness was always a huge part of my life. In my mid/late 20’s, I had become unhealthy and complacent in my lifestyle choices. After stalling out in my journey, I met Vince and the rest is history! I went on to compete in 4 NPC Bodybuilding competitions, study under the original Metabolic Mentor program directly with Vince Pitstick, and help nurture Nutrition Dynamic to the company you see today. It is extremely fulfilling to guide people daily into a program that will truly change their lives. Being able to give support, knowledge and success to people struggling to find answers in an industry that I’ve always loved, gives me joy. 

Guide Schedule:

Monday: 11am - 5pm EST

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am - 5pm EST

Kristen is a passionate and enthusiastic Registered and Licensed Dietitian, YA Registered Yoga Teacher, ACE Personal Trainer, and Health Coach. Kristen has completed her BS in Nutrition + Dietetics and Exercise + Health Promotion at Virginia Tech University. She completed her dietetic internship at Ingalls Hospital, Chicago IL.

Kristen has worked as the personal Dietitian, for Joe Cross from the hit film Fat Sick and Nearly Dead, as well as worked for hundreds of individuals over the past 5 years as a Dietitian working as the lead RD for Tri-Health’s non-surgical weight management program, Kenwood Womens Center for outpatient nutrition, as well as lifestyle and nutrition under her private practice Kristen DeAngelis Wellness, LLC.Kristen has completed 2, 200 Hr yoga teacher trainings in both Seattle, WA (Iyengar), and Rishikesh, India (Vinyasa/Hatha), Yin/Meditation (Cincinnati, OH), and various intensive trainings under the ashtanga practice throughout the world.

Kristen is now located in Chicago, IL where she continues to teach yoga, provide nutrition consulting for various virtual and local groups, and of course serve as a passionate Health Coach for Nutrition Dynamic.

Kristen is originally from Boston, MA and loves being with family, friends, traveling, running, skiing, meeting new people and having engaging conversations. Her contagious energy and inviting personality allows you to connect deeper to achieve lasting changes for your health. Kristen’s mission is to have a meaningful impact on the health, happiness and vitality of peoples lives using food and lifestyle as medicine.

Years of Experience: 5 years

Credentials:

• BS in Applied Health Science / Pre-ed from Wheaton College
• Dietetic Program in Dietetics from Simmons College
• MS in Clinical Nutrition from Tufts University
• MS in Nutrition Interventions, Communications, and Behavior Change from Tufts University
• RD
• ACE CPT

Specialization(s): Genetics (DNA), gut health, hormones, autoimmune conditions, Hashimoto’s, thyroid, skin and acne

Bio: Cassandra Becker, MS, RDN, LDN, cPT is a Registered Dietitian, Personal Trainer and Nutrition Communication Specialist located in Charlotte, NC. Her specialties include both individual and corporate wellness. She has experience counseling clients one-on-one in hospitals, gyms, workplace, and now virtual settings and has also led multiple weight management and healthy eating programs. Cassandra’s interest in integrative and functional nutrition started when she developed food allergies from a trip to Haiti. She received care from a functional practitioner who was able to find parasites using comprehensive stool tests and treat them using a combination of therapeutic diet, supplements, botanicals, and lifestyle changes. She discovered the importance of good gut health and that treating the underlying root cause of disease is more effective than only treating the symptoms. She also experienced first-hand the power of lifestyle interventions focusing on stress management, optimizing nutrition, good sleep hygiene, and physical activity. Cassandra grew up in Andover, Massachusetts and now reside in Denver Colorado. She enjoys  Barre classes and skiing, practicing harp and opera, cooking up tasty and nutritious concoctions in the kitchen (including presentation – e.g. cutting rosebuds out of strawberries), and meeting with friends over a steamy cup of tea or thrift store adventure. As a side note, she loves to travel and have visited eight countries, which has given her a new perspective on health and nutrition

My Ideal Client: Due to my expertise and client volume load, I am unable to take clients that require a lot of hand holding outside of sessions. I work best with clients that are highly motivated, able to follow directions, eager to learn and ready to make lifestyle changes to achieve their goals. My style is to teach while we work – my motto is: if you understand it, you are more likely to do it. I provide tough love and not afraid to call clients out on their BS but also have a gentile and kind demeanor.

Fueled by her own health struggles and a deep passion for nutrition education, she has held positions in clinical, community, research, and private practice settings, all centered around teaching people how to live healthy and fulfilling lifestyles by getting to the root causes of their health issues.

Her nutrition communication experience includes working at Balance Your Life, a healthy lifestyle campaign on the Tufts University undergraduate campus aimed to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors. She has also been featured in Tufts Nutrition Magazine, Tufts Nutrition Letter, Self Magazine, and Reader’s Digest, as well as having several scientific publications.

Cassandra holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science from Wheaton College (IL) and a Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics from Simmons College. She completed her dietetics training at Tufts Medical Center and has a Master of Science in Nutrition Communication from the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy.

Personally, Cassandra loves nothing more than cooking great dinners and exploring new foods. She is originally from Boston, MA, but now resides in Colorado. She enjoys Zumba and turbo kick, relaxing poolside, cooking up tasty and nutritious concoctions in the kitchen (including presentation – e.g. cutting rosebuds out of strawberries), and meeting with friends over a steamy cup of tea or thrift store adventure. As a side note, she loves to travel and has visited nine countries, which has given her a new perspective on health and nutrition.

Caroline is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer actively blending her passion for nutrition with her love of bodybuilding.

Depressed, anxious and not comfortable in her own skin, she dove into the world of fitness head on, finding confidence and empowerment through weight lifting. However, Caroline quickly realized true achievement of a “healthy lifestyle” wasn’t found only in the gym.

In true Caroline fashion, she threw herself back into the world of nutrition, looking for answers beyond a pill to address her depression and anxiety. That was the start of Caroline’s belief that food is not only medicine, but also fuel. Fuel for an active, healthy lifestyle.

She finished up her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science & Dietetics from Miami University (OH), completed her dietetic internship with a sports nutrition concentration and then moved on to St. Petersburg, FL where she currently resides doing what she loves: health coaching.

Caroline helps her clients ditch the diets, become strong and confident, and develop habits to support a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. One of her favorite quotes is “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to START to be great.” She motivates and supports her clients to just START, because she realizes how scary, yet rewarding, that first step can be.

In her free time you can find her cooking up a storm, working out, and adventuring with her dog, Jayda.

Years of Experience: 3 years 

Credentials:

• B.S Health Science
• Minor in Psychology
• ISSA - Specialist in Sports Nutrition

Specialization(s): Metabolic resistance, Hypothyroidism, Hormone balance, Cortisol issues, Performance/Athletes.

Bio: love educating others on their personal health and fitness! I enjoy supporting others to find their potential and better themselves in order to succeed in their program. I work best with motivated people who are willing to do what's necessary to achieve their goals. Working together as a team and building a great relationship with my clients is very important to me! I love participating in many forms of fitness - weightlifting, handstands, soccer, wakeboarding, rock climbing! Traveling lights my soul on fire, there is nothing like experiencing new people and places. I have a big family and I'm an aunt to 4 kiddos, so I love spending time with them when I can! Reading is something I've also grown to love to de-stress and continue my education.

My Ideal Client: I work best with men & women who are driven and absolutely ready to make a change with their lifestyle and habits. The more open and honest you are with me, the more i can help you! I love helping clients become more independent and confident with themselves, their nutrition and in the gym! If you’re willing to put in the work long term, you we will accomplish a lot together. 

Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified LEAP Therapist and Health Coach. She completed her BS in Human Biology with an emphasis in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. Stephanie later completed her dietetic internship through Priority Nutrition Care.

Stephanie has spent the last few years working within both a surgical weight management and diabetes program. Through her clinical work and personal struggles with digestive issues and cystic acne, she realized the limitations of conventional medicine on its own. During that time, she was drawn to learn more about the power of functional medicine. She has since dedicated her time to continually learn about the human body so she can help others feel amazing! It is her mission to build connections with clients and empower them to stop just surviving and to start thriving.

Stephanie currently resides in Wisconsin with her husband and fur baby. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog Riley, paddle boarding and cooking for her family.

Years of Experience: 15 years CPT, 6 Years Nutrition and Health Coaching 

Credentials:

• Bachelors in Business Marketing 
• Nutritional Coaching Institute Level 1 and 2 certification
• NCI Hormone and Mindset
• Certified Personal Trainer 
• CF Level 1 Coach

Specialization(s): Thyroid, Gut, Past Eating Disorders, mindset, performance enhancement 

Bio: I Currently Live in Orange County CA.  I have been in the Fitness Industry for the  past 15 years as a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and CrossFit Coach.  I got into the health and Nutrition Space in 2015.  As a Avid Athlete growing up, I never felt like I was educated on how to fuel my body properly. I was a collegiate Track and Cross Country runner as well as a competitive CrossFit athlete for 12 years. I suffered from severe eating disorder for a good part of high school and into college. I was Diagnosed with Hashimotos’s in 2018 and that further pushed me into the functional health coaching realm, to be able to better help myself and others suffering as well.  

 My Ideal Client: I work well with anyone willing to go all in on their health and wellness.  I prefer to work with women that are looking to feel better in their own skin and reclaim their overall health 

Credentials:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Master of Science in Nutrition and Wellness
• Certified Yoga Teacher
• Master Reiki Certification
• Essential Oil Specialist Certification
• Institute of Integrative Nutrition Health

Specialization(s): Gut health/disorder, hormonal issues/PCOS

Bio: I love holistic health and incorporating different elements into my clients wellness plans. I personally enjoy yoga, travel, time with my dogs and being in nature when I am able.  I work best with open minded clients, eager to commit to their health to feel better.  I typically work with females between 30-45yo, but am happy to work with males, as well.

Credentials:

• MSW
• Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
• ACE, AFAA, NASM Certified
• CPT

Specialization(s): Lifestyle & Stress Management, Overtraining, Body Image, Core & Gut Health

Bio:  Keri has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years.  WIth a passion for healthy living, she combined her skills as a clinical social worker with personal and group training, focusing not only on physical wellness, but social, emotional and nutritional health as well.  She lead a go go go lifestyle, teaching multiple group fitness classes per week, running a private business, traveling on weekends as a National Trainer for Les Mills and being a mom.  Like many other women, she pushed her body to the max for far too long.  This resulted in  weight loss resistance, metabolic resistance, severe gut issues, hormone imbalance  and extreme fatigue.  Despite experiencing all these symptoms, she was told that she was “healthy.”  It wasn’t until she found a functional nutrition approach, were her feelings validated and she began the healing process.  It is her mission to help others, like herself,  take control of their own health to live their most balanced, healthiest life.   

My Ideal Client: Someone who is dedicated and willing to make changes to improve their overall health and well being.  

Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Exercise Science
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Specialization(s): Gut, Thyroid & Hormones

Bio: I struggled with thyroid and gut dysfunction for years - to the point where I couldn't eat anything without getting extremely sick, didn't want to leave the house, and I gained about  30lbs despite eating healthy and working out really hard in the gym. Every provider I went to told me there was nothing else they could do to help me and to pretty much figure it out. After being a client of ND, I am 95% symptom-free and I FINALLY have my quality of life back! As a practitioner myself, I know way too many women who also struggle with thyroid and gut dysfunction, leading unwanted weight gain, and they just don't feel good about themselves. I am on a mission to help others who are in the shoes I was once in to get their quality of life back and FEEL good in their own skin again.

My Ideal Client: The individual who is READY to change their lifestyle and put in the work. Who has been dismissed by other providers, knows there’s a better way to get their health back, but needs guidance in order to get there. The client who isn’t afraid of me giving some tough love when it’s needed to get them where they want to be!

Years of Experience: 14

Credentials:

• National Academy of Metabolic Science Level 1
• Resistance Training Specialist Level 1
• Precision Nutrition Level 1
• AFPA Nutrition and Wellness Consultant
• STOTT Advanced Pilates Instructor

Specialization(s): Competition prep

Bio: An IFBB Pro and mom of two sets of twins, Laura started coaching in 2007. At the time, she had just begun her career as a fitness model and fitness competitor when friends and coworkers started asking her for weight loss and nutrition advice. In a desire to give educated guidance, she took her first nutrition course. Over the years, her coaching progressed from weight loss and performance based macros and training to also include functional nutrition and supplementation. This was a result of developing her own hormone and digestion issues from overtraining and over-dieting for competitions and as she saw a need for it with her clients’ struggles as well. 

My Ideal Client: She specializes in helping bikini athletes optimize their competition prep in order to look their best on stage and then transition into post show with long term health in mind. Programming includes training, supplements and nutrition as well as posing, suit selection, and hair and makeup recommendations as stage presentation is a major aspect of the bikini division. She also specializes in helping frustrated moms (she is a mom of 4!) who can’t seem to lose weight no matter what they try to get to the root cause of what's preventing progress. She helps them reach their physical goals to feel more confident in their body and ultimately live a more fulfilled momlife. 

Years of Experience: 2

Credentials:

• Certified Health Coach
• Yoga Teacher
• Reiki 1&2 Practitioner
• Certified EFT Practitioner

Specialization(s): Anxiety & panic attacks, hormone health, gut health

Bio: Lauren is a California girl born-and-raised, who loves being in nature and having deep, meaningful conversations with anyone who has something to say. You can find her at home in Santa Barbara, soaking up the sun at the beach, on her stand-up paddle board, snowboarding, or camping in the mountains with her boyfriend and chocolate lab. She has spent the last decade of her life devoted to holistic healing and learning about different modalities that mix the science of functional medicine and the magic of energy healing. 

My Ideal Client: Someone who is looking to surrender to the process and trust me 100% as their coach. I work well with women of all ages, but also have a knack for getting men to open up to me-- having been a barber for over a decade and working solely with male clients. Someone who is open to new ideas and modalities, learning about the mind/body connection. Who wants to feel empowered into taking control of their own health by starting from the inside-out.

Years of Experience: 6 years

Credentials:

• MS Science
• MS Nutrition & Dietetics
• Registered Dietitian
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Specialization(s):  Gut & Hormones, Acne/ Skin Issues, Anxiety/ Depression, Body Composition Change, Metabolism, and Weight Issues, Liver Disorders, Thyroid Problems, 

Bio: I am a registered dietitian and nutrition professional with over 6 years of experience in the field and I am dedicated to improving clients' health. Client has a past history of bikini competing. I remember being that girl in her early twenties who hated her body, the girl who tried diets to fit in, who felt uncomfortable in her clothes, and had no confidence. But I also remember the girl who cried in the car after continuing to have gut/ hormone issues and seeing multiple doctors. I also remember having anxiety, where doctors would continuously just check my thyroid and say it was fine (would love to see those labs now). I want women to know how it feels to be in control of their bodies. To be that source of hope for those who have been told by their doctor there is nothing they can do. But even more so, I want to be a good example for my family, friends, clients, etc. I want my clients and my kids eventually to never keep saying the phrase, “I'll start Monday”. I want clients to be strong both physically and mentally and in order to do that, I have to set a good example. And what better way to do that then to be a service helping others. I got into this career not because I was smart but wanted to believe in a more natural approach, but also because I was sick.  I am so glad I went through my own healing journey to discover functional medicine. I was forever changed as a patient and want to do the same for my clients. 

My Ideal Client: 

This is for clients who are more intermediate and have an understanding of nutrition and tracking- looking to be more structured and knowledgeable. Anyone from 20-45 years old, who is a professional, has been trying to fix their gut and hormones for months or years previously. I work well with Type A personalities, people who are direct, open, and honest. I want a client who has great energy, is excited to talk with me, trying to find answers to her questions first before coming to me, works hard, and loves to have a good conversation. My ideal client shows motivation greater than the average person, and usually comes from a fitness/ health background. Bonus if they know how to track macros previously and have worked with other coaches.

Credentials:

• Certified Yoga Teacher
• Certified Health Coach
• Certified Life Coach
• Reiki 1 Certified
• Psych-k Certified

Specialization(s):  Mindset, body image, emotional work, trauma, body love, empowerment Bio: Lindsey is originally from just outside of Philadelphia, PA. She’s moved to 7 different states with her husband and two kids Noles(Son, 6) and Fallon(Daughter, 4) for her husband’s job. Lindsey’s been a lover of exercise and has been an athlete her whole life. She played Division I lacrosse in college and studied kinesiology which is what turned her onto and stoked her passion for all things health and wellness. Lindsey loves the way the body works and talking about anatomy especially in a functional movement capacity. She’s the type of coach that’s great at knowing when to call you on your BS and when you need a softer approach. She’s a yoga teacher, takes hip-hop and jiu jitsu classes as well as loves to spend time hiking on the trail with her two labs. Lindsey currently lives in the mountains just outside of Phoenix, AZ.  

My Ideal Client: I love working with burnt out, stressed women and moms. I have a passion for helping them get back on track, and reminding them what they’re capable of when they’re fully nourished. I work best with clients who are coachable, don’t play the victim. I love working with lifestyle clients who are willing and open to truly change EVERYTHING they’re doing so that they can create lasting change. This looks like focusing on the bigger pieces of the puzzle of their lives that have contributed to the symptoms that have manifested in their physical body. Ie: stress, lack of sleep, job, toxic relationship etc. 

Years of Experience: 8 years experience in the fitness industry

Credentials: 

CPT, HC, PCES student - pre/post pregnancy corrective exercise specialist

Specialization(s): pre/postnatal exercise, performance/athletes, lifestyle  

Bio: Mandi is a lover of all things health and fitness. Athlete turned mom, she strives for internal health and feeling good over the 6 pack she used to obsess over. Having babies changed everything as she shifted her focus to being an example for little eyes that are constantly watching. She believes that health in a household starts with mom. If mom isn’t feeling good, the whole house is thrown off, that’s why she started her blog functionalmomma.com to help other moms take charge of their health and their home. You can find Mandi in the nearest health food store reading labels, in her kitchen making cooking and making snacks, or in the gym squeezing in a workout before someone yells, “mommy!”

My Ideal Client: I want clients who really want to make a change and are committed to the process. As I am obtaining my PCES certification, I would love to work with women trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum women (once postpartum, always postpartum. It’s never too late to fix issues associated with pregnancy). As a former nationally qualified NPC competitor I’d also love to work with female athletes.

Years of Experience: 1 year in functional health, 4 years in personal training

Credentials: 

• M.S.
• Certified Personal Trainer

Specialization(s): Metabolic resistance, Gut health, Cortisol Issues, Women that overtrain, 

Bio: I am a nature girl at heart. I love being active- especially outside! Walking and hiking are my favorite and I do love to weight lift a few times a week. Biking and wakeboarding are also hobbies of mine when the weather is nice. Traveling to places where I can be outside and active brings out the absolute best in me. I still dabble in gymnastics moves & stretch/do yoga a lot- I was a gymnast for 14 years. I also love wellness- creating healthy meals to cook, yoga, breathing, journalling. I am a very calm and positive person and work best with those women. 

My Ideal Client: Overcoming severe gut issues & hormonal imbalances for myself in the past, I can relate to these issues and I love working with clients that suffer with those issues as well! I work best with those who have motivation to heal their bodies and get into a balanced lifestyle. I have a passion for taking on women who have over trained and want to slow down to improve their health. I love clients that are friendly and energetic, but feel a little stuck because they feel like they have tried everything!