Combined Work with Personal Activity and Passion Through my years as a sports nutritionist, I have learned how activity impacts the nutritional needs of the body. As a former skier of 40 years, I increased my own knowledge about biomechanics and nutrition requirements by cycling long distances, running road races, rock climbing, hiking mountains, whitewater kayaking, golfing, sailing, and snowshoeing. Today I continue to sea kayak, weight train regularly for over 30 years, beach and trail run, and live the holistic lifestyle I teach including cooking, gardening, and developing recipes. And when time allows I enjoy playing guitar and writing lyrics, which leads me to be excited about working with a specialty niche in my practice that has taken four years to develop; Nutrition for Musicians. Musicians and vocalists, like athletes, have special nutrition needs related to their activity levels, body mechanics, and schedules that may increase energy requirements. Having a background in arts, media, and music prior to becoming a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist, I understand the demands of musicians, their schedules, and the impact it can have on one’s energy level. It is my goal to help musicians obtain their optimal energy level of performance through balanced nutrition. Nutrition for Musician Video series with Ebook is now available under the “shop” tab! What is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist? A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is a trusted authority on a diet who is able to provide accurate, objective nutrition advice by separating the facts from the fads and “trendy diets”.  In addition, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists can translate scientific research and findings into easy, understandable information. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is someone with at least five years of education and training from an accredited college or university in dietetics and nutrition. Training includes a variety of nutrition practices from treating medical illness and metabolic disorders in hospitals, to foodservice management, to culinary practices, to community service, research, and weight control. Registered dietitians specialize in particular areas of expertise, and also participate in continuing education classes to keep current on the latest developments in nutrition. Not all nutritionists are registered dietitians, but all registered dietitians are nutritionists!