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Hi I’m Jackie
I built a strong foundation in performance before becoming a sports dietitian and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). I spent years singing, dancing, playing instruments, and competing in sports, thriving in high-pressure environments where stamina, endurance, and focus were everything. I performed at Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center, pushing my body to its limits while surviving on whatever snacks I could grab between rehearsals and workouts.
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), I help athletes, performers, and active individuals eat smarter, recover faster, and perform stronger without restrictive diets or food guilt.
Spoiler Alert:
Coffee and protein bars aren’t a meal plan.That’s when I fell in love with holistic nutrition. I realized that food is fuel, and knowing how to eat for performance, recovery, and energy is just as essential as training. But here’s the kicker—so many athletes and performers struggle with nutrition, bouncing between fad diets, energy crashes, and food guilt. I knew there had to be a better way.
So, I made it my mission to help people feel smarter, stronger, and perform better without stress, confusion, or restrictions.
From Fueling Myself to Fueling Athletes
I took my passion for performance nutrition and turned it into a career. My journey started at the University of Delaware, where I spent three years supporting student-athletes. Then, I stepped up as the first-ever Head Sports Dietitian at Temple University, where I now oversee nutrition for 18 Division 1 teams, including:
Basketball
Because fast breaks require fast fuel.
Gymnastics
Where precision, strength, and endurance all need the right game plan.
Football
Because muscle recovery isn't just about ice baths
I work daily with athletes, dancers, and performers to fuel their bodies, recover faster, and build lifelong habits—not just quick fixes. My job isn’t to hand out generic meal plans. It’s to help people figure out how to eat for their goals in a way that fits their lifestyle.
No Fad Diets. No Confusion.
Just Science & Strategy.
Nutrition doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I don’t believe in crazy food rules, strict meal plans, or “never eat this” nonsense. Instead, I focus on practical, science-backed strategies that work in real life. That means:
Performance Nutrition
Fueling athletes and performers for peak strength, endurance, and recovery
Individualized Nutrition Coaching
Custom strategies that fit YOUR goals and schedule
Medical Nutrition
Support for injury recovery, chronic conditions, and overall wellness
Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating Recovery
Helping you ditch food guilt and build a healthy relationship with nutrition
Nourish Your Future
Without The Food Stress
Nutrition is not about counting every calorie or following rigid food rules. It is about fueling your body in a way that works for you. Performance, recovery, and overall health should not feel like a guessing game or a part-time job.
If you are tired of stressing over what to eat, running out of energy at the worst times, or feeling overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, it is time to cut through the noise. Whether you are a competitive athlete, a dedicated performer, or want to eat better without overthinking it, I can help you fuel smarter, recover faster, and feel stronger without confusion.
