Nutrition Education Professionals to Know 2025

Being healthy is FINALLY delicious! And calming. And builds resilience. And helps us manage stress and find balance in all aspects of our lives.As a foodie, I understand the challenges with balancing interesting, fun and amazing meals with whole, real, healthy food. Changing our diets is a process, not something to be overhauled in a day and it doesn't mean life as we know it is over. AND it's only one pillar of health.I help people (individual and corporate audiences) discover the benefits of the six pillars of health: physical (nutrition and movement), mental, social, sleep, stress and spirituality. I offer easy and manageable tricks and techniques through workshops, lunch and learns, coaching and cooking to achieve a healthier life while healing and prevent ailments.My goal is to inspire others through a personalized healthy lifestyle, to Find their Happy.See my websites for more information: --> http://www.happyeatshealthy.com/--> http://www.moniquecostello.com/

As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) at Same Day Supplements, I specialize in providing science-backed, personalized nutrition guidance to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals. With expertise in dietary planning, supplement strategies, and performance nutrition, I work to empower clients with practical tools for lasting results. My approach blends evidence-based knowledge with real-world application, ensuring sustainable habits that support both everyday wellness and peak athletic performance.

Peter Brukner is a specialist sports and exercise physician with a special interest in nutrition. Peter is the founding partner and Chair of the not-for-profit charity SugarByHalf, and the app-based program Defeat Diabetes. Peter is the founding partner of Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne and Professor of Sports Medicine at Latrobe University. A founding Executive Member of the Australasian College of Sports Physicians, he served two terms as President and played a key role in establishing sports medicine as a medical specialty in Australia. Peter is the co-author of the widely used text book Clinical Sports Medicine and has been team physician for professional football clubs as well as national athletics, swimming, soccer and men’s hockey teams including Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Peter was the Socceroos Team Doctor at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science at Liverpool Football Club from 2010-2012 and Australian cricket team doctor form 2012-17.

Dr. Neelofer Basaria is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a robust background in Biochemistry and Public Health Practice. As the founder of a transformative coaching practice rooted in gut health, hormonal balance, and emotional healing, she combines evidence-based research protocols with real-world application to help women achieve lasting well-being beyond short-term fixes. With over a decade of experience in the health and wellness field, Dr. Basaria is a sought-after professional in evidence-based lifestyle medicine, particularly for her ability to translate complex scientific insights into practical, personalized wellness strategies. Her work empowers high-functioning women to overcome chronic symptoms at the root through gut repair, nervous system regulation, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and mindset rewiring rather than simply managing them at the surface level. Her signature program, Beyond Weight Loss, has guided hundreds of women through physical, mental, and emotional breakthroughs. Her expertise spans gut-brain health, emotional wellness, therapeutic nutrition, mindful eating, metabolic resilience, and the science of sustainable habit change, making her a go-to expert for media coverage on topics such as weight loss, aging, emotional wellness, hormones, and gut-mind connection. Dr. Basaria is a trusted contributor to media outlets, and her voice has been featured across podcasts, health panels, and radio. She brings both clinical depth and storytelling clarity to every conversation, offering reporters fresh, research-backed perspectives that resonate with today’s wellness-conscious audience. "People don’t just need more information, they need the right translation and real transformation. That’s where I come in: bridging the gap between research and real-life change." To feature Dr. Basaria or request commentary, please send an email to info@drbasaria.com

Certified nutritionist, Rosa Contreras counsels patients at Oasis Of Hope Hospital through individual sessions and provides them with a healthy, lifelong nutrition plan. In addition, Rosa will provides patients with specific guidelines on how to begin a new heathy lifestyle.

​Lisa Ackerman is a board-certified functional medicine nutritionist and the founder of Well Fed Wellness, where she guides clients towards better health with science-backed, judgment-free coaching. She holds an M.S. in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is completing a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition at Maryland University of Integrative Health. She specializes in gut health, mental health, and metabolic health and loves that a job exists where she can talk about food and nutrition all day long.

In addtion to working at Booth, I spend a great deal of time with my other passion. I do the ordering for our local Health Food Store - Beneficial Foods!!Specialties: Purchasing for Health Food Stores

I am an Ayurvedic Medical practitionar, practicing Ayurveda and female infertility from last 26 years and treated about 7 lakhs patients during this tenure.

As I discovered the power of nutrition and functional medicine to address my own personal health issues, I became inspired to learn the biochemistry behind it all and share what I've learned with those who suffer from chronic health conditions. My specialties and professional interests include: IBS/IBD, autoimmune disease, hormone nutrition, and food sensitivities and intolerances. I take a functional/integrative approach to nutrition which includes advanced GI and food sensitivity testing methods, nutrition counseling, custom meal plans, and supplement therapy as needed.

On the quest to find the best way to forever health& fitnessExercise Physiologist (ESSA), Nutritionist, Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCA), Sports Coach (SMA), Personal Trainer, FitGenes practitioner, Matrix Fitness Australia master trainer

Amy Anderson, RDN, is a registered dietitian and founder of A+ Nutrition, where she helps busy families simplify nutrition through realistic meal planning. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she believes in providing evidenced-based and practical nutrition recommendations!

Missy Chase Lapine is a renowned NYT bestselling author, Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, and Harvard Medical School trained culinary health coach, and former lawyer. She offers practical solutions to support high achievers in optimizing mind-body well-being and living a balanced, energized life.As a former lawyer, Missy is intimately familiar with the daily stressors in the legal profession and she specializes in lawyer well-being, conducting workshops and private coaching to top law firms. Missy’s dynamic style is personal and approachable, while offering innovative, sustainable ideas, tips, and suggestions to improve physical and mental health and well-being. Missy is also the founder of The Sneaky Chef seven cookbook series and products. Missy’s unique and creative method of recipe development has earned her the title of Top 20 Most Influential Moms in Food.She lives in NYC and the Hamptons and has a thriving private coaching practice both virtual and in-person.

Whitney Stuart, MS, RDN, CDCES Media Dietitian | Certified Diabetes Educator | Founder of Whitness Nutrition I'm a nationally recognized dietitian and certified diabetes educator focused on simple, sustainable nutrition for optimal health. Through my private practice, Whitness Nutrition, I empower clients to achieve blood sugar bliss using food-as-medicine strategies that are both practical and achievable. * Whitness Nutrition is a 100% virtual practice rooted in education and empowerment, supporting individuals with personalized nutrition interventions that fit real life. As a media dietitian, I've been featured on ABC, NBC, WFAA, Business Insider, and in SHAPE and Real Simple magazines — sharing expert insight on approachable nutrition, metabolic health, and diabetes care. Since 2019, I've been honored as Best Dallas Dietitian, recognized for my relatable, witty, and evidence-based approach. Always open to partnering with better-for-you brands aligned with my mission of real-life wellness as a busy mom. I've worked with hundreds of brands through impactful campaigns, creating content, copy, serving on medical boards, and as a brand ambassador and spokesperson to elevate your message! Let's connect or collaborate! www.whitnessnutrition.com

Deena Goldman, MDN, RDN, LD is a clinically trained registered dietitian nutritionist at Cleveland Clinic, where she specializes in medical nutrition therapy for obesity, chronic illness, and critical care nutrition. She works in both hospital and outpatient settings, with a focus on realistic, sustainable strategies that fit into everyday life. In addition to her clinical work, Deena is a writer for MyObesityTeam, where she translates complex nutrition science into clear, approachable advice for a broader audience. She brings a real-world perspective to topics like obesity, GLP-1s, metabolic health, and the everyday decisions that shape how we eat. Learn more at: https://www.myobesityteam.com/writers/684c922f814cb8bb781c5397

Experienced Coach and ACSM-Certified Personal Trainer with a demonstrated track record of success. Highly skilled in habit management and change, Sarah helps clients achieve their health and wellness goals via practical steps that are sustainable for them as individuals. Whether it’s weight loss solutions, meal planning, cooking lessons, personal training, accountability . . . or all of them . . . when you partner with Sarah, you’re sure to thrive.

I’m a registered clinical dietitian and transformation coach who helps busy professionals lose fat and build muscle through evidence-based nutrition and training. My programs have been featured in Business Insider, GQ, and Esquire, and I’ve coached over 180 clients globally—including high-level executives, founders, and frequent travelers.

Finding a pattern in chaos. This is what I believe will help answer most of the modern world business problems. With the immense data available around us and that being generated every moment, we need to understand it and start putting it to use. I have over 8 years of experience in the field of Media and Research allowing me to master the art of analyzing data and inferring data-driven strategic solutions to drive business objectives. Finding behavioral insights and their real world and digital applications inspire me.