Women's Sport & Health Directory

As an eating disorder & sports dietitian, I am passionate about helping anyone who identifies as an "athlete" fuel for their sport and life without losing their shit around food, no matter where they're at in their sport career. High school, collegiate, semi-pro, retired - I welcome all levels and stages!

My favorite part of what I do is forming connections with my clients and helping them use their resilient athlete mindset toward recovery from disordered eating/eating disorders. I cover a wide range of topics in sessions, from practical skills like meal planning and grocery shopping to more abstract concepts that explain the reason(s) behind eating behaviors (spoiler alert - it's NOT because you're a terrible person!). I use a trauma-informed, HAES-aligned, client-centered approach to educate and empower clients to heal their relationship with food, movement, and body so that they can live the life they want and deserve.

INSURANCES ACCEPTED: BCBS, Aetna

I am a psychotherapist supporting clients through eating disorder and trauma recovery since 2010. I work with folks 17+ who are finding their way to a more joyful relationship with food, body, and sports. My education and training has focused on a somatic approach, supporting people to connect with body awareness in a way that increases calm and well-being. This has included my specialized somatic Master's degree, training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Brainspotting, including Brainspotting for sports performance. I have been in private practice since 2019 serving clients in both California (where I practiced for 12 years) and New York. I see clients both online and in my office in Ithaca, NY.

RD Emily & Team is a group nutrition practice based on Washington, DC and serving the greater DC/Maryland/Virginia/North Carolina area. Their dietitians are specialized in eating disorders and disordered eating, and all have experience working with athletes at various levels of competition. Whether you're looking to fuel your performance, heal from disordered eating or balance the demands of sport with other chronic conditions, we can help! Schedule a free 15-minute phone consult today through our website.

Emily Stewart McLean is a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, RED-S, and performance nutrition for athletes and dancers. Her clinical experience spans multiple levels of eating disorder care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization.

Her work is informed by her background as a former international-level Irish dancer. Having competed at the highest levels, she has firsthand insight into the physical, psychological, and aesthetic pressures faced by dancers and high-performing athletes. She is also a Pilates instructor with over eight years of experience, integrating movement awareness, breathwork, and body literacy into her nutrition care.

Currently based in London, Emily is HCPC-registered in the UK and is licensed to practice in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. She works virtually with individuals in both the UK and US.

Erin is a psychotherapist (LCSW) who provides trauma-focused and nervous system-informed care to people who work and play in wild spaces. She specializes in supporting anxiety, depression, sports performance, chronic pain, and stress injury / trauma. She uses a strengths-based approach to identify what is going well and what you would like to change

Erin loves working with folks who deal with demanding or high-performance jobs, volunteer roles, and athletes. This includes First Responders, healthcare professionals, outdoor guides, ski patrol, Search and Rescue, avalanche professionals, elite and recreational athletes, and anyone who is driven to perform their unique calling at a high level.

Erin has training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In 2022, she pursued a Post-graduate Certificate in Sport Social Work from the University of Michigan to further support athletes. Erin provides careful assessment and invites collaboration with you to determine how best to meet your unique needs. In her free time, Erin can be found running trails and roads, climbing rock and ice, and skiing resorts and backcountry pow throughout southwest Montana.

INSURANCE ACCEPTED:
Allegiance (MT)
BCBS (MT)
Cigna (MT)
First Choice Health Network (MT)
PacificSource (MT)

Grace Kelley is a Registered Dietitian specialized in working with female and endurance athletes, helping them optimize energy, recovery, and long-term health through practical, sustainable nutrition strategies. She works with endurance athletes and active individuals to address poor energy, hormonal health, GI issues, and fueling for performance.

Grace's approach is rooted in flexible fueling and body-led performance, empowering athletes to fuel without restriction and thrive in their sport and life. Outside of her practice, Grace is an avid runner and advocate for athlete education, especially in female sports nutrition. She is committed to fostering confidence, clarity, and balance in athletic fueling for all levels of sport.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Stride Counseling. My clients are dedicated athletes grappling with eating disorders or OCD, facing the dual challenges of their mental health and a desire to perform at their peak. They are often overwhelmed by the demands of their sport, which can blur the lines between passion and harmful habits. Their primary goal is to reclaim their lives and their love for their sport, seeking not just recovery, but transformation—an opportunity to realign their beliefs and values towards a healthier, more balanced existence. They crave empowerment, resilience, and the ability to thrive both in their athletic pursuits and personal lives.  

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a life-long athlete and a recovered person. I provide a candid, authentic, and engaging therapeutic environment that fosters deep self-reflection and growth, helping my clients reconnect with their capabilities and aspirations. I'm able to see clients in PA, NJ, DE, VT and FL!  

I understand the mental and physical toll eating disorders and OCD take, both from personal and professional experience. While recovery may seem daunting, know you are not alone. I am thankful to have helped many individuals on their healing journeys, and would be honored to be part of your story.

I am a board certified sports physical therapist at Hannah DePaul Physical Therapy in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I specialize in treating female endurance athletes, and am passionate about helping female runners navigate bone stress injuries and the interconnectedness with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport. I present to many local high school girl's cross country, track, swimming, and cycling teams regarding health and performance optimization. I am an avid endurance athlete myself, having completed the Kona Ironman, Boston Marathon, and now moving onto trail ultramarathons. Outside of running and physical therapy I enjoy spending time outside with my husband, two boys, and dog.

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I'm a co-founder of Lane 9 Project, and have a private practice where I specialize in nutrition for athletes in women's sports, at all levels.

As a registered dietitian with a specialty in sports nutrition and disordered eating, I have helped clients recover from REDs—not fueling adequately for sport, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and/or struggling with an eating disorder—for over a decade. I work with clients individually, supporting them with their relationship to food, adequate fueling, and flexible nutrition to support their everyday life and their sport(s). I have additional training in supporting the postpartum return-to-sport athlete, as both a running coach and dietitian.

I can work with folks in the following states: Michigan, Illinois, California, Colorado, Virginia, and Arizona.

Run Coaching:
I'm also a certified running coach through RRCA, and have been coaching athletes for a range of distances—5Ks to ultra-marathons—since 2018. I also provide this service virtually, and work with clients all over the US!

You'll find me in Ann Arbor MI, leading a local running group and learning on-the-go as a Volunteer Race Director for a local 5K/10K. I also have three kiddos, a dog named Banana, and love to talk about women's sports.

I’m a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition, a lifelong runner, and a mom of two. I specialize in sports nutrition and eating disorder recovery for adolescents and young adults, with a deep commitment to helping clients fuel well, perform confidently, and heal their relationship with food.

With over 15 years of experience, I work from a non-diet, weight-inclusive lens to support teen athletes, individuals recovering from RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport), and families looking to raise intuitive eaters. My approach blends performance nutrition with compassion, helping young people and their parents break free from the pressures of diet culture and body image concerns.

I offer virtual nutrition counseling for flexible scheduling. I'm currently accepting clients in NY and CT, and I am in-network for Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance.

I'm a registered dietitian and running coach with a masters of public health from Utah State University. I live in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah with my husband and three little boys. We love exploring the mountains, doing crafts, watching Bluey, and going on walks/runs together.

My purpose and passion as a registered dietitian is to help YOU achieve your athletic potential through proper fueling and nutrition. I focus on pairing intuitive eating principles with sports nutrition guidance to help you develop a healthier relationship with food and your body.

I am a firm believer that when we learn to respect our body enough to fuel it properly & gain a healthy relationship with food & ourselves, we are better able to reach our potential in our long-term performance as endurance athletes.

By learning to do this myself (after years of under fueling), I have been able to find the personal success & achievement with my own running goals I had always been striving for. Gaining a healthy relationship with food & my body has made all the difference in. I love both road and trail running, and have goals in both the marathon and ultra distances that I am chasing.

I work with all ages of athletes, and specialize in endurance sports such as running, swimming, cycling, and triathlon. I provide nutrition support for RED-S, disordered eating, and clinically diagnosed eating disorders.

Hi! I’m Jade Lee — a registered dietitian based in Austin, Texas. I work with athletes at every level, from recreational and club competitors to collegiate and pros, across sports like swimming, cycling, basketball, soccer, volleyball, weightlifting, Hyrox, CrossFit, track and field, triathlon, and distance running. Through my private practice and roles with USA Track & Field, I help individuals fuel with purpose and perform with intention.

Originally from Washington state, I earned my Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Bastyr University. My background spans eating disorder care at PHP/IOP levels, medical nutrition therapy, and high-performance sports nutrition.

Whether you’re chasing a podium or just want to feel better in your body, I meet you where you are—with evidence-based strategies, a whole food-first approach, and an emphasis on long-term, sustainable habits. I value intuitive eating, Health at Every Size (HAES)-informed care, and making food something that supports your life.

Sports Dietitian, Contract | USA Track and Field

INSURANCE ACCEPTED: BCBS (TX)

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Jana Ross, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor and  founder of Sandstone Counseling, a small group practice supporting clients with eating disorders, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Jana graduated with her B.A. from Boston College and earned her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University’s School of Medicine.

Jana specializes in eating disorders, unhealthy relationships with exercise, body image, and anxiety. She offers clinical supervision and consultation on eating disorder cases. Prior to entering private practice, she worked at an intensive treatment center for eating disorders and co-morbid diagnoses.

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), with a masters in counseling. I have been in private practice for almost 20 years. I worked at the University of Colorado at Boulder for 10 years, where I helped start their eating disorders program and worked with athletes in all different sports. I practice a non-diet approach to understanding the impact of food choices on mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

My expertise covers eating disorders, digestive health, food allergies, blood sugar management, and more, with a focus on optimal nutrition and a good relationship with food. I help support individuals, including young adults, adolescents and athletes, on their journey to eating disorder recovery. Recognizing the pivotal role parents play, I developed The Eating Disorder Recovery Roadmap for Parents program. This online, self-paced program empowers parents with the knowledge, tools and strategies to actively contribute to their child's healing and recovery. In addition, I have 2 other online programs – College Eating Habits and Preventing Eating Issues aimed at giving individuals the tools to help change their eating behaviors and prevent issues before they take hold.

INSURANCE ACCEPTED: Cigna (CO)

Jennifer Patricca, MS, RDN/LDN, is a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist and the owner of Optimized Nutrition LLC. She is licensed to practice in Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, Oregon, Montana, and Texas.

Born out of her own journey as a runner learning how to properly fuel her body and overcome an eating disorder, Jennifer is passionate about helping runners and triathletes not only optimize performance but also improve their relationship with food. She helps athletes improve pacing, hit personal records, and enjoy running again without GI issues, injuries, or fatigue.

Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Southern Nazarene University and a master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Oklahoma.

In her free time, she enjoys running and competing in distances from 5Ks to half marathons, as well as traveling and exploring new restaurants with her husband.

Jessica Beal-Stahl, PharmD, is a clinical sports pharmacist and founder of The Athlete's Pharmacist, where she empowers athletes to optimize health and performance through an integrative approach. She is also the Director of Clinical Services for Hobbs Pharmacy in Merritt Island, Florida, a thriving independent pharmacy. As a former D-1 volleyball player and world-record-setting master’s Olympic Weightlifter, Jessica understands firsthand the demands of high-level competition. She specializes in addressing hormone imbalances, menstrual irregularities, medication optimization, and recovery while educating athletes and teams on overlooked aspects of human performance. With her extensive certifications from hormones to genetics and active community and organizational involvement, Jessica passionately advocates bridging the gap between medicine and performance.

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Dr. Silverman received her graduate training from Teacher's College, Columbia University and The University of Hartford. While pursuing her master’s at Columbia in NYC, she held many different positions including being a research assistant at Montefiore Medical Center, Mount Sinai's Eating and Weight Program, and a volunteer for piloting the Body Project with the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA). When she moved to CT to pursue her doctorate, she worked at several eating disorder treatment centers, including Walden Behavioral Care and The Center for Discovery. It was at these placements she began to specialize her care in athletes, working with numerous collegiate athletes in treatment during their breaks. Throughout her doctoral training, she had the opportunity to train at numerous practicum sites including college counseling centers, a military base, a forensic inpatient unit, an academic medical center, and private practice. Her experiences at Yale School of Medicine's Eating and Weight Program, UConn's counseling center, UMass's counseling center, Whiting Forensic Hospital, and The United States Coast Guard Academy offered her different opportunities to strengthen her areas of interest including working with recreational to elite and high-performing athletes/high achieving individuals and eating psychopathology. During her APA-accredited internship, she worked alongside the sport psychologist at UMass, where she gained more experience working with athletes individually, in group settings, and piloting her dissertation to coaches. During her post-doc at UMass, she had more experience with adult ADHD testing and athletes, which has helped her with her Expert role at VoiceInSport by contributing to articles and groups on ADHD, body image, eating psychopathology, and REDs. At UConn Health, she works to enhance sports research and programming to improve overall holistic care for athletes, including those with eating psychopathology.

My approach to my work comes from an individual framework -- I believe each athlete is unique and it is my role to work hand-in-hand with the athlete to pave the path forward, pulling from my cultural-relational, integrated approach and various experiences with their story. I am passionate about enhancing the longevity in sport for females, which may change with the stages of life and various identities the athlete may hold. In my personal time, I enjoy endurance running and racing, traveling with my spouse, and spending time my with friends, family, and dog! I'm also an avid reader and enjoy connecting with others over stories.

INSURANCES ACCEPTED: BCBS, UCH, Husky, Optum

My goal is to help your to truly appreciate your body and to take care of in a way that allows it to function at its very best. And when it comes to food, I aim to help you learn how to best fuel and nourish your body, using an approach that is intuitive, rather than rigid or restrictive. If you’re struggling with your relationship with food, exercise, and/or your body, my goal is to help you re-learn what it’s like to trust your internal cues and to appreciate all of the incredible things your body can do, instead of focusing on what it looks like. I also love to work with athletes of all ages and abilities to help them best understand how to fuel for training and racing/competition. I have particular interest and experience working with endurance athletes and helping to craft fueling plans for races and training.

My particular areas of interest/expertise are the following:  disordered eating/eating disorders, sports nutrition/nutrient timing for races and training, and female hormones throughout the life cycle (including nutrition for pregnancy and postpartum), and secondary amenorrhea (getting a period back).

I did a specific rotation in my dietetic internship working in eating disorders, and worked in a treatment center as well. I also see clients for eating disorders currently in private practice. In my clincial job and also in private practice, I also work extensively with REDs as a part of a multidisciplinary team specialized in women's sports medicine.

Julie W. Wiebe, PT, DPT (she/her) has over 28 years of clinical experience in Sports Medicine and Pelvic Health, specializing in abdominopelvic, pregnancy, postpartum, and performance health for fit and athletic populations. Her passion is to return active patients to fitness and sport after injury and pregnancy and equip professionals to do the same. Dr. Wiebe’s pioneering approach to optimize pelvic health integratively through movement and fitness has been successfully incorporated into a variety of populations by medical, rehab, and fitness professionals (ortho/sports, pelvic health, neurology, and pediatrics). She is a dedicated educator and sought-after speaker, delivering evidenced-based professional development lectures, curriculum, and coursework at clinics, academic institutions, and conferences internationally. A published author, her research interests focus on the interplay of pelvic health and athleticism to inform screening tools and multifactorial intervention strategies. Dr. Wiebe provides collaborative care to fit and athletic populations through remote consults, telehealth, and her clinical practice in Los Angeles.

Kara Bazzi, a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, is the co-founder and Clinical Director of Opal:Food+Body Wisdom, a higher level of care eating disorder treatment center in Seattle, WA. Rooted in her personal history as a division I cross country and track athlete, Kara has created and led the Exercise+Sport programming at Opal, ensuring that treatment is adequately addressing one’s relationship to exercise and sport as a central component of holistic care. She is a strong advocate for change in the sport culture, using her personal and professional expertise of nearly 20 years in the eating disorder field to educate, inspire and train clinicians, athletes and coaches in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Kara was a 2018 recipient of the 40 under 40 Puget Sound Business Journal award for her innovative work. Kara has two teenage daughters, both cross country and track athletes, her oldest recently committed to run at a division 1 program.

I'm a somatic running coach and founder of The Public Run Club, where I help women repair & reinvent their relationship with running.

I offer virtual therapy for those struggling to improve their relationship with food, body, and movement. My experience personally as a runner who went through recovery, led me to this amazing space of helping athletes (especially runners!) who are also struggling with an eating disorder. I work with folks ages 16+, whether you are struggling with being on a team while in recovery, a retired athlete, or trying to get back into training.

Hi there! I'm a board-certified medical doctor, co-founder of AthleatMD, and former Stanford swimmer passionate about caring for any athlete struggling with REDs and eating disorders. I provide compassionate, all-virtual medical consultation and ongoing care to children, adolescents, and young adults up through age 30 in all 50 US states + DC.

I first became passionate about REDs and eating disorders in athletic populations college, when I began doing clinical research in this area. After completing medical school and Pediatrics residency at Stanford, I joined the clinical faculty in Stanford Adolescent Medicine, where I cared for adolescent and young adults with eating disorders in the inpatient and outpatient settings. I then joined Equip Health, now the nation's leading virtual eating disorder treatment program, as the founding Medical Director, building out the medical team and program, as well as the physical activity protocols and athlete groups.

Recently, I cofounded AthleatMD with Megan Hellner, DrPH, RD, to help bring expert, virtual medical and nutrition services to athletes struggling REDs, sports nutrition, and eating disorders. As former athletes, Dr. Hellner and I identified a gap in treatment for athletes needing clinicians with expertise in REDs and eating disorders, as well as in the athlete identity. We know that athletes tend to perform at their best, and have more sustainable careers, when their bodies are in a proper energy balance. We'd love to help you optimize your health and reach your goals - in your sport and beyond.

My services include:

- Medical consultation and follow up
- Remote vital sign monitoring
- Lab testing- Prescription medications (when indicated)
- Physical activity prescriptions and guidance
- Care collaboration with other care team members when needed
- Family consultations

When appropriate, AthleatMD can provide dietitian services as well for individualized nutrition support. I look forward to working with you!

Kathleen Meehan MS,RD is a greater Boston-based dietitian with a virtual private practice. She is licensed to practice in numerous states, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and more.  

She uses a weight-inclusive approach to help clients heal from disordered eating, manage health conditions and rediscover the pleasure and satisfaction of food. Kathleen's philosophy is anti-diet and fat positive - she believes body liberation should be accessible to all. As a practitioner, she incorporates the principles of Health at Every Size and is certified as an intuitive eating counselor. She continues to expand upon these teachings, seeking to learn from those with lived experience.  

INSURANCE ACCEPTED: BCBS.