Women's Sport & Health Directory

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.

Kate Bennett, PsyD is a clinical sport psychologist, licensed Way of Champions trainer, and three-time national cycling champion. Before completing her clinical training, Dr. Bennett was an athletic trainer and cycling coach. Throughout her career, she has integrated her extensive athletic background with her clinical expertise to support athletes recovering from eating disorders and relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs). Dr. Bennett is the author of Treating Athletes with Eating Disorders and a member of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Mental Health Directory. She is the founder of Athlete Insight, an outpatient treatment group specializing in the treatment of athletes recovering from eating disorders + REDs, and Full Send Consulting, a platform dedicated to reducing the prevalence of eating disorders while cultivating championship team cultures. Her belief: We can protect athlete wellness and optimize performance simultaneously.

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.  

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I am a Registered Dietitian who helps athletes sift through the nutrition noise and focus on what really matters: eating and enjoying your food. Like many of us, I am fed up with our medical system and sports culture's misdirected focus on weight as a measure of our health and performance potential. I believe that the constant pressures in our society to restrict our diet under the guise of "health" are making us sicker and more unhappy. Food should be enjoyed, not feared. I want to help you find food freedom and accomplish your goals!

My goal is to help you relax and enjoy the process of deciding what to eat, how and when to prepare it, and the act of eating itself- it doesn't have to be stressful or difficult! After years of seeing how our toxic diet culture and obsession about food and our bodies takes a toll on us, I want to help create a world where we can all enjoy our food, be happy and healthy, and perform our best on and off the field.

I am a Registered Dietitian based in Bozeman, Montana, specializing in intuitive eating, disordered eating recovery and helping athletes build a sustainable relationship with food and fueling. I believe nutrition should be rooted in individual needs, body cues, and performance goals, rather than in restrictive rules stemming from diet culture and body manipulation. As an ultra runner myself, I try to blend evidence-based nutrition with real-world endurance experience to help athletes fuel confidently for their biggest goals.

Based in Missoula, Montana, Katie Foote is a family nurse practitioner with twelve years of clinical experience. A graduate of Gonzaga University, she has spent the past decade in family practice, where she identified a growing need to address under-fueling and eating disorders in her endurance sport–focused community. Katie is dedicated to helping adolescents and adults understand the impact of training on their physical and emotional health and connecting them with the care they need. Beyond her clinical work, Katie is passionate about educating and empowering fellow healthcare providers to recognize and treat eating disorders and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). In 2021, she founded the Missoula Eating Disorder Consortium and regularly teaches eating disorder management to nursing, medical, and psychology students. She serves as affiliate faculty at the University of Montana and is currently pursuing her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) credential.

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My goal is always finding a way to make sure that each person feels like the relationship they have with food and fueling themselves for all their activities works best for them. I love to bust those diet-culture myths, helping clients develop media-literacy around the diet and exercise industry. I have fifteen years of experience working as a dietitian, with thirteen of the those years specializing in eating disorders, adolescents and athletes. I love getting to work with a wide variety of clients and their families from varying backgrounds and getting to reduce the anxiety and fear that some people experience when trying to make choices to improve their health.

In my free time I enjoy grocery shopping (of course), soaking up sunshine, running and practicing yoga, trying new restaurants and playing with my daughter, dogs, and chickens.

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Hi there! I am performance dietitian making fueling simple for athletes at all levels of play. With over six years of experience as a collegiate sports dietitian at the Division 1 level and Board Certification as a specialist in Sports Dietetics, I love working with athletes in my virtual private practice. I am passionate about helping clients navigate REDs, Eating Disorders, disordered eating, and general sports nutrition.

I am in network with BCBS/Anthem and United Healthcare insurance plans as well. I look forward to connecting with you and joining your 'team'!

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Hi! I'm Kat. I'm a registered dietitian specializing in nutrition therapy for athletes and people with eating disorders. I am currently working as a Program Dietitian at Within Health, supporting clients at the PHP and IOP levels of care, and outpatient dietitian for a private practice based Seattle, WA. I previously managed the first comprehensive sports nutrition program for Holy Names Academy Rowing in Seattle, WA, provided sports nutrition care to Division II athletes in the Seattle Pacific University Athletic Department, and provided team talks to high school sports teams and clubs for athletes and coaches across the greater Seattle area. I worked for two years at a partial hospitalization eating disorder center in Seattle after completing my dietetic internship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital sites in Manhattan.As a competitive athlete through high school and into college, I personally understands the demands of competitive sports, and the role nutrition plays in an athlete’s success. I am passionate about helping clients cultivate the tools and confidence to build a sustainable, joyful relationship with food, body, and movement based on their individual goals and values.

My name is Kayla, and I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I feel deeply grateful to do this work and to walk alongside people who show up with courage, strength, and resilience—often during vulnerable moments in their lives. My path to becoming a therapist is rooted in my own experience of healing and in learning firsthand how powerful therapy can be. Through my own work in therapy, I came to understand the impact of truly feeling seen, supported, and challenged. That experience continues to shape how I show up in the therapy space and fuels my commitment to offering others the same depth of presence and connection.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Education from the University of Washington and my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Simmons University. I’ve worked across the full continuum of care for eating disorders, including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. This experience allows me to meet clients with nuance and respect, honoring where they are in their recovery process.

Alongside my experience in treating disordered eating, I have supported athlete mental health, with a focus on navigating performance pressure, identity, and building a sustainable relationship with sport. Through the many spaces I’ve worked in, I’ve found great joy in working with therapists and other healthcare professionals, supporting those who spend much of their time caring for others and holding space in demanding roles.

Outside of the office, I’m a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a lifelong athlete and mover, and an avid reader. These parts of my life continue to inform how I think about balance, curiosity, and staying connected to what feels nourishing.

Hi, my name is Kellan Morgan, I’m a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating.

I work with teens + adults ages 12+ who are seeking support in their relationship to food and body, fueling daily life and athletic performance, and managing chronic health conditions.I received my undergraduate degree in Dietetics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

I completed my dietetic internship at Montana State University, with a focus on rural health and sustainable food systems. I have additional training in the treatment of hypothalamic amenorrhea (missing period) and relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), and gender-affirming nutrition care. My background includes work with the National Outdoor Leadership School, Backcountry Foodie, and the Period Nutritionist, as well as consulting on the subject of LGBTQIA+ affirming healthcare.

I’m Kelsey Fyffe, LPC-S, CEDS-C, a psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders, OCD, and anxiety, with a passion for supporting athletes and dancers. As the academy therapist for the Houston Ballet and the founder of Live Mindfully Psychotherapy PLLC, I help high-performing individuals navigate the unique mental health challenges that come with elite competition. My work focuses on bridging the gap between recovery and performance, tailoring treatment to fit the demands of competitive sports and the arts. Using approaches like EMDR, Intuitive Eating, and ACT, I guide athletes in healing their relationship with food, managing anxiety, and building resilience—so they can thrive both in their sport and in life.

Kelsey A. Varzeas (she/her/hers), PhD, LMHC, CMPC is a psychotherapist, research scientist, and assistant professor dedicated to better understanding the unique social, cultural, psychological, and relational stressors that athletes face. Dr. Varzeas centers her work on personalized and evidence-based mental health support for individuals, groups, organizations, and institutions with a particular emphasis on athletes and athletic cultures. Individually, Dr. Varzeas specializes in the treatment of clinically significant mental health diagnoses with those who identify as athletes in addition to her unique training in the application of psychological skills training to athletes and performers. Along with her individual work with athletes and performers, Dr. Varzeas is well-equipped to translate research into real-world applications and apply empirically supported best practices to programmatic development and evaluation of mental health and high-performance initiatives.

Dr. Varzeas received specialized training in the treatment of eating disorders, body image disturbance, and the psychological risks and ramifications of REDs. She has a keen interest in supporting women and girls in sport as a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), and research scientist. Dr. Varzeas strongly believes in the importance of continually reflecting upon and challenging structural inequalities around social justice issues and how these issues shape the lives of those she works with.

Dr. Varzeas is committed to destigmatizing mental health in the current culture and sporting world. In addition to her professional, scholarly, and clinical lives, you will most certainly find Dr. Varzeas in the outdoors. As a nature lover, she finds great pleasure expressing herself through skiing, hiking, trail running, gravel riding, and other active pursuits. She honors the importance of rest and recovery through reading, laughing, and frequenting farmer’s markets.

Dr. Krissy is a board-certified sports dietitian and personal trainer with over a decade of experience at the intersection of sports performance and eating disorder care. She specializes in female athlete health, relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), and nutrition strategies that empower athletes across all levels to fuel confidently and sustainably.

As an advocate for Health at Every Size® and the LGBTQ+ community, Krissy brings an inclusive, weight-neutral approach to her work, helping athletes prioritize performance and well-being without judgment. Beyond her clinical practice, she is trained in media and frequently contributes through publications, podcasts, blogs, and interviews - making complex science accessible, engaging, and fun!

Kylee is the founder and owner of her sports nutrition business Flynutrition, which helps runners, triathletes, cyclists, and skiers (amateur to pro) learn not only the ‘why’ but the ‘how’ behind fueling for performance. Flynutrition's mission is to separate facts from fads in the nutrition space and works to provide easy nutrition solutions to help improve health and performance. In addition to running her business, she is the co-host of the nutrition podcast Your Diet Sucks, where she and journalist Zoe Rom work to to debunk common nutrition myths while exploring the cultural narratives that have dictated our connection to food. Kylee is also newly published author of her book Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes and has been a freelance writer for Trail Runner Magazine, Women's Running, and Outside Online. In her free time, you can find her adventuring in the mountains of Aspen, CO, where she resides with her ultra endurance husband, Sean, and three Australian Shepherds.

Dr. Lamia Zafrani (MBChB, MRes MFH, MRCOG) is a UK Board Certified consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with specialist expertise in elite female athlete health. She trained in North West England and Surrey and now works in London, with extensive experience across both NHS and private practice. Lamia provides tailored care in pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and reproductive health, with a particular focus on the gynaecological impact of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), menstrual dysfunction, and eating disorders. She works closely with athletes to safeguard hormonal health, optimise performance, and support career longevity. Consultations are available in person in the UK and virtually to athletes worldwide.

My name is Laura. I’m a coach, athlete, mom of 2, and wife.  

My love of running began early after joining my middle school track team and blossomed into what it is today after becoming a mother. I’m an expert at performance trajectory efficiency and have first-hand experience balancing training with a family/career.  

My coaching style is “advisor over authority.” I am focused on the big picture vs. a single outcome goal. I genuinely believe that most never reach their genetic potential in the running, and focusing on the process is the best way to cultivate that potential. Communication, compassion, and support are key values in the way I train my athletes.  

I strive to improve in the science and art of coaching each day. Most importantly, I show people they are capable of more than they thought.

Hi, I'm Dr. Laura Rogstad! I am a licensed Psychologist in Washington State specializing in eating disorders and anxiety. I grew up as a competitive runner, sailor, and cheerleader. Now I consider myself a recovering and semi retired type 2 fun athlete. Unraveling one’s relationship between movement, food, body size, health, and finding present moment joy and connection may be a challenging, surprising, and rewarding journey.

My private practice is based outside of Seattle, Washington, and I provide telehealth services to folks 18+ throughout Washington State. Before opening my private practice in 2021, I worked in the eating disorder treatment field since 2010 in higher level of care treatment centers for Eating Disorders.

In addition to food and body issues, I support a variety of folks with concerns including: compulsive or avoidant relationships with exercise and movement, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship issues, perfectionism, loneliness, and more. My approach to therapy includes aspects of ACT, DBT, ERP, and is rooted firmly in weight inclusive and Health at Every Size® Principles.

Lauren "Lo" Segal is sports dietitian, yoga teacher, and owner of Intuitive Athlete Nutrition and Yoga. With over a decade of experience, she blends nutrition and yoga to help athletes build a positive relationship with food, body, & exercise. Lauren specializes in sports nutrition, relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), disordered eating, eating disorders, and yoga philosophy and practices. A former Division I athlete & Executive Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of Utah, she offers compassionate, holistic support through individual sessions, cooking classes, team talks, & retreats.

When not on her yoga mat, Lo loves to stay active & have fun: chasing her toddler around, dancing to live music, or exploring the mountains with good company.

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I am a physical therapist that is passionate about treating individuals who love endurance sports. I graduated from Boston University with my BS in Athletic Training, and my Doctor of Physical Therapy. I have treated in Arizona, but am currently based in Bend, OR.
I treat a variety of patients, but am getting additional training in pelvic floor, endurance athletes, and adolescent athletes. I believe the human body is capable of amazing feats of athleticism and am happy to be a part of any athlete's journey!

I am a Performance Dietitian specialized in helping athletes overcome low energy availability while having high training loads. Through The Period Recovery Program, I work to support female athletes who are experiencing absent or irregular menstrual cycles with evidence-based strategies to make an individualized plan that best fits their training and lifestyle.

My approach focuses on helping clients understand the "why" behind their fueling, meet their daily energy needs, and rebuild trust with food and exercise, all without sacrificing the sports and activities they love. I love to work with hybrid athletes balancing work, heavy training, active social lives, and optimal nutrition!

Hi! I’m Lindsey Cope, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Atlanta. I specialize in helping athletes navigate eating disorders, anxiety, and OCD. As a lifelong runner who has personally experienced an eating disorder, I understand how painful it can feel to be stuck in that cycle. I also know that it is possible to live a life that's not all about food, weight, and body, and am passionate about providing support to athletes who are struggling with their own relationship to food or body.

My private practice is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and I provide virtual sessions throughout Georgia and North Carolina. I use weight inclusive, anti-diet and fat positive perspectives to support athletes in challenging societal messages about weight, body, and worth.

In our work together, we won’t just talk about the issues, going over them again and again. I'll ask you questions to encourage you to dive deeper or see a new perspective, and at times I may challenge you (but I promise you got this!). You don’t have to keep feeling stuck in a broken cycle—and you don’t have to do it alone.