More About Lynsie
Lynsie is a Registered Dietitian (RD) pursuing her board certification in sports dietetics. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of sports nutrition. Her journey in sports nutrition began in high school, where she witnessed firsthand the transformative power of nutrition on athletic performance. Lynsie earned her Bachelor's degree in Dietetics and Master's degree in Human Nutrition from Michigan State University (MSU). As a student-athlete on the cross-country and track team at MSU, Lynsie competed at an elite level, earning All-American honors in cross-country and securing a full-ride scholarship. Her experiences as a collegiate runner, including overcoming challenges with low iron levels and injuries, instilled in her the importance of performance nutrition. During her dietetic internship, Lynsie focused on sports nutrition, completing 240 hours of hands-on training at the University of Colorado Boulder. She worked closely with the Director of Sports Nutrition and Olympic sport student-athletes, honing her skills in one-on-one nutrition counseling, hydration and sweat-sodium testing, team education presentations and providing performance-based pre- and post-workout snack planning. She previously served as a seasonal sports dietitian at the University of Virginia where she worked with various student-athletes from sports like football, squash, cross-country, track & field, and rowing. Her expertise in sports nutrition enabled her to conduct hydration and sweat-sodium testing, develop team education programs, and design custom performance nutrition plans. As a sports dietitian, Lynsie's primary objective is to empower athletes to optimize their health and athletic performance through evidence-based nutrition strategies. With her expertise and passion for sports nutrition, Lynsie is dedicated to helping athletes achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
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“Lynsie has played such a crucial role in my athletic experience and success at UVA. By maintaining frequent communication about weekly nutrition/supplement practices, making immediate nutrition suggestions in response to minor injuries, and by educating both me and my team on nutrition topics specific to the health and well-being of distance runners, Lynsie’s proactive approach as a sports dietitian shows just how passionate she is about helping her athletes become the best versions of themselves. Thanks to her expertise in optimal fueling and the knowledge she shared with me, I not only have been running my best, but continue to feel so much stronger in my everyday workouts and daily living. She is an invaluable resource to all that have the chance to work with her!”- Caroline T., UVA Track & Field
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“I had many great experiences working with Lynsie. She helped to refine my nutrition and supplement usage to allow me to train and perform at my best. She was also able to put complicated ideas surrounding nutrition into simple terms that were easy for the athlete to understand. All in all, Lynsie was a great addition to the UVA nutrition staff, and she helped me to grow as an athlete and person.”
- Adam B., UVA XC + Track & Field- Marc G.
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“Lynsie has really helped me establish a better foundation for fueling as an athlete. She was incredibly thorough in not only asking questions but creating a thorough fueling plan an introduction to the right supplements. I appreciate her dedication to having individual relationship with athletes while also working to provide routine information and resources to the entire team on fueling and injury prevention. Lynsie’s commitment has overall left her athletes more educated and equipped to fuel properly and compete well.”- Lauren Y., UVA Track & Field
