Meet Rachel, MS, RDN, CSOWM

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  • Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management

  • Weight loss coach

  • Nutrition counselor

  • Mom of two boys

  • Avid hiker

  • Charlottesville area native

  • Active in her local church

Hello! Nice to meet you! I’m Rachel, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is passionate about helping clients achieve their weight loss, nutrition, and wellness goals in a way that’s realistic and sustainable for their individual lifestyle and goals. Rachel has over 15 years of experience in weight management and clinical nutrition, and an impressive educational background. She previously worked at UVA Health for 10 years, in Charlottesville, where she very successfully helped patients reach their specific weight and nutrition goals to optimize their health for life saving transplant surgeries. Her strong clinical nutrition background has given her a comprehensive understanding of the challenges that underlying medical conditions, and some medications, can pose when pursuing weight loss. Rachel is experienced and skilled in helping clients work towards their individual goals based on their unique situation.

In addition to her excellent clinical work experience, Rachel has an impressive educational and professional training background, including:

  • Becoming a Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (a nationally recognized specialty for healthcare providers).

  • Completion of the Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults from the Commission on Dietetics Registration.

  • Two specialized degrees in nutrition - a Masters of Science and a Bachelors of Science degree, both in nutrition, from Virginia Tech.

  • Completion of a nearly yearlong dietetic internship with over 1200 supervised practice hours at UVA Health in Charlottesville.

  • Successfully passed the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist professional testing exam.

  • Three years of experience as a researcher at Virginia Tech specifically in weight loss and weight loss maintenance, with this research being published in medical journals.

Rachel is well respected in our local and state community and trusted among healthcare professionals. She has been invited and honored to speak as a guest presenter previously at Orangetheory Charlottesville, Kindred Cville, Jazzercise Charlottesville, UVA Health, Virginia Tech, Jefferson Madison Regional Library, and state (and national) nutrition conferences. Be sure to check out our testimonial section to see what other healthcare professionals have said about her, as well as the Google reviews left about our practice and Rachel’s work.

On a personal note, Rachel is a native of Central Virginia and grew up in Crozet! She now lives in Charlottesville and enjoys hiking, being a mom to her two boys and her energetic rescue hound dog, spending time with family and friends, and visiting national parks! Rachel is passionate about caring for others and would be honored to help encourage you on your weight management journey!