Hey friends! I’m Alison (she/her), a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and yoga teacher. I own a private practice in Fernandina Beach, FL, but I practice virtually all over Florida and Georgia. I primarily care for and work with humans who are feeling a little lost, overwhelmed or confused when interacting with food and their body. Growing up, I definitely felt the pressure to maintain a thin body by restricting my food intake, exercising frequently and fixating on the scale.  I often heard friends, family and others speaking negatively about their bodies or how they ate - usually expressing a desire to change the way they looked. Most of my life, it seemed as though there was a “right” and a “wrong” way to have a body. As a former college athlete, exercising often, limiting my food and keeping a close eye on the scale all seemed and felt innocent enough, and frankly - it felt so “normal.”  Almost everyone I know was engaging in some version of this behavior. I would receive praise for my body’s size, and positive comments were made regarding my eating habits, both of which fueled the desire and drive to continue. It wasn’t until my second year of my Master’s of Nutrition degree, when I learned about some of the concepts that would change the way I viewed health, nutrition and movement forever. One of my favorite words has always been “balance” … and with balance (and a whole bunch of therapy, curiosity, self exploration) and I was able to challenge my food and body beliefs to find peace. 

Some fun facts about me… I live with my husband, Viliam, who crossed a literal ocean for me (he’s originally from Slovakia, Europe).  I have an amazing memory for song lyrics… I can hear a song once and retain a good amount of the lyrics for a loooong time. I love spending time at the beach, reading and soaking up the sunshine and salt air.  My other favorite place is in the kitchen - preferably with my Mom, who taught me everything I know about cooking and baking.