Our Registered Dietitians are the reasons our Medical Nutrition Therapy program is a success.

Danielle graduated with a master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, then promptly passed the Registered Dietitian exam to gain her RD credentials. Currently, Danielle helps patients in the outpatient setting with sports performance, tactical performance, weight loss, and weight management. She loves giving athletes of all levels skills that optimize performance and create nutrition habits that last a lifetime. Danielle aspires to obtain her CSSD and CSCS certifications in the near future.

In her free time Danielle participates in CrossFit, running, reading, being active outdoors, and is learning how to surf.

Amber Kohl grew up in Stafford, Virginia, and earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nutrition from Virginia Tech. She discovered her passion for becoming a dietitian during her sophomore year of high school, driven by her love of nutrition and her desire to help others live healthier lives. Amber enjoys building strong, meaningful relationships with her clients, taking a personalized and supportive approach to care. She believes that food is fuel—but it should also be enjoyable, balanced, and sustainable for long-term well-being. Prior to joining JWFNS, she worked as the head football dietitian for James Madison University and as a sports dietitian for the University of Alabama.

Regan grew up in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, where her passion for nutrition began in the kitchen, cooking alongside her parents. She was part of the first cohort of Texas Christian University’s Combined BS/MS in Dietetics Program and completed her BS, MS and dietetic internship in just five years. During her time at TCU, Regan worked closely with the Department of Sports Nutrition, which helped shape her career path and ultimately led to her becoming the first performance dietitian to work with the pilots on Laughlin Air Force Base. Regan believes food is both fuel and medicine, and is passionate about helping her clients understand how each food can fit into a balanced lifestyle.

Carlye graduated with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Akron. After graduation she worked in collegiate athletics with both olympic sports and football athletes. Currently, Carlye is working helping patients in the outpatient setting with weight loss, weight management, and bariatrics. She likes that in both athletics and weight management she can help give her patients the tools they need to achieve their goals. Carlye was drawn to nutrition from her time as a track and field athlete where she learned how much nutrition can impact performance.

In her free time Carlye likes to travel, try new restaurants, go for runs, and attend as many concerts as she can.

Rachel graduated Cum Laude from New York University in New York City with a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics. She is credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Registered Dietitian and has spent the last few years working in hospital-based infant and pediatric nutrition. Prior to her education, Rachel was a professional ballet dancer and met with countless coaches, trainers, and dietitians throughout her time dancing. She is excited to return to the fitness industry and give back to a field that has always been so close to her heart!

Ashley was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia and had a zest to understand nutrition at a young age. She received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from James Madison University, and then her Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling in Health & Wellness from Liberty University. Her experience includes women’s health, pediatrics, renal nutrition, renal transplant nutrition, school nutrition, and prenatal/postpartum nutrition. Ashley is passionate about empowering her clients to unlock their potential and achieve meaningful results.

Nutrition Focus: Women’s Health, Renal Nutrition, Non-Diet Lifestyle Approach to Weight Management, & Pregnancy/Breastfeeding/Infant Nutrition

Lyndsey grew up in Arkansas where she received her undergraduate degree and master’s degree in clinical nutrition (MS). She completed her dietetic internship (RD) through Iowa State University and now lives in North Carolina near the beach. Her approach to nutrition is learning what works for each client that is sustainable, and encouraging a healthy relationship with food. Lyndsey’s favorite part about being a dietitian is seeing the life-changing impact that she can make on someone’s health without them feeling deprived.

Craig was born and raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and is a credentialed Registered Dietitian through the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. He played basketball in high school, then attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he achieved a BA in Nutrition & Dietetics, as well as an MS during his master’s-required dietetic internship for Nutrition & Food Systems. Craig previously worked in college athletics with Mississippi State football and multiple olympic sports teams at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. His favorite part about being a Dietitian is the gratification he feels seeing his clients achieve their goals, knowing he contributed to their success.

Diane Norwood has a BS in Dietetics from James Madison University, completed her Dietetic Internship at the University of Virginia Health System, and earned a Master’s in Nutrition Communication from Tufts University. She has many years of experience in hospital nutrition, outpatient counseling and nutrition communications. 

She is also a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and her passion is helping people prevent the progression of chronic diseases by building sustainable healthy habits. She also prioritizes maintaining a healthy relationship with food. As a military spouse, she has enjoyed wandering the world with her Navy pediatrician husband and their three daughters, each born in a different country (USA, Japan and Italy). In her free time, she’s most happy cooking easy, real food for her family. She also enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, yoga, hiking/walking outside and relaxing at the beach.

Judy has been a registered dietitian for over 25 years. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and completed her Dietetic Internship and Master’s degree from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She enjoys working with a variety of nutrition-related conditions and has a particular interest in diabetes management. 

In addition to being a registered dietitian, she is also certified as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Judy believes in long-term behavior changes for health rather than fads or trends. She’d rather “teach” you how to eat rather than “tell” you what to eat. Judy has two grown sons and lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and two dachshunds.

Allison earned her master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She believes that balanced nutrition is the key to long-term disease prevention and management, while also improving daily mental health and mood. Allison loves to coordinate favorite foods into your every-day diet with an “all foods fit” approach to nutrition. On the weekends, you’ll find Allison shuffling her daughters to soccer games and playing in the kitchen. She loves traveling, and makes sure all her travels include local restaurants and cuisine.

Sara’s passion for nutrition was sparked in high school when she started cooking to compliment her own athletic performance. She earned her BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from Radford University and joined the Jim White team. She then went on to complete her dietetic internship at Central Michigan University. Sara understands that everyone has their own personal food philosophies and encourages healthy relationships with eating. On the weekends you can find Sara staying active and getting creative in the kitchen.

With over 10 years at Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios, Gerrie is truly the backbone of the business, helping everyone and everything run smoothly. She is a wife and mother of four boys. She believes that food is a healer and lives a life of balancing healthy eating with exercising while enjoying the sweeter tastes of life in moderation.

Jim graduated Summa Cum Laude from Youngstown University in Ohio with a BA in Nutrition. He is credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Registered Dietitian and certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as an Exercise Physiologist. Jim has the reputation of being one of the top health professionals in the area. His clientele includes all walks of life—athletes, actors, models, business owners, elders and teens. Jim and his team have helped hundreds lose thousands.