Intro to Counseling Process – What to Expect

Quick Stats

• Registered dietitian licensed to practice in District of Columbia
• 2009 Recognized “Young Dietitian of the Year” – American Dietetic Association
• ACSM certified Health Fitness Specialist
• Sports dietitian for Team LyteWater
• Marathoner
• Successful weight “loser” (40 pounds off for the last 8 years!)
• Former Faculty Member, George Washington University and American University
• Community volunteer
• Inspiring and engaging professional speaker
• Member, National Speaker’s Association Academy for Professional Speaking
• Personally committed to improving quality of life through positive lifestyle behaviors

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The Longer, Slightly More Formal Bio

Rebecca J. Scritchfield, MA, RD, LD, ACSM Health Fitness Specialist is a leading nutrition and exercise expert for the metro Washington, D.C. area. She helps people reach their full wellness potential through realistic approaches to behavior changes that fit their busy lives. Her motto “nothing changes until you do” exemplifies her belief in the power individuals already possess to realize the lifestyle they want.

Rebecca works with busy professionals, retirees, and students struggling to lose weight. She helps them get on the path to success by emphasizing small changes that yield life-long results. Through her private nutrition counseling practice, Elite Nutrition, Rebecca works one-on-one with athletes of all ages and abilities. She provides winning strategies that help athletes, from high school to the pros, perform at their peak.

When Rebecca speaks on food and nutrition, her passion, energy, and enthusiasm is palpable to everyone in the room. She has a unique ability to capture the audience’s attention through demonstrations, discussion, and examples that help people understand the topic at hand and apply what they’ve learned to their everyday lives. Together with Bernie Salazar, M.Ed., at-home winner of NBC’s  The Biggest Loser, she co-created The Nurture Principles – five wellness mantras that can help change your life!

Rebecca earned a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. She graduated with honors and distinction with dual bachelor degrees in nutrition and chemistry. Rebecca is a registered and licensed dietitian. She serves on the Board of Directors of the D.C. Dietetic Association and is the 2009 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year. Rebecca is involved in the D.C. community volunteering for deserving organizations that promote nutrition and exercise in D.C.’s youth.