Kelly Springer – Owner
MS, RD, CDN, National Spokesperson and Brand Ambassador
THE KELLY'S CHOICE TEAM OF REGISTERED DIETITIANS
Proven nutrition programs to decrease your organization’s healthcare costs, boost your athletes’ performance, ensure your students are eating a healthy diet, or help you lose weight, have more energy and look great.
Kelly is a graduate of West Virginia University with a BS degree in Nutrition and earned her Master’s degree in Health Education from SUNY Cortland.
Kelly formerly worked as the Division Dietitian at Wegmans Food Markets and as a clinical dietitian at Auburn Hospital working in bariatrics, critical care, and nutrition support. She began Kelly’s Choice in 2012 with a vision to empower people to invest in their own health and wellness in order to live their best lives. Kelly’s Choice now functions as a comprehensive nutrition and health company that offers private nutrition counseling, workplace wellness, educational webinars, media appearances, and brand partnerships. The company has grown exponentially since its inception, and is headed in an exciting direction to reach a wider audience and change the conversation surrounding what it truly means to be healthy.
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Jen Krafft
RDN, CDN
Jennifer Krafft is a Registered Dietitian located in Syracuse, NY. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University and attended Syracuse University for her AP4 program. She has almost 30 years of nutrition experience in all aspects of health care to include the inpatient, outpatient and Home Care settings. The last 12 years have been spent in Home Care helping manage both chronic and acute disease states of medically complicated patients in an effort to obtain good outcomes and improved health. Major strengths include communication, advocacy, critical thinking, compassion and meeting clients where they are in the desire to make lifestyle changes to meet their goals. Her non-judgmental approach puts clients at ease.
Jennifer lives in Liverpool, NY with her husband, son and 2 dogs. When not working, Jennifer enjoys traveling to see her daughter and son in law in the Carolinas, watching college football and cheering her Buckeyes on throughout the fall. She enjoys cooking, baking, reading and taking in nature with her dogs on the many trails in the area.
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Abigail Fenske
MS, RD, CD
Abigail Fenske is a Registered Dietitian based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Abigail received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at the University of Wisconsin-Stout and earned her Master of Science in Dietetics from Mount Mary University, where she also completed her dietetic internship.
Abigail’s past work experience includes working in acute care, long term care, and in a community setting specifically working with diverse individuals to reverse type 2 diabetes. Abigail is passionate about teaching others how to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle to optimize quality of life. She believes food has the power to positively impact health and is dedicated to teaching individuals that eating healthy is realistic for any lifestyle.
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Erin Charboneau-Palma
RD, CDN, CDCES
Erin has worked in the field of nutrition and the food industry for 16 years. Initially she studied Culinary Arts at Johnson and Wales University. She then went on to study nutrition at Syracuse University.
She often intertwines her two passions in Culinary Nutrition and Functional Integrative Nutrition. Currently she works with adults with developmental disabilities. Erin recently completed her Diabetes Certification and is now a certified Diabetes Educator. Her current passions are lifestyle modification and counseling, Culinary Nutrition, Diabetes prevention, and management. Erin also has a lot of experience with tube feeding. She has served on the Genesee Dietetic Association Board, was part of the Diabetes Educators Association, and was a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
She enjoys spending time outdoors and keeps active with several hobbies including running, boating, camping, and watching sporting events with her husband and five children.
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Regina Ludovico
MS, RDN, CDN
Regina Ludovico is a Registered Dietitian based in Syracuse, NY. She studied at SUNY Oneonta where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, a Master’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics and completed her Dietetic Internship in 2021. During Regina’s Dietetic Internship, she completed a 12-week pilot study for Kelly’s Choice. She was able to determine that Kelly’s Choice 12-week weight loss program was able to lower Hemoglobin A1C levels by 0.6 points in a group of patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Regina has experience working as a Clinical Dietitian at Auburn Community Hospital where she treats patients who are critically ill. Regina has a passion for not only working with chronic illnesses but her history as a dancer with the Syracuse City Ballet, plays a large role in her passion for sports nutrition today. Regina has seen firsthand the power of nutrition in enhancing performance. She is committed to encouraging people to create a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. In her free time Regina enjoys working out, dancing, spending time with friends and family, and cheering on her favorite men’s college basketball team, Syracuse University.
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Samantha Edgar
MS, RD, CDN
I am a registered dietitian located in a small town right next to Albany and Saratoga, NY. I attended SUNY Oneonta where I completed both my bachelor’s and master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics. I finished my master’s degree and internship in 2021. Nutrition and diet have been a major part of my life as I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease at a very young age and needed to navigate how I could best fit in with everyone else. This led me to find dietetics as my career path. I feel very confident in my knowledge of food allergies and nutritional needs.
I am currently working with an ARC as the only full-time clinical dietitian for the agency where I focus on individualizing diets and medical nutrition therapy to their specific needs. I am passionate about helping others and would love to help you achieve your needs and goals.
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Melissa Nieves
RD, LND, MPH
Melissa Nieves, LND, RD, MPH is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences campus.
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Natalie Noble
MS, RD, LDN
Natalie Noble is currently a dietetic intern at Syracuse University. After earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration from High Point University, Natalie found a new passion for nutrition and adjusted her career path, earning her master’s degree in nutrition from Case Western Reserve University.
Natalie is a firm believer in the concept of “food as medicine.” Her interest in nutrition developed while discovering new ways to relieve some of her own symptoms from some personal health problems she experienced. Since experiencing the powerful effects of proper nutrition, she has been dedicated to integrative and functional nutrition as well as diabetes prevention and management.
In her free time, Natalie enjoys traveling, biking, playing tennis, and hiking with her dog.
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Ximena Jimenez
MS, RD, LDN
Ximena Jimenez MS, RDN, LDN is a nutrition expert who believes that there is a strong connection between the way you nourish and treat your body and a positive and energetic life. A registered dietitian and nutritionist with a private practice in Miami, Ximena helps clients achieve their weight goals, manage blood sugar levels for those with diabetes and reduce cardiovascular risk by improving blood cholesterol and blood pressure levels through healthier diets.
Ximena proudly served as a national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for seven years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition, and a Master’s Degree in Communications from Florida International University.
She has reached millions of people through television, magazines, newspapers, and web venues. She has appeared in CNN en Español, Telemundo, Univision, AmericaTeve, Caracol, Univision Radio, and WLRN.
Ximena proudly served as a national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for seven years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition, and a Master’s Degree in Communications from Florida International University.
She has reached millions of people through television, magazines, newspapers, and web venues. She has appeared in CNN en Español, Telemundo, Univision, AmericaTeve, Caracol, Univision Radio, and WLRN.
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Anita Mirchandani
MS, RD, CDN
Anita Mirchandani, M.S, R.D, C.D.N received a B.A. from NYU and a M.S. in Clinical Nutrition from NYU. After completing a dietetic internship at New York-Presbyterian hospital, Anita became a Registered Dietitian in 2011. Anita also maintains current fitness certifications in indoor cycling, kickboxing, group exercise, and personal training. She is also an AFPA certified prenatal and postnatal exercise specialist.
As of June 2014, Anita represents the New York State Dietetic Association as a media spokesperson. Most recently, Anita consults on all things nutrition related for food and beverage start-ups.
Follow @FitNutAnita for interesting updates of fitness and nutrition content.
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Alisa McAleer
MS, RDN, LD, CDCES
Alisa is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist. She is based in California and previously worked as an integral part of the Emory Healthcare team in Atlanta, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Alisa completed her Master’s in Human Nutrition with a concentration in functional nutrition and brings attention to finding the root cause of your health issues.
Her caring approach to providing diabetes care and education has helped many patients reverse pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
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Veronica Carles
RD, CDN
My name is Veronica Carles. I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela; therefore, I am bilingual in both English and Spanish. I moved to Seattle WA in 2006, where I attended Seattle Pacific University and graduated Magna cum laude from nutritional sciences. After graduation, I interned at Sea Mar Community Health Centers where I became a registered dietitian in 2011. 10 years of experience as a dietitian, have led me to develop areas of expertise; my main focus is weight management and nutrition for optimizing athletic performance.
Since a young age, nutrition has been a drive of mine. At age 15, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) which causes hormonal imbalances among other complications. When not managed adequately, weight gain is a common consequence. This sparked my curiosity and subsequent commitment to learn about medical nutrition therapy management and the impact food has on our bodies.
It was my own process of transformation and growth that originated from my personal journey of losing 60 pounds over a one-year period which led me to develop this real and authentic connection with my clients. Truly relating and sharing my insights, allows me to be privileged to guide you through your own path. My one passion and calling in life is to motivate people, so they are inspired to find balance and discover a place of fulfillment, acceptance, and heighted nutritional knowledge.
Exercise is an especially important part of my life. It not only helps me feel strong and fit, but it centers me and let me be honest, it keeps me sane. On a regular basis, I practice hot yoga, run, and work with a physical trainer. However, I also love doing fun and dynamic workouts such as Barry’s Bootcamp or Soul-cycle. My three greatest exercise achievements have been running 3 half-marathons which with much determination and commitment I completed in less than 2 hours.
My principal objective is to show you a real-life person with similar struggles as you, with the intention of revealing how I pursue balance; so, you can learn to achieve it yourself. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals.
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Rebekah Hilfiger
RDN, CDN, LD
Rebekah Hilfiger, RDN, CDN, LD is a Registered Dietitian and has worked with people from diverse backgrounds in a variety of settings since 2013. Rebekah’s desire is to help people achieve better health and prevent chronic disease at every stage of life. She specializes in women’s health (pregnancy, PCOS, endometriosis), diabetes, digestive health, intuitive eating and thyroid/metabolism. Rebekah loves to empower individuals to transform their health and life by teaching them how to eat real food intuitively. She believes food is medicine and takes a Functional Integrative approach to nutrition.
Rebekah is originally from Rochester, NY. She received her BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from Messiah College (now called Messiah University) and completed her Dietetic Internship through Priority Nutrition Care Distance program.
When Rebekah isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, being active outdoors, and cooking old and new recipes in her kitchen.
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Timi Grulke
RDN
Timi Grulke is a Registered Dietitian based in Castle Rock, Colorado. She has a BS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Metropolitan State University in Denver, and completed her Dietetic Internship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
She values a “whole food” approach to nutrition, with emphasis on cognitive behavior therapy and repairing the relationship between food, body and mind.
Timi is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Denver Dietetic Association and is always looking for ways to give back to the community. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and camping in the beautiful Colorado mountains, capturing fleeting moments with portrait photography, and taking every opportunity to learn about and appreciate this big and complicated world we live in.
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Katie Leonard
MS, RD, CDN
Katie Leonard is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Dietitian Nutritionist located in Brooklyn, NY. She has a Master of Science degree in Nutrition Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Katie works collaboratively with patients, using nutrition counseling and education to help patients create and reach their health and nutrition goals. She also works with children, adolescents, and their caregivers to foster confidence in creating healthy and satisfying patterns for meals and snacks. Katie’s background is in the visual and performing arts, and she loves to garden, take walks, and spend time with her family in Brooklyn.
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Leisa Norman
RD, LD, UZIT
Leisa Norman is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian based in Boulder, Colorado Leisa has a strong healthcare and healthcare technology background. Her extensive knowledge in patient experience and Telehealth, make her a subject matter expert in the future of patient engagement and healthcare technology in nutrition. Leisa holds a BS in Integrative Sciences with a Minor in Nutrition and Health from Oakland University and a second BS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She completed Aramark’s Distance Dietetic Internship at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction with an emphasis on leadership and emerging trends in nutrition. Leisa moved back to the North Denver area where she became the Clinical Nutrition Manager at a local community-based hospital in Boulder. Leisa is also a Certified Urban Zen Integrative Therapist and Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher providing classes and education on self-care to healthcare workers, former patients, family and friends in the community. With a hippie heart and medical mind, she continues to explore science and spirit through movement and meditation. Leisa is an avid yogi, Reiki healer, plant lover and lifelong student. She loves to garden, cook, and get her hands dirty in every way food.
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Shari Keats
MS, RDN, CDN
Shari Keats is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in Westchester County with an expertise in celiac disease, the gluten-free diet, and other digestive disorders such as IBS and low FODMAP diet. She received her MS in Nutrition Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Through her master’s coursework and dietetic internship, she trained at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center. She has a Certificate of Training in Gluten Related Disorders from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and completed the Monash University ‘Low FODMAP Diet for IBS’ online training course for health professionals.
In addition to specializing in celiac disease and digestive health, Shari provides nutrition counseling in other areas including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer nutrition as part of previous positions in acute and long term care. Shari helps clients navigate through their food and nutrition concerns with compassion and determination. She prioritizes their needs and concerns and works with them to develop strategies for living a healthy, nutritious, and happy life.
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Lissie Schwarz
RD, CDN, CDCES
I am Lissie, a Registered Dietitian based in Atlanta, Georgia. I have had had experience in both inpatient and outpatient care settings for over 10 years. My true passion is nutrition counseling, as well as diabetes education in which I get to transform people’s way of life through the power of knowledge in food and nutrition. I am most rewarded to see the impact of medical nutrition therapy in patients and clients outcomes and lifestyle changes. How providing them with the necessary tools can translate into results in weight loss goals, as well as improvement to their diabetes management.
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Maggie Schulz
MS, RD, CDN
Maggie Schulz is a Registered Dietitian based in Rockville Centre, New York. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Long Island University. Maggie also completed her dietetic internship at Long Island University specializing in health and wellness.
Maggie has experience in clinical nutrition in the acute care setting, helping people heal using food and nutrition. She also has a background in athletics and believes healthy food is the best fuel to achieve peak athletic performance. Maggie’s approach to nutrition is to implement long lasting, realistic changes to create a positive relationship with food and a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Maggie loves to spend her downtime in the kitchen, cooking delicious meals and trying out new recipes. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, boating, shopping and going to the beach.
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Leah Galitzdorfer
MS, RDN
Leah Galitzdorfer is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who believes that food should be celebrated, whether as a form of self-love or as a way to connect with others. Leah focuses on empowering clients with nutritional knowledge and using this knowledge to create the confidence and ability to develop healthy and sustainable behaviors. She considers the cultural background and living environments of each individual, working with clients to identify relevant dietary goals that best suit their lifestyle needs.
Leah received her MS in Nutrition at CUNY Brooklyn College, in Brooklyn, NY and completed her dietetic program at CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy in New York, NY. She has conducted research focusing on drivers for behavior change and the role of other social and environmental factors that influence our decisions to eat the foods that we do. Previously, Leah has provided group and individual counseling for families, adults, and adolescents in outpatient, private practice, and community settings. Her areas of focus include prevention and maintenance of diet-related chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, maternal and pediatric health, and weight loss/maintenance.
Leah is always planning her next culinary adventure, whether it be discovering new places in Los Angeles, or traveling to lesser known regions abroad. When not filling her google maps with new eateries, Leah can most likely be found hiking, cycling, or submerged in a good historical novel.
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