WHERE health
MEETS happiness.

HOLISTIC NUTRITION COACHING

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TRANSFORM YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD & BECOME THE HEALTHIEST VERSION OF YOU!

If you are reading this, chances are you’re tired of trying diets. You know they don’t work, and would rather make improvements to your health that actually last. 

Research shows that constant dieting doesn’t just drain your willpower—it can actually disrupt your metabolism, ramp up stress around food, and make you feel worse in the long run. To really break the cycle, we have to look under the hood: your habits, your mindset, your daily rhythms, and the beliefs that keep you stuck.

As a registered dietitian, my job is to help you understand what’s actually driving your patterns and give you science-backed tools to change them. Together, we’ll sort through the noise, get clear on what your body needs, and build practical routines that support your energy, your mood, and a more relaxed, confident relationship with food.

I believe that “eat less, move more" is such a huge oversimplification of health. I take a holistic approach, addressing various wellness aspects like sleep, movement, routines, and emotional well-being. Healthy eating is very nuanced. Nutrition is just one piece of the puzzle, and there is no one-size fits all approach.

WORK WITH ME
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What’s Offered

Hi, I’m Emma. As a registered dietitian with a fitness background, I bring a concierge-level approach to nutrition. I don’t hand you a list of rules—I guide you through a research-backed process that transforms your relationship with food, aligns your habits with your lifestyle, and supports lasting, high-level well-being.


This is for you IF…

  • You’re ready to ditch the constant mental tug-of-war around food.

  • You live with chronic health conditions, food allergies, or intolerances and want an approach that actually works for your body.

  • You’re highly active and want fitness-focused nutrition guidance.

  • You’re navigating hormone-related changes—thyroid issues, PCOS, perimenopause, pregnancy, or other hormonal shifts—and want guidance tailored to your physiology.

  • You experience digestive challenges like IBS, SIBO, bloating, or other gut-related issues, and want strategies to reduce uncomfortable symptoms.

  • You’re overwhelmed by nutrition misinformation and want clear, evidence-based guidance you can trust.


This is not for you IF…

  • You’re looking for a one-size-fits-all meal plan or rigid rules about what to eat and when. True transformation comes from understanding your body, your lifestyle, and your goals. In this program, I serve as your guide, strategist, and accountability partner—helping you make personalized, evidence-based choices that are sustainable, empowering, and tailored entirely to you.

MEET EMMA

Hi, I’m Emma Nelson,
a Dietitian, Personal Trainer, and Nashville native!

After my own challenging experiences with dieting growing up, I set out to find a better way—for myself and for others. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at MTSU and completed my dietetic internship at Lipscomb University. My personal journey gives me empathy for the struggles my clients face, while my professional expertise allows me to guide them toward real, lasting change.

What I love most about my work is helping people heal their bodies with food, release the hold of diet culture, and find true balance in their lives. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing clients gain confidence in their choices, improve their health, and thrive—body and mind.

Hi, I’m Emma Nelson, a Dietitian, Personal Trainer, and Nashville native!

SERVICES

LET’S TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH & FITNESS AND HELP YOU GAIN A HEALTHIER MINDSET - WITH NO FAD DIETING INVOLVED.

I offer a variety of services to fit the individual needs of my clients, and would love to discuss what might be the best fit for you. To get in touch, please follow the steps under “Getting Started.”

GETTING STARTED

Concierge Nutrition Program

The Format: High-touch, concierge-style nutrition coaching with Emma, designed for people who want expert guidance, full support, and real transformation. Sessions are held virtually for maximum flexibility and access. 

The Details: Together, we’ll build a fully customized nutrition strategy that fits your lifestyle—not the other way around. You’ll uncover the “why” behind your habits, identify the barriers that keep derailing your progress, and learn how to create sustainable change that actually sticks. We’ll dive into mindset work, goal-setting, performance fueling, metabolism support, and anything else you need to feel in control of your health.

These sessions are your dedicated space—ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, celebrate wins, and get the kind of individualized attention you won’t find in traditional programs.

The Experience: Premium support, deep clarity, and evidence-based coaching that takes you from overwhelmed to confident—and from stuck to unstoppable.


Functional Lab
Testing

The Details: Lab offerings include a complete metabolic panel, lipid panel, hormone tests, Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus (GI-MAP), nutrigenomic testing, in addition to nutrient and vitamin deficiency tests. 30-minute results review consultation included with testing. Recommended in conjunction with the concierge nutrition program.


LEARN MORE & PURCHASE

Heal Your Relationship with Food & Body Online Course

The Format: A 12-module online course to transform your mindset and health!

The Details: This course helps you break free from diet culture, rebuild trust with your body, and create a balanced, sustainable approach to health. Through 12 modules with videos, journal prompts, and actionable tools, you'll learn about intuitive eating, gut health, emotional well-being, and body image. You’ll also join a private, supportive community for guidance, encouragement, and real connection throughout the journey.

TESTIMONIALS

GETTING STARTED

One thing I love about coaching is that I get to work directly with individuals like you. This personalized element means high success rates for my clients, but beyond that, I also believe that one-on-one conversations and connections can truly soften the difficulties and isolation that come with the healing process.

Ready to work together? Here are my steps to getting started:

STEP ONE: APPLY

Start by filling out the application. I’d love to know a little bit about you and what your nutrition and health goals are. 

STEP 2: DISCOVERY CALL

Your next step is a free discovery call. In this call, you’ll uncover your biggest nutrition challenges, receive a personalized roadmap, and explore strategies to reach your goals. If it’s a good fit, you’ll get an exclusive invitation to join my 1:1 program and start transforming your health.

Lastly, we will curate a game plan on how to proceed based on your goals, recommended frequency of visits, duration of relationship, additional help or resources (e.g., functional lab testing, meal planning) that may be required, etc. 

From here, your journey begins to becoming the healthiest version of you.

STEP 3: GAME PLAN

FAQS

  • I’m not sure! Everyone takes a different amount of time to heal and improve their relationship to food. Some of my clients are finished with my services after a few months, and other clients take a few years. There’s no wrong or right timeline for growth.

    I will add, however, that our goal for each client is to eventually “graduate” them from my services. Similar to therapy, which you might return to for maintenance check-ins, the goal is not to be going regularly forever. Instead, the goal is to make steady progress over time to eventually turn you back loose in the world with new tools and skills, changed and stronger than before.

  • Yes and no. Weight struggles are a common concern as it relates to health, and I take all your concerns into consideration. However, weight is often a symptom and not a root cause–which means there is a whole spectrum of other health-, wellness-, and mindset-related elements to address first and foremost, so you can feel your best.

  • It depends! Each session is different depending on you and your journey. In general, sessions are conversation-based as we discuss your journey, your struggles, and strategies to overcome them. Sometimes a session will take on a more educational bent if explaining something in-depth, but all our nutrition advice is evidence-based; we hold ourselves to a strict code of ethics when it comes to advising! Other times, we’ll go over your food journal or a meal plan in our sessions.

  • Our concierge, high level nutrition programs include 24/7 messenger (text and voice note) access. Dietitian in your pocket!

  • Payments are billed via our secure health portal for each appointment or package. We accept all credit cards, as well as Venmo and HSA/FSA cards.

  • In order to provide concierge-level services, we no longer accept insurance. However, we offer many types of payment plans, and never want finances to be the reason you don't invest in your health and happiness!

  • Yes, you can typically use these cards to pay for sessions.

  • Yes—depending on the needs and th age of the child! Fill out a contact form at the bottom of this page to see if we can help.

  • Yes—rates for couples may differ as each individual has unique challenges to overcome when it comes to nutrition. We understand that nutrition often affects the entire household!

  • Outside of TN, it depends on laws in your state. We are happy to look into if it is possible when you contact us.

CONTACT

Ready to get started and become the healthiest version of you, inside and out?

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