Today we’d like to introduce you to Chandler Ray
Chandler, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
From a young age, nutrition has played a significant role in my life. Growing up as an athlete and avid runner, I learned proper nutrition was vital to performing and feeling my best. In contrast, I struggled with an eating disorder at that very same time in my young adolescent life. This roller coaster of health and a constantly changing relationship with food led me to where I am today. My recovery was the foundation to my passion for nutrition and the decision I made to help those who face their own health challenges.
Since becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I truly discovered the healing and nurturing power of food. After completing my undergraduate studies in Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University, I went on to complete my accredited dietetic internship at The University of Maryland. My career started off in San Diego, where I worked in a variety of settings including pediatrics, functional medicine, and genetics. I launched a new patient menu for the largest pediatric hospital in California and served as the lead dietitian for a genetics company, specializing in sustainable weight management and nutrigenomics (the relationship between nutrients, diet, and genetics).
In 2020, I moved back to my home state of New Jersey to start my own private practice- Chandler Ray, RDN LLC. My practice provides personalized one-on-one nutrition counseling and health coaching both in person in New Jersey and virtually nationwide. Since opening my practice, our team has helped thousands of clients achieve their health goals, develop a healthier relationship with food, make sustainable diet and lifestyle changes, improve energy and digestion, and manage or reverse chronic illness such as diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune diseases, and heart disease.
In my spare time you can find me traveling around the globe, going to the beach, or hiking with my pups!
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
My own battle with disordered eating at a young age and ultimately my recovery led me down the path to where I am today. Although this journey wasn’t easy, it allowed me to cultivate trust with my body and learn to truly nourish it. As a result of my personal challenges, I am extremely passionate about helping others cultivate a healthy relationship with food, relearn how to listen to their bodies, and become their healthiest self.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
With nutrition, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Instead at Chandler Ray, RDN LLC, we look at the whole person and take a personalized approach to help our clients optimize their health, understand the WHY behind their food choices, and ultimately live a healthy balanced lifestyle.
We see clients for a broad range of reasons, including:
– General health
– Energy
– Sustainable weight management
– Heart health, high cholesterol, hypertension
– Food allergies or sensitivities
– Eating disorders
– Sports Nutrition
– Inflammation management
– Diabetes and blood sugar management
– Pediatrics
– Gut Health
– Picky Eating
– Family meal planning
… and more!
It is our mission to make nutrition counseling accessible to as many people as possible by offering in person and virtual sessions that is covered by all major insurance plans.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
My favorite childhood memory would have to be spending my summers at the beach. Growing up in a small tight-knit beach community, I spent every summer at the beach . A distinct memory is riding my bike up to the beach early morning, leaving mid day for sandwiches on my grandma’s porch, followed by ice cream from the ice cream truck, and spending my days swimming with my dad in the ocean.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.chandlerrayrdn.com/
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