Tidewater Dietetic Association Speakers/Consultation List

The following dietitians are available for speaking engagements and/or personal consultations in the Tidewater area. Areas of expertise and contact information are provided. Please contact the dietitians directly for more information.

Kristine Rand, MSW, RD
824 Greenbrier Parkway, Suite 100
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 410-7390
rrand@aol.com
www.randgyn.com
Areas of Specialty:
Eating disorders; disordered eating; body dysmorphia

Bette Brock, RD
748 N. Battlefield Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 382-8606
bette.brock@vdh.virginia.gov
Areas of Specialty:
Public health; WIC

Mary Amabile, RD
712 Old Fields Arch
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 409-3408
Areas of Specialty:
Sports nutrition; personal training

Caren Frigge, MS, RD
P.O. Box 45 Cedar Shores Lane
Hallieford, VA 23068
(804) 725-9583
cfrigge@aol.com
Areas of Specialty:
Geriatrics

Lucinda Moore, MS, RD
11 Woodall Dr.
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 303-6403
lcinmor@aol.com
Areas of Specialty:
Diabetes; wellness; weight mangement; menu planning; nutrition assessments at residential facilities

Christie Shield, RD
28422 Yeo Neck Run
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 442-4966
cshield@verizon.net
Areas of Specialty:
Long term care; renal nutrition

Gail Nilsen, RD
115 Halstead Dr.
Moyock, NC 27958
(757) 469-2187
gnilsen2002@hotmail.com
Areas of Specialty:
Long term care

Shirley Ortery, RD
129 Wendfield Cr.
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 599-5451
sorteryrd@hotmail.com
Areas of Specialty:
Long term care; CCRC; AL; behavioral health

Sheila Bailey, RD, ACSM Fitness Specialist
824 Etheridge Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23502
wearefit@cox.net
www.wearefit.net
Areas of Specialty:
Long term care; grocery store tours; cooking demos; public speaking; adult weight mgmt; exercise

Nanette Sarper, RD
1902 Omohundro Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 622-4935
nanettesarper@gmail.com
Areas of Specialty:
Renal; wellness; diabetes

Polly Thanadar, MS, RD
301 Goode Way, Suite 201
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 397-0709
polly.thanadar@yahoo.com
Areas of Specialty:
Diabetes; renal; cardiovascular; hypertension, digestive disorders

Brooke Mercedes, RD, CSSD
828 Healthy Way, Suite 105
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 463-2540
brooke_mercedes@bshsi.org
www.bonsecoursinmotion.com
Areas of Specialty:
Eating disorders; weight mangement; sports performance; pediatrics & adults

Shaye Arluk, MS, RD, HFI
1259 Harris Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 416-2897
shayerd@cox.net
Areas of Specialty:
Eating disorders; childhood obesity; sports nutrition; individual consulting and group lecturer

Darden Adams Chronister, MS, RD, LDN
207A 74th St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(434) 989-4683
dardenMSRD@aol.com
Areas of Specialty:
Long term care; acute care; enteral nutrition; weight mgmt; administration

Lucinda “Lynn” Earle, MPH, RD
260 Grayson Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 623-9014
llearle@msn.com
Areas of Specialty:
Weight management; disordered eating; sports nutrition; vegetarian; diabetes; HIV

Jim White, RD, ACSM Health Specialist
1577 Laskin Rd., Suite 105
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 749-8469
jim@jimwhitefit.com
www.jimwhitefit.com
Areas of Specialty:
Weight loss; men’s health; sports nutrition

Jill Weisenberger, MS, RD, CDE
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 890-2343
jillweisenberger@cox.net
www.allthatsnutrition.net
Areas of Specialty:
Corporate consulting; speaking; freelance writing; nutrition analysis; recipe development; nutrition communications; PR; diabetes; weight mangement

Top Ten Reasons Why Consulting with a Registered Dietitian Can Benefit You

1. You have diabetes, cardiovascular problems or high blood pressure.
An RD serves as an integral part of your health-care team by helping you safely change your eating plan without compromising taste or nutrition.
2. You are thinking of having or have had gastric bypass surgery.
A registered dietitian will help you learn to eat again. Since your stomach can only manage small servings, it’s a challenge to get the right amount of nutrients in your body. An RD will work with you and your physician to develop an eating plan for your new needs.
3. You have digestive problems.
A registered dietitian will work with your physician to help fine-tune your diet so you are not aggravating your condition with fried foods, too much caffeine or carbonation.
4. You’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
A registered dietitian can help make sure you get nutrients like folate, especially during the first three months of pregnancy, lowering your newborn’s risk for neural tube or spinal cord defects.
5. You need guidance and confidence for breastfeeding your baby.
A registered dietitian can help make sure you’re getting enough iron, vitamin D, fluoride and B vitamins for you and your little one.
6. Your teenager has issues with food and eating healthfully.
A registered dietitian can assist with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and overweight issues.
7. You need to gain or lose weight.
A registered dietitian can suggest additional calorie sources for healthy weight gain or a restricted-calorie eating plan plus regular physical activity for weight loss while still eating all your favorite foods.
8. You’re caring for an aging parent.
A registered dietitian can help with food or drug interaction, proper hydration, special diets for hypertension and changing taste buds as you age.
9. You want to eat smarter.
A registered dietitian can help you sort through misinformation; learn how to read labels at the supermarket; discover that healthy cooking is inexpensive, learn how to eat out without ruining your eating plan and how to resist workplace temptations.
10. You want to improve your performance in sports.
A registered dietitian can help you set goals to achieve results — whether you’re running a marathon, skiing or jogging with your dog.