Areas served: Lexington, VA and surrounding Rockbridge County
Lexington's nutrition and dietitian community serves a population with diverse needs, from managing chronic conditions to sports performance optimization. The area's registered dietitians practice in clinical settings, private practice, and telehealth formats, with many holding specialized certifications in diabetes education, eating disorders, or pediatric nutrition. Insurance coverage varies significantly among providers, with some accepting most major plans while others operate on a private-pay basis.
Genesis Health Solutions is a doctor-led weight management and peripheral neuropathy clinic in Lynchburg, VA, founded and run by Dr. Jeff Tanzar and Dr. Cindy Tanzar. They offer personalized weight loss programs focused on hormone balance, inflammation reduction, and metabolic transformation—including a natural GLP-1 alternative—along with advanced neuropathy treatment targeting root causes of nerve damage. Their holistic approach combines nutrition, behavior modification, and detoxification to achieve sustainable results without crash diets or quick fixes.
MetaFitRx is a metabolic fitness lab in Richmond and Charlottesville, VA run by David and Melissa that specializes in personalized metabolic assessments and nutrition coaching. They offer DEXA body composition scans, VO2max cardiovascular testing, and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) assessments to create data-driven nutrition and fitness plans. Their approach combines gold-standard metabolic testing with health behavior coaching to help clients optimize their nutrition, break through fitness plateaus, and achieve sustainable results.
Metabolic Bootcamp offers nutritional supplements and wellness products designed to support sleep, energy, gut health, and fitness goals. Founded by Dr. Tom, the company provides customers with tips, training, and recipes alongside their product line. Beyond health transformation, Metabolic Bootcamp directs proceeds to global mission work including clean water initiatives, feeding programs, and human trafficking prevention.
Complete Health - Wards Rd is a nutrition-focused wellness practice in Lynchburg serving clients seeking personalized dietary guidance and nutritional support. Based on their social media presence, they provide evidence-based nutrition counseling tailored to individual health goals and conditions. The practice focuses on helping clients achieve sustainable health improvements through professional nutrition expertise.
Candice Sapp is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with 18 years of experience offering personalized nutrition counseling for diabetes management, weight loss, gastrointestinal health (IBS, IBD, Celiac), eating disorders, pregnancy/postpartum nutrition, and general wellness. She uses evidence-based, individualized approaches including meal planning, intuitive eating, motivational interviewing, and functional nutrition strategies. Candice accepts most major insurance plans and offers both in-person visits in Charlottesville and virtual consultations across multiple states.
The Strength Initiative is a physician-founded nonprofit in Charlottesville delivering science-based strength training exclusively for women. They offer accessible group lifting classes, women's wellness workshops on topics like bone health and nutrition, and community events like Movement & Mocktails—all designed to eliminate barriers like cost, intimidation, and access challenges. Their mission is to help women of all ages and backgrounds build muscle, prevent injury, and improve long-term health through evidence-based training in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Kelsey Shaughnessy, RDN, offers personalized one-on-one nutrition counseling in Roanoke and virtually throughout the U.S. She specializes in weight loss, diabetes management, women's health, heart health, and meal planning, helping clients break cycles of chronic dieting and learn to manage their nutrition independently. Her approach emphasizes personalization and behavior change, with flexible service options ranging from single sessions to ongoing monthly accountability.
Shenandoah Powerhouse Gym & Fitness Center is a full-service fitness facility in Waynesboro offering personal training, group fitness classes, nutrition coaching, and HiitFIT Anytime HIIT workouts in a unique century-old building with modern equipment. Owned by Lindsay and Wayne Williams, the gym serves everyone from beginners to competitive athletes with certified trainers who develop personalized programs, Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialists who create custom meal plans, and complimentary childcare six days a week so members can focus on their workouts.
Sisu Systems, founded in 2004, is a performance training and sports nutrition company led by Kristen Hamilton, DCN, RDN, CSSD. They provide personalized coaching, sports and wellness nutrition services, and staffing solutions for individuals, teams, schools, and organizations—delivered both virtually and on-site. Their approach emphasizes individualized programming rather than generic plans, with a team of qualified strength and conditioning coaches dedicated to client success.
Abundant Life Nutritional Therapy, run by Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Valerie Huston, specializes in Nutrition Response Testing (NRT) to identify root causes of health issues—including hidden allergens, toxic substances, and organisms—without using drugs. They create personalized, natural supplement protocols and food allergy elimination programs designed to help clients resolve chronic symptoms like fatigue, digestive problems, and migraines. Their approach focuses on restoring health through targeted nutritional repair rather than temporary symptom management.
Orofino Wellness is a Pilates studio in Fredericksburg, VA offering group and private Pilates classes, including reformer and mat-based instruction, alongside nutritional coaching. Founded by Alona, the studio specializes in meeting clients where they are physically while building functional movement and strength through a compassionate, inclusive approach. Beyond Pilates, they provide one-on-one nutritional coaching focused on food freedom and sustainable healthy eating habits, making them a comprehensive wellness destination.
Central Virginia Nutrition Counseling provides individualized nutrition counseling and weight management coaching led by a skilled registered dietitian. They specialize in helping clients develop sustainable lifestyle and dietary changes tailored to their unique health needs, focusing on realistic behavioral modifications that support long-term wellness. Their approach emphasizes building confidence and providing clients with practical tools and knowledge to achieve balanced nutrition and healthy weight management.
Revolution Health in Palmyra, VA offers comprehensive nutrition planning and sports nutrition coaching through their integrated REV0 app platform. Their team of expert registered dietitians creates personalized 4-week meal plans and provides 1:1 functional medicine and sports nutrition support, often available at no cost with insurance. They combine structured nutrition guidance with intentional fitness programming and recovery practices for measurable, lasting results.
“When I first met Kerri, I’d been suffering a combination of semi-mysterious symptoms and issues for several years. With some of my first practitioners, I took one step forwards and two steps back. I was struggling on a daily basis when I started working with Kerri, wondering if I’d ever feel like me again. From the start, it was clear Kerri was a partner in my health and wellness, gathering all of my history and leaving no stone unturned. We worked closely together for months, and when we found I needed a more intensive treatment plan, she advocated for me to get everything I needed. Through our partnership, I’m finally feeling like me again - walking in wellness daily is priceless. Kerri will help you find answers and get the support you need to feel like YOU again.”
— Heather Rudd Palmer, Google Review · 5 ★ avg from 5 reviewsCarilion Wellness Roanoke is a 79,000 square-foot fitness and wellness facility offering comprehensive health services including group exercise classes (over 150 per week), personal training, nutrition consultation, and aquatic therapy. The facility features two pools, cardio theater, functional training studio, racquetball courts, pickleball, and dedicated youth services with free childcare, making it an all-in-one wellness destination for families and individuals of all fitness levels.
Real Life Nutrition, Inc., led by Katherine Shaw, RD, CDCES, specializes in nutrition counseling and diabetes management in Roanoke. Katherine combines her expertise as a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to provide personalized nutrition guidance that empowers clients to take control of their health. She works with clients to develop individualized nutrition plans rather than prescriptive diets, helping them understand how food choices impact blood sugar management and overall wellness.
Vital Energy Nutrition is a holistic wellness practice in downtown Lexington focused on nutrition counseling and personalized dietary approaches to support overall health. The business emphasizes natural, whole-food-based nutrition strategies designed to optimize energy levels and wellness outcomes. They work with clients seeking to improve their health through targeted nutritional guidance and lifestyle changes.
Caroline Hackley is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) with a Master's degree in Education, serving patients through Augusta Health's outpatient nutrition program in Fishersville. She coordinates the Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Self-Management Education Program, providing personalized nutrition counseling and diabetes education to help patients manage their health through food and lifestyle changes. As part of Augusta Health's comprehensive dietitian team, she brings specialized expertise in medical nutrition therapy and patient education.
Roanoke Nutrition is a local nutrition and wellness business in Roanoke, VA specializing in personalized dietary guidance and nutritional counseling. They work with clients to develop sustainable eating strategies tailored to individual health goals and lifestyles. The business focuses on helping people make informed nutritional choices to support their overall wellness.
Cheryl Miller, RD, is a Registered Dietitian with Augusta Health's Clinical Nutrition team in Fishersville, VA. She provides comprehensive nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy for both inpatient and outpatient care, specializing in diabetes management, cardiovascular disease, weight management, GI disorders, eating disorders, renal disease, cancer nutrition, and other chronic conditions. Miller works as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to translate nutrition science into practical, personalized solutions for patients seeking to manage their health through diet.
Tina Renick is a nutrition specialist serving the Roanoke area, providing personalized nutrition counseling and dietary guidance. With a focus on individualized care, she works with clients to develop sustainable eating habits and address their specific health goals through evidence-based nutrition strategies.
Elizabeth D. Payne is a registered dietitian offering personalized nutrition counseling in Lynchburg. She provides evidence-based dietary guidance to help clients achieve their health and wellness goals through individualized meal planning and nutrition education.
Dr. Tamara Santa Ana is a holistic wellness practitioner serving the Lexington area from her North Main Street office. She offers comprehensive wellness services that integrate natural and alternative health approaches to address clients' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Dr. Santa Ana works with clients seeking a more natural, whole-person approach to health and wellness.
Genesis Health Solutions in Lynchburg is the top-ranked provider with a Lantern Score of 85.67/100 and 5★ rating from 575 reviews. Founded by Dr. Jeff Tanzar and Dr. Cindy Tanzar, they specialize in medically-supervised weight loss with hormone and metabolic optimization, as well as peripheral neuropathy management.
Candice Sapp, RD (Lantern Score: 82.98/100) is a Certified Diabetes Educator with 18 years of experience and 5★ rating, offering specialized diabetes counseling alongside weight loss and GI health support. Kelsey Shaughnessy, RDN (Lantern Score: 79.34/100) in Roanoke also specializes in diabetes management with personalized one-on-one counseling available virtually.
The Strength Initiative (Lantern Score: 82.85/100, 5★ from 38 reviews) is a physician-founded nonprofit in Charlottesville offering science-based strength training exclusively for women, including wellness nutrition support. Additionally, Candice Sapp, RD (Lantern Score: 82.98/100) specializes in women's health nutrition and postpartum support.
Vital Energy Nutrition (Lantern Score: 67.15/100, 5★) is located in downtown Lexington and focuses on personalized nutrition counseling with natural wellness approaches. Kelsey Brown, RDN (Lantern Score: 64.03/100, 5★), is also based in Lexington and provides personalized nutrition counseling for chronic condition management and medical nutrition therapy.
MetaFitRx (Lantern Score: 85.07/100, 5★ from 154 reviews) in Richmond and Charlottesville specializes in personalized metabolic assessments and nutrition coaching, including DEXA body composition analysis. Sisu Systems, LLC led by Kristen Hamilton, DCN, RDN, CSSD (Lantern Score: 77.70/100, 5★) provides performance-based sports nutrition coaching with personalized training.
Carilion Wellness in Roanoke (Lantern Score: 73.23/100, 4.5★ from 271 reviews) is a 79,000 square-foot facility offering over 150 group exercise classes weekly, personal training, nutrition counseling, and rehabilitation therapy. Shenandoah Powerhouse Gym & Fitness Center in Waynesboro (Lantern Score: 77.90/100, 4.8★) provides personal training, group classes, nutrition coaching, and HIIT workouts.