Meet The Team
Mary Ellen Kelly
MS RD CSSD LDN
EDUCATION:
New York University: MS Clinical Nutrition
Boston University: BS Dietetics
PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS:
Miami Dolphins
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
St. John's University (NY)
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
CURRENT or FORMER CLIENTS:
New York Liberty
Baylor University
Bloomsburg University
Boston College
Boston University
Golf, Mind & Body
LaSalle University
New York Liberty
University of Delaware
USA Lacrosse
Meet Mary Ellen...
Welcome to Fuel Forward! I'm so glad you're here. When I think about what drove me to be a sports dietitian, I always say that sports and food were our love languages growing up in my house! All of my favorite memories involve food and sports.
As a Registered Dietitian and Board-Certified Sports Nutritionist, I have spent 20 years helping athletes and active individuals learn to fuel their bodies to reach their goals. Also, as a mom, a marathon runner, and a former Division 1 collegiate track and field student-athlete, I have personal experience applying evidence-based fueling strategies in simple and practical ways.
My career has allowed me to blend the science of nutrition with my love for food. I have gained a deep appreciation for the psychology behind each individual’s relationship with food. Everyone comes to the table with a lifetime of experiences that shape that relationship. As a sports dietitian, I am a translator of nutrition science into user-friendly terms, a listener, a critical thinker, a problem solver, an educator, and of course a foodie!
Whether you are looking for individual nutrition coaching for yourself or your family member or you are in search of team/organization performance nutrition consultation services, you have come to the right place. We are looking forward to learning all about you and your goals!
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Kristin Pirigyi
MS RD CSSD
EDUCATION:
North Carolina Central University: MS Dietetics
North Carolina Central University: BS Foods and Nutrition
Rowan University: BS Chemical Engineering
PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS:
Duke Regional Hospital
EXOS @ Raleigh Orthopaedic
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
CURRENT or FORMER CLIENTS:
Carolina Hurricanes
USA Baseball
Raleigh Orthopaedic
Meet Kristin...
Hi there! We are glad you are here. Just over ten years ago, I left my job as a Chemical Engineer to pursue a career in nutrition. As a Registered Dietitian, I have had the opportunity to work with clients in many different settings, from acute care to professional athletes. I have helped clients learn to fuel their bodies for optimal performance and achieve their goals through collaboration. Eating is a personal experience, and a successful plan considers your unique tastes, cultural preferences, and dietary restrictions. While I find nutrition fascinating, I also realize that it can be confusing. We are bombarded with information regarding food and its relation to health and wellness. As a dietitian, I am here to help you sift through that information and identify evidence-based strategies that are practical and beneficial for you.
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Kailah Murphy
MS RD CSSD
EDUCATION:
Boston University: MS Clinical Nutrition
Boston University: BS Dietetics
CURRENT EMPLOYER:
MEDgevity
PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS:
Boston College Football
University of Virginia
Walden GOALS Program
Together, we will identify your "why" and create strategies to attain your goals and LEVEL UP!
A quote that has really stuck with me is, "consider tomorrow." Let's do something today that will positively impact tomorrow's performance.
Meet Kailah...
Hello! Welcome to Fuel Forward!
As a young athlete, I fell in love with nutrition when I discovered fueling myself with my favorite foods could be fun AND improve my game! As I followed this passion, I found my "why" was devoting my career to helping professional and recreational athletes of all ages do the same.
Amanda Feldman
MS RD
Meet Amanda...
Hi there! Welcome to Fuel Forward!
I gained a newfound appreciation for nutrition when I ran my first marathon more than 5 years ago. Experiencing how nutrient adequacy and timing impacted both my performance and recovery excited me and served as a catalyst for my decision to leave my job in healthcare analytics to pursue a career in Nutrition. As a Registered Dietitian, my main goal is to help you see food as fuel and figure out what works best for you based on your goals, individual needs and preferences.
EDUCATION:
Boston University: MS Clinical Nutrition
Boston University: BA Biology
EXPERIENCE:
Boston Fleet - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
Boston College
Florida State University
