Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN, is a registered dietitian, board-certified specialist in sports dietetics, and a certified personal trainer. Ziesmer earned her undergraduate degree in dietetics from the University of Maryland and her master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from SUNY College at Oneonta.
After graduate school, Ziesmer worked as the campus dietitian for the University of South Carolina, educating students on eating for their sport, weight management, eating disorders, and other health conditions. She was part of the eating disorders task force and took on the role of developing the program, “Carolina BeYoutiful.” She also worked as the sports dietitian for Apex Athletic Performance, where she counseled young athletes and athletes preparing for the NFL draft.
Ziesmer later went on to fulfill her dream of opening a private practice, Elite Nutrition & Performance, in 2012. Through her practice, she works with a variety of athletes, including middle and high school athletes, adults competing in endurance sports, and professional athletes, to teach them how to fuel their bodies for optimal health and performance through an evidence-based, food-first approach.
