Ava Grapsy

About Ava

Food and movement are both my work and my joy. I earned an MHSc in Nutrition at Cedar Crest College and have one year of experience as a registered dietitian, working across hospitals, community health programs, sports nutrition, and outpatient clinics in Allentown, Pennsylvania. As an RD and LDN I bring science-based care with a warm, real-world lens. Outside of sessions you'll find me cooking, playing volleyball or pickleball, hitting the golf course, or grabbing drinks with friends and shopping.

Approach to care

Science guides the plans we'll build, but people guide the decisions. I combine evidence-based protocols with a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance so we can uncover what actually fits your life. We'll focus on sustainable, behavior-based changes rather than quick fixes, using a weight-neutral lens that prioritizes wellbeing over numbers. I aim to teach the how and why behind recommendations, and I'll give clear, actionable steps we can test, measure, and adjust together.

Your first session with Ava

Expect a relaxed, judgment-free conversation where we review your medical history and any lab work or biometrics so we can see the full picture together. We'll take time to explore your relationship with food, daily routines, and what has or hasn't worked, digging into the details that matter. You don't need to have everything figured out. By the end we'll pick one or two short-term, practical goals and a clear first step, and I'll help prioritize what to try first so you leave feeling supported and ready.

Location

📍 Allentown, Pennsylvania

Education

MHSc in Nutrition at Cedar Crest College

Hobbies

Cooking, Volleyball, Pickleball, Golf, getting drinks with friends, and shopping!

Licenses and Certifications