Christa Byrd

About Christa

Nutrition has been the throughline of my career and my home life. With 22 years as a Registered Dietitian and an MA in Family and Consumer Sciences, I blend clinical experience, foodservice leadership, and functional nutrition to help people feel their best. I led large hospital foodservice operations for a 500 plus bed facility, managed a team of more than 130 staff, and spent a decade providing inpatient care for general medical/surgical patients and geriatric patients. More recently I worked in outpatient care focusing on fertility, hormone health, and integrative nutrition approaches. As an RDN and CLC, and as a wife and mother of five, I bring practical, compassionate guidance grounded in real life. When I am not with patients you might find me rock climbing, lifting weights, or playing tennis, running or playing games with my kids.

Approach to care

I center care on lasting habits and the whole person, not short-term fixes. Together we'll use current research and practical strategies to understand root causes and create clear, sustainable steps. I practice in a weight-neutral, judgment-free way so we can focus on behaviors, function, and quality of life. Education is central, so you'll leave sessions with concrete tools and a plan we can adjust as life changes. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative, and accountability is balanced with empathy.

Your first session with Christa

Expect a relaxed, thorough conversation where we review your medical history and current routines. We'll talk about what has and has not worked, and together we'll create an initial meal plan and a few achievable goals. If you're navigating paleo, keto, allergy-free, or elimination diets, we'll make those changes practical and sustainable. You do not need to have everything figured out, and this is a nonjudgmental space. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Fertility Care Practitioner (FCP) and former Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) I also support postpartum and lactation concerns when they come up, and we'll leave the visit with clear next steps tailored to your life.

Education

MA in Family and Consumer Sciences

Hobbies

Rock Climbing, Weight lifting, Tennis, Golf,

Licenses and Certifications