Gabriela Alfonso

About Gabriela

What I Offer: I help athletes cut through the noise and fuel with purpose. I focus on optimizing energy and body composition, reducing injury risk, and supporting immune health, training adaptations and recovery capacity. I streamline science into practical systems that fit your busy lifestyle—whether you’re traveling, juggling school/work with sport, or competing at the professional level. Who I Am: I am a Cuban-American sports dietitian with over a decade of experience, including serving as the first full-time Minor League Sports Dietitian for the Boston Red Sox. Fluent in Spanish, I connect with a wide community of athletes. Beyond credentials, I’m an athlete at heart who knows the challenge of balancing sport, academics, and life. Food, to me, is more than fuel—it’s culture, connection, and joy. That passion shapes my work—helping athletes perform, recover, and approach food with confidence as they aim for excellence.

Approach to care

My approach is straightforward: no judgment, no fads—just approaches that work. Nutrition should reduce stress, not add to it, so I create a space where athletes can be honest and curious. Athletes don’t need another strict diet—they need clarity, consistency, and strategies they can trust. I teach how to eat: adequate, balanced, consistent, distributed, and varied, so fueling becomes second nature. Prevention beats repair, and fueling smart today keeps you stronger tomorrow. My philosophy with supplements is simple: fuel with food, fill gaps with supplements. While I don’t chase quick “bio-hacks,” I do value insights from testing like labs, gut health, or micronutrient analysis to guide smarter fueling. Every athlete is different, so my plans are custom-fit, practical, and sustainable. I’m not here to hand out one-size-fits-all meal plans but to teach skills athletes can carry for life.

Your first session with Gabriela

Your first session is all about you—your goals, routines, challenges, and vision for where you want to go. We’ll start with a conversation to get a clear picture of your training, eating habits, lifestyle, and priorities. You can expect an open and collaborative space where honesty is encouraged and curiosity is welcome. By the end of our session, you’ll walk away with meaningful insights, clarity on next steps, and a better understanding of how nutrition can begin supporting your performance, recovery, and overall health.

Education

I have a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Sport Nutrition from University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Hobbies

I love cooking, traveling, staying active and spending time with my family and 2 dogs, Lola and Enzo.

Licenses and Certifications