Tasha Tavares

RD, RDN

5.00

(17)

Specialties

Disordered eating
Emotional eating
General health
Help gaining weight
Help losing weight
Hormonal health
PCOS
Sports & performance nutrition
Weight stabilization
Women's health

Approaches

🧍
Personalized macros
💛
Relationship with food
🔍
Research-focused
🤝
Accountability

Identifies as

Hispanic / Latino
LGBTQ+
White
Female

Cuisines / Diets

Latin American

Minimum patient age

18 years old

About Tasha

Hi there! My name is Tasha and I am a proud Latinx Registered Dietitian specializing in Sports Nutrition. My own personal journey with nutrition started while I was a dancer surrounded by mixed martial arts, and military combat nutrition. I found my passion in educating high-performers and combining science with real life challenges and goals. I have spent time working in NCAA D1 college institutions where I worked with athletes in sports including wrestling, track & field, cross country, basketball, softball, volleyball, cheer, dance, and golf. I gained invaluable experience working with clients of all backgrounds, energy demands, sport-specific needs, during injury recovery, and even transition to life after sport. My purpose through counseling and education is to help any individual, athlete, past athlete, or any one who feels nutrition is challenging for them, to become confident in their fueling and improve their relationship with food.

Approach to care

My care philosophy is to meet you where you are! Nutrition, relationship with food, and body image can be challenging topics to discuss and it is my goal to address any topic with compassion, cultural competence, and a non-judgemental space. I believe in creating approaches tailored to each individual client, and using my expertise and science-based knowledge to form education and goals that are unique to YOU!

Your first session with Tasha

During your first session expect a safe place while we gently walk through your history, what nutrition challenges you may have, and mostly learn more about YOU and your personal needs. You can expect enthusiasm from me, a little silliness when appropriate, and a safe place to talk about any concerns you may have. I am proud and excited for any one choosing to schedule a session with me to take this next step to build their health and performance goals!

Location

📍 Newark, New Jersey

Education

- University of Massachusetts- Lowell: Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences with a Minor in Public Health - Rutgers University: Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition

Hobbies

Thrifting (treasure hunting), reading manga, hiking, bird watching, watching sports, trying new dishes and cuisines!