Abigail Manasco

About Abigail

Abbey is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer with a passion for disease management in diabetes (type 1, type 2, and gestational), heart health, and cholesterol management. She also has a passion for overall health and wellness with experience in weight management. Her background in exercise physiology and experience as a dietitian works well in combining diet and exercise for anyone looking to improve their health. Her goal is to improve quality of life while also tacking disease management and weight loss.

Approach to care

Abbey believes there is not a "one size fits all" method for health and well-being. She likes to tailor her approach to fit the specific goals and needs of her clients on an individual level. She works collaboratively with her clients to overcome barriers and deliver the best approach to meet goals. Some ways she accomplishes this is through collaborative grocery store lists, meal plans if needed, and food logging. At the end of this journey she wants you to feel like you have the tools to independently make healthy food choices on your own. She does not want her clients to feel overwhelmed and is flexible with making adjustments when needed.

Your first session with Abigail

I want to know all about you! We will go over your background with nutrition and medical history and then we will dive deep into lifestyle information. I want to know about your life and how we can mold this program to fit your busy schedule. I want you to be successful with your goals in collaboration with evidence-based information to make the best plan for you!

Location

📍 Birmingham, Alabama

Education

Bachelor of Food and Nutrition from the University of Alabama

Hobbies

Fitness is a huge part of my life! I developed my love for fitness at the University of Alabama during my time as a Crimsonette for the Million Dollar band! Roll Tide! I am also a pilates instructor at bodyrok in Birmingham, AL. Low impact exercise has become a game changer in my personal fitness journey. I am training for a half marathon in February 2024 in Seaside, Fl love to stay busy and try new things! You will often find me in different places throughout the week such as trivia, at a local brewery, watching my home-town baseball team play (Birmingham Barons), at the pickle ball courts, or enjoying an afternoon at the dog park with my little king charles cavalier spaniel (Oakley) So excited to meet you!!

Licenses and Certifications

CDCES - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

CPT - Certified Personal Trainer

RD - Registered Dietitian

RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist