Bridget Kunkel

About Bridget

I am a registered dietitian passionate about fitting nutrition into a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. I have worked as a Performance Dietitian throughout the previous two years, working with sports such as football, tennis, cross country, track and field (distance, sprints, jumps, and power), soccer, golf, basketball, baseball/softball, and field hockey. I also work regularly with non-competitive/recreational and masters athletes. I enjoy helping individuals reach their nutrition goals in a way that support sustainable and lasting change for long-term success!

Approach to care

While my approach to care is generally individualized and not "one size fits all", I like to create goals incrementally in order to build momentum for a foundation of real, lasting change. I value collaboratively chatting about barriers, questions, thoughts, and ideas so you never feel alone or that you are being told what to do. I believe in order to create lasting change, it starts at the individual level, so we will assess readiness for change and coordinate our goals from there.

Your first session with Bridget

The first session is all about getting to know one another. I hope to get to know your favorite hobbies, things that inspire and "fuel" you, what your current environment looks like, and any pertinent medical background information so that I am able to build a well-informed care plan. This information will help me tailor your specific nutrition plan for an individualized approach!

Location

📍 Chicago, Illinois

Education

Bachelors Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics; Masters Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics

Hobbies

Running Marathons, Reading, Puzzles, Hiking, Football Games, Exploring Coffee Shops

Licenses and Certifications