Bridgette Bienias

About Bridgette

Nutrition is an area I have always had an interest in once I knew what it was. Growing up in Minnesota, my family did what they could, but I struggled with eating healthful and weight. As I moved into sports in school, I realized how much of an impact exercise plays in overall health, and to accompany that, the role nutrition plated as well. Now as an RDN and LDN with an MS in Nutrition and Exercise Science through South Dakota State University, I strive to help people achieve similar realizations that I have once had too. I have spent roughly two years working in clinical outpatient as well as inpatient heart hospital setting, supporting people managing heart health concerns, diabetes, CKD, perimenopause, and weight-related goals to name a few. I stay active in my own life, whether that’s exercising doing anything from weight training to yoga, baking sourdough, or spending time with people I love. I am excited to get to know you!

Approach to care

Evidence and empathy guided is how I work with you. I use current research and clinical experience to create clear, action-oriented steps we'll test together, while honoring diet culture is not the answer and everyone has their own journey to success. My focus is on sustainable habits that fit your life, looking beyond calories to sleep, stress, movement and hormones. I aim to educate and empower you so decisions feel informed, realistic, and maintainable long term.

Your first session with Bridgette

Expect a relaxed, judgment-free conversation where we'll review your medical history and really get to know you. I want to build a professional, personal relationship so we can tailor nutrition strategies for your specific needs, whether this is general nutrition help to specific condition management. You don't need to have everything figured out, we'll move at your pace and leave with one or two practical steps that feel doable and meaningful!

Location

📍 South Dakota

Education

MS in Nutrition and Exercise Science

Hobbies

Any form of exercise, rollerblading/ice skating (even though I fall more than skate!), trying new recipes, sour dough, coffee fanatic, sunrise/sunset watcher, MN sports fan

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