Christa Baxter

About Christa

Hi, I’m Christa, a Licensed and Registered Dietitian in Tampa, Florida. Healthy eating, nutrition and exercise are my passions and I’ve held a variety of positions in the field of nutrition and dietetics working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I believe nutrition should be straight-forward, realistic, supportive, and motivating. I truly enjoy helping patients learn how to nourish their body, manage conditions, diseases and symptoms, and to help them feel stronger in their physical health. I love trying new foods, experimenting with recipes, traveling, hiking, looking for new adventures and enjoying time with my family.

Approach to care

The science of nutrition is ever-changing and I believe in providing individualized, evidence-based care to all of my clients. My approach is flexible and balanced to help achieve mutual goals and promote sustainable behavior change while maximizing overall health. I draw on my clinical background along with counseling experience to provide a comprehensive approach to care.

Your first session with Christa

The first session is designed to help us get to know each other and understand your concerns, lifestyle, medical history, eating habits, physical activity and the challenges you may have. We will talk about the nutrition assessment where I will ask a variety of questions to gain a better understanding of who you are. We discuss your food and nutrition-related goals and collaborate on aspects to focus on between sessions. Initial sessions typically last ~60 minutes. Prior to meeting it can be helpful to write down questions or concerns you may have. Our goal is to collaborate on a plan for improving nutrition through evidence-based and practical steps and I will be there to provide support and accountability.

Location

📍 Tampa, Florida

Education

Bachelor Of Science in Human Nutrition and Food from Virginia Tech

Hobbies

Travel, hiking, bicycling, cooking

Licenses and Certifications