Emily Shields
Specialties
- Disordered eating
- Eating disorder
- Emotional eating
- General health
- Healthy aging
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Menopause
- Nutrition support
- Sports & performance nutrition
- Tube feeding (EN)
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight stabilization
- Women's health
Approaches
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Relationship with food⭐
Weight-neutral🏃
Exercise🤝
Accountability
Identifies as
- White
- Female
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Emily was and continues to be exactly what i was searching for as a nutritionist/dietitian. Not only does Emily assist with sports nutrution and help with necessary fueling for my personal needs but also has provided excellent help for my negative connotathons of food and my behaviours towards food. I had several different dietitians prior to Emily who were unable to provide the same level of supporr that Emily does. She is extremely knowledgable as well as caring about individuals needs. 5/5“
by MICHAEL on March 3rd, 2026
“She understands where I am at, what I need, and is great at sharing her knowledge with compassion“
“Emily and I connected on our ways Instantly, I see her passion in her work and know my best interests are her goal. She is personable and knowledgeable and knows how to share this information in a way that Is useful and encouraging at the same time!“
About Emily
Hi! My name is Emily. I have been a dietitian for 8 years. I enjoy working with athletes and those who enjoy being active. I want to help you fuel well to feel your best! In addition to being a sports dietitian I am also a professional cyclist so have much personal experience fueling exercise/sport and the challenges that may arise!
Approach to care
I am passionate in helping client's properly fuel their bodies for optimal health & sports performance through a balanced relationship with food. I strive to help my clients improve their relationship with food through a non-diet approach. I am eating disorder informed, practice weight neutrality, and strongly believe in Health at Every Size (HAES). I am knowledgeable in the different challenges and nutrition considerations for a wide range of ages from teenagers to older adults. I enjoy working with a range of people, from those who want to incorporate more movement into their day to day to professional athletes.
Your first session with Emily
In the first session I like to gather more background information and get to know you more! I like to discuss your medical history, lifestyle and long term goals of working with a dietitian. We can create a few short term actionable goals in the first session as well.
Location
📍 Roanoke , Virginia
Education
Masters in Nutrition UNC Greensboro
Hobbies
Cycling, baking, camping, hiking, reading, spending time with my beagles, Sherman, Daisy, and Rosie.
Licenses and Certifications
LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
MS - Master of Science
RD - Registered Dietitian