Fred Stichel

About Fred

I am a Registered Dietitian/Licensed Nutritionist in Asheville, North Carolina. I have been helping people reach their health goals for the past fifteen years. My first career was teaching high school science in my hometown of New York City. One of the benefits of being a teacher was that I arrived home early enough to prepare dinner, and I naturally became the primary cook for our household. During this time, I became a father of 2 children and a competitive cyclist. This led to my increased interest in nutrition and health. After moving to Asheville, NC, I pursued this interest, returning to school to obtain my credential as a Registered Dietitian. My passion for helping people improve their health by sharing my love of nourishing and delicious foods has grown as I have had the opportunity to work with a varied population of clients from diverse backgrounds. I am an expert in lifestyle management of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and weight management.

Approach to care

While the way the body interacts with the food we consume is similar for all people, the mental and emotional manner in which we interact with food differs for everyone. My approach is to explore how you can reach your goals while accommodating your personal preferences and life circumstances. Each person that I encounter is treated as a unique individual. We will design a plan that fits your lifestyle and is sustainable long-term. People are often surprised at how easy it can be. The volume of conflicting information available regarding nutrition and health makes nourishing our bodies seem like a complex and daunting endeavor. I will help lift the veil of mystery surrounding nutrition for optimizing health.

Your first session with Fred

We will get to know each other, identify your health goals and review your general lifestyle including daily routine, eating patterns, physical activity, living and work situation. We will design a personalized care plan which includes a schedule for follow-up visits. Depending on your readiness, we may begin exploring opportunities for change.

Location

📍 Cullowhee, North Carolina

Education

Western Carolina University

Hobbies

Running, Cycling, Photography, Travel

Licenses and Certifications