Lena Beal

About Lena

Nutrition has been my compass for 25 years, guiding me from hospital wards to private practice, corporate wellness, community health programs, research and sports nutrition. I hold an MS in Exercise Science & Nutrition from Colorado State Univ, and my training as an RDN, LD and CCTD informs how I blend science with practical problem solving. Based in Atlanta, GA, I volunteer and help plan community events, and I recharge by playing strategic board games, team sports, violin and dancing. I’m passionate about equipping people with tools to build lasting, manageable habits that fit real life.

Approach to care

Evidence matters, and so does meeting you where you are. I ground recommendations in current research and proven protocols while maintaining a warm, nonjudgmental space where we can be honest about what’s realistic. We’ll focus on behaviors and skills rather than the number on a scale, so changes are sustainable. I bring direct, action-oriented steps paired with education, and together we’ll address the whole person, including mental and emotional factors that shape eating and movement.

Your first session with Lena

When we meet, expect a relaxed, judgment-free conversation designed to give us a clear starting point. We’ll review your medical history and any lab work or biometrics, talk through eating patterns, cooking skills and your work-life schedule, and establish a couple of short-term goals. From there we’ll craft a personalized, realistic nutrition strategy with concrete first steps you can try. You don’t need to have it all figured out, we’ll build the plan together.

Location

📍 Georgia

Education

BS Nutrition Southern University and A&M College MS Exercise Science & Nutrition Colorado State University

Hobbies

Volunteering, planning community events, strategic board games, playing team sports, violin, and dancing

Licenses and Certifications