Olivia Whitaker

About Olivia

Hey there! I’m Olivia Whitaker, a dietitian based in Greenville, SC. I’ve always had a curiosity for nutrition, due to my past experiences with food, nutrition and weight. I was a gymnast growing up then became a collegiate cheerleader. I was surrounded by body image and diet culture. I have been a dietitian now for 10+ years. I've worked in hospital settings and outpatient settings. Over the past 5 years my focus has been on fertility, pregnancy, breastfeeding and pediatrics. I became lactation certified in 2021. I also have a love for sports nutrition from my past experience with sports.

Approach to care

I love to educate so my patient's know the why behind nutrition recommendations. There is so much mis-information out there that it can be hard to know what is accurate. I tend to be more direct in my counseling and will hold you accountable. I also have a soft side to me and genuinely care about people. I want to empower you to fuel your body.

Your first session with Olivia

During an initial consult with me it is more of a get to know you type session. There is a lot of information gathering as far as history and discussion of what you are looking for from me. I tailor my sessions to what you are wanting to learn about and set goals that are appropriate and attainable for you.

Location

📍 South Carolina

Education

I received my bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina in Marine Biology. From there I was a dolphin trainer. Ultimately I had never thought of nutrition for a career. I found out about what a dietitian was and decided to get my Masters degree from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC in Nutrition. From there I did my dietetic internship through Winthrop as well.

Hobbies

When I’m not doing dietitian things, you can find me spending time with my boys aged 3 and 5. I help coach all the sports teams they are involved in along with going on hikes, bike rides, playgrounds etc. I have a love for the outdoors. I love connecting with people, whether it’s sharing stories about kids, pets or crazy everyday life.

Licenses and Certifications