Shayna Smith

About Shayna

Hi, I'm Shayna, PhD, RDN, LD. I bring 17 years as a Registered Dietitian to Nashville, where I help people build healthy, joyful relationships with food. I earned a BS and MS in Dietetics and a PhD in Health and Human Performance, and my practice blends science with a human touch. My background includes school nutrition, where practical changes made a real difference for students and families. Outside of work I love cooking, hosting events, traveling, and catching concerts, and I relish meeting new people and helping goals take shape together.

Approach to care

My care philosophy is collaborative, evidence based, and warmly human. We'll work together, using current research to guide practical steps while honoring your values and lived experience. I’m direct and action oriented, offering clear plans and steady accountability, all within a Health At Every Size, weight neutral framework. I see you as a whole person and consider sleep, stress, mood, and routines alongside nutrition. I educate you along the way so you feel confident making informed choices that support lasting change.

Your first session with Shayna

Our first appointment is a warm, low pressure introduction to you and your goals. We will talk through your medical history, routines, relationship with food, and what success looks like for you. You don’t need to have everything figured out yet; we’ll learn what matters most and begin shaping a practical plan. By the end, we’ll set 1 or 2 achievable goals and outline the next steps for our nutrition journey together, with space to adapt as we learn what works.

Location

📍 Nashville, Tennessee

Education

BS and MS in Dietetics, PhD in Health and Human Performance

Hobbies

I enjoy cooking and hosting events, traveling, and concerts!

Licenses and Certifications