Stefan Schuster

About Stefan

Hi, I’m Stefan. I’m a Registered Dietitian with a strong clinical foundation and a passion for helping people fuel their bodies for both performance and long-term health. I completed my dietetic internship through the VA healthcare system, where I gained experience working with complex medical conditions and diverse patient populations. I currently work in a long-term care facility, specializing in geriatric nutrition, chronic disease management, and supporting healthy aging. In addition to my clinical work, I’m the owner of Journey Running (my running coaching business) and an experienced endurance athlete. I’ve completed fourteen 100+ mile ultramarathons along with numerous other endurance events. My background as both a clinician and athlete allows me to uniquely bridge the gap between medical nutrition therapy and real-world application, particularly in sports and performance nutrition while supporting long-term health. I look forward to working with you as your provider! -Stefan

Approach to care

I take a practical, individualized approach to nutrition that meets clients where they are at. My goal is to help people build confidence in their nutrition choices without unnecessary restriction or overwhelm. I focus on realistic strategies that can be sustained in everyday life, whether the goal is improving performance, supporting healthy aging, or managing chronic conditions. Empathy is a strong suit of mine, but it is carefully balanced with accountability. I believe nutrition should support independence, quality of life, and enjoyment. I work collaboratively with clients to develop evidence-based strategies that align with their goals, values, and lifestyle, helping them feel better day to day and over the long term.

Your first session with Stefan

In our first session, we’ll focus on building rapport and gaining a clear understanding of you as a person; not just your nutrition history. I want to learn about your goals, priorities, lifestyle, and past experiences so I can best support you moving forward. We’ll spend time reviewing where you are now compared to where you want to be, identifying barriers, and clarifying what success looks like for you. This initial session is more assessment-focused than follow-up visits, but it’s also collaborative and conversational. By the end of our first session, you can expect to walk away with 2–3 practical, realistic goals to begin working on before our next visit. These small, actionable steps create momentum and provide a clear path forward toward your long-term goals.

Location

📍 Boulder, Colorado

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, The Ohio State University Master of Science in Nutrition, Metropolitan State University of Denver Dietetic Internship, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center

Hobbies

Trail and ultrarunning, backpacking, cooking, reading, writing, skiing, playing guitar, watching college football (Go Bucks!)

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