YOUR DIETITIAN
My name is Meg Martin and I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over twenty years of experience in clinical nutrition. I’m also a daughter, sister, wife, and mother. I believe that all aspects of life are improved with better nutrition and a healthier relationship with food. My goal is to provide you with an individualized nutrition and wellness plan based on your unique health needs to help you achieve optimal wellness!
I obtained my undergraduate degree in nutrition from James Madison University as well as my master’s degree. Upon completion of my internship at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, I worked as a clinical dietitian and clinical director of nutrition for 17 years at two large medical centers. I have counseled hospitalized patients as well as outpatients to help them successfully manage health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and renal disease. I have taught weight management classes to adults and children, often in conjunction with a clinical psychologist and physician. These experiences provided valuable training in identifying the most effective methods to help clients change behaviors permanently and prioritize their overall health instead of only accomplishing short-term goals and then reverting back to less healthy behaviors.
In recent years, I have experienced my own health challenges, including significant reactions to medications. This has prompted me to learn about functional and integrative medicine. I have been a member of the complementary and functional medicine group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics since 2015 and have expanded my knowledge in this field, including identifying food sensitivities and food intolerances and finding high-quality supplements that have beneficial health effects. In clinical practice, I worked with a gastroenterologist who shifted away from prescribing medications for gastrointestinal disturbances and instead recommended changes in diet (i.e., Low FODMAPS and Specific CHO Diet) to help lessen gastrointestinal symptoms and ultimately help heal their GI systems. Working with a physician who used integrative approaches to help patients reclaim their health was one of my most rewarding experiences!
I look forward to helping you with your health challenges and finding your…