Certified Sports Nutritionist in San Diego | Sports Nutrition Coaching

Performance Training Center delivers evidence-based sports nutrition coaching in San Diego, led by a Certified Nutritionist with 22+ years guiding competitive athletes, executives, and everyday clients to measurable performance and body-composition results. We don’t hand out generic meal plans — we engineer a fueling strategy around your physiology, your sport, and your numbers.

What a Sports Nutritionist Actually Does

A sports nutritionist translates your training goals into a precise, individualized fueling plan. The joint position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine establishes that nutrition must be periodized to training demands (Thomas, Erdman & Burke, J Acad Nutr Diet, 2016). Meta-analytic evidence shows protein intakes around 1.6 g/kg/day maximize resistance-training adaptations (Morton et al., Br J Sports Med, 2018), and the ISSN position stand details how protein dose, timing, and quality drive recovery (Jäger et al., J Int Soc Sports Nutr, 2017).

You Are What You Absorb

Eating protein is only half the equation — your body has to break it down to use it

Protein you eat

Meat, eggs, shakes, legumes

→

Stomach acid + pepsin

Break protein into smaller pieces

→

Amino acids absorbed

The usable building blocks

→

Muscle & recovery

Where your results come from

The catch: stomach acid activates the enzymes that digest protein — and acid output naturally tends to decline with age and stress. When digestion is under-powered, some of the protein you eat passes through under-used. That’s why we look at how well you absorb, not just how much you eat.

Absorption Self-Assessment

Could digestion be limiting your results?

I eat plenty of protein but don’t see the muscle or recovery I’d expect I often feel bloated, heavy, or overly full after protein-rich meals I’m over 40 I’m frequently under significant stress My energy dips notably after meals

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Educational only, not medical advice. Do not start digestive supplements such as betaine HCl without guidance — they are not appropriate for everyone, especially if you take acid-reducing medication or have a stomach condition. Check with your provider.

Sports Nutrition Services in San Diego

Performance & Fueling Strategy

Pre, intra, and post-training nutrition built around your sport and schedule.

Body Composition & Macros

Data-driven targets verified against your numbers, starting from your free BMR & macros report.

Supplement Protocols

Practitioner-grade, third-party-tested supplementation via our sports supplements page and Designs for Health supplements (creatine is among the most-studied, effective supplements available — Kreider et al., 2017). Save 15% with code .

Metabolic & Digestive Support

Advanced certification in gastrointestinal and metabolic function to address how you absorb and use nutrients.

Sports Nutritionist vs. Registered Dietitian — Which Do You Need?

If your goal is to perform, lean out, or build muscle — with nutrition and training under one roof — that’s exactly what we do. For insurance-billed medical nutrition therapy for a diagnosed disease, a registered dietitian or physician referral is the right fit.

Credentials You Can Trust

Certified Nutritionist (College of Naturopathy), Certified Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, CHEK Practitioner, and Feldenkrais-trained somatic therapist, paired with one-on-one personal training.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does sports nutrition coaching in San Diego cost?

It’s tailored to your goals and can be added to training or delivered standalone. Start with a free BMR & macros report, then a complimentary consultation to scope the plan and pricing.

Do I need to be an athlete?

No. The same evidence-based principles that fuel performance also drive fat loss, muscle gain, and energy for busy professionals.

How fast will I see results?

Many clients notice better energy within two to three weeks; body-composition change is measurable over 6–12 weeks when nutrition and training are aligned.

Get Your Numbers — Free

Start with a free BMR & macronutrient report, or book a complimentary consultation with your San Diego sports nutritionist today.

Selected references: Thomas DT et al., J Acad Nutr Diet 2016; Morton RW et al., Br J Sports Med 2018; Jäger R et al., JISSN 2017; Kreider RB et al., JISSN 2017.

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What the research says

“Exercising individuals should consume 1.4 to 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight per day to build and maintain muscle.”

Source: International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Protein and Exercise, Jager et al. (2017)