Marie's interest in the human body, and subsequent career path in Dietetics, grew from injuries sustained while participating in high school athletics. She began her profession as a clinical outpatient Dietitian in Southern IL, overseeing 5 healthcare clinics. She personally connected with people, helping them to gain a healthy relationship with food and exercise. She believes knowledge is power, which drove her to design and instruct patient, employee, and community-wide programs, ranging from grocery store tours to strength training sessions and weight loss. During this time, she also competed in 5 bodybuilding shows, turning Pro Bikini in 2017 and placing top 10 at the world championships. Her philosophy is that a challenge in life can be embraced as an opportunity. Having the willingness to learn and accept change can be a powerful tool. She works with you to discover a flexible approach to your personalized nutrition and movement habits that you truly enjoy.