meet the team
meet the team
FOUNDER
Jamie Smith MS, RD, LDN
Jamie Smith is a dedicated dietitian and nutrition expert with over 17 years of experience across skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, autism care group homes, and private practice. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition and certification in gerontological nutrition. Jamie’s mission is to empower individuals and communities through personalized nutrition care.
Jamie specializes in geriatrics, chronic disease (diabetes, hypertension, cardiac disease), women's health issues, family nutrition, general wellness and weight management.
Caitlyn Guers RD, LDN
Caitlyn is an expert level dietitian in many areas with extensive in-patient experience. She has been doing outpatient nutrition counseling since 2018.
Caitlyn specializes in weight management, pediatrics (weight management, picky eating), heart disease, diabetes, gestational diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, food allergies, and vegan/vegetarian diets.
Registered Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: What’s the Difference?
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
A Registered Dietitian is a food and nutrition expert who has met specific academic and professional requirements, including:
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition or a related field from an accredited program
Completion of a supervised practice internship (typically 1,200+ hours)
Passing a national exam from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Ongoing continuing education to stay current
Often licensed or regulated by their state
What they can do:
RDs are trained to provide medical nutrition therapy and help with specific health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, digestive disorders, disordered eating, and more. They work in clinics, hospitals, private practice, schools, sports, and public health.
Nutritionist
The title “Nutritionist” is not regulated in most states, meaning anyone can call themselves one—regardless of education or training. However, some nutritionists do have formal education and credentials (such as CNS – Certified Nutrition Specialist), but not all are licensed or clinically trained.
What they can do:
A nutritionist may offer general wellness advice, meal planning, or coaching. In many states, they cannot legally provide medical nutrition therapy unless they are also licensed.