Nutrition & Performance Optimization Programs
Samantha Glidden, RD
Samantha is a Registered Dietitian and Strength & Conditioning Coach with a passion for helping patients optimize nutrition, body composition, metabolic health, and performance through personalized, evidence-based coaching.
Medically guided nutrition, metabolic, body composition and longevity optimization.
Your health, nutrition, metabolism and performance are deeply connected. Our comprehensive approach brings together advanced lab work, body composition analysis, medical insight and nutrition expertise to better understand your current health and create a personalized path forward.
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Our new patient initial onboarding process includes:
Comprehensive lab work
InBody body composition scan
90-minute provider consultation
30-minute Registered Dietitian consultation
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During your initial consultation with our Registered Dietitian, we take a closer look at the factors influencing your nutrition, metabolism, body composition and overall performance.
Initial Assessment Includes:
Nutrition history and dietary recall
Hydration status
Lifestyle review
Sleep and recovery
Body composition analysis
Metabolic review
Supplement review
Exercise and training history
Goal assessment
Education on the relationship between hormones, metabolism and body composition
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Together, we'll identify your priorities and discuss personalized goals that may include:
Nutrition, including macronutrients and micronutrients
Hydration
Fat loss
Muscle gain
Performance and longevity
Energy optimization
Metabolic health
Confidence and body image
Sustainable lifestyle habits
Training and activity
Disease prevention and long-term health
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Patients may choose continued support through one of our 6-Week Nutrition Optimization Programs
Fat Loss
Strength, Energy & Recovery
Metabolic Health & Inflammation Support
6-Week Nutrition Optimization Program (Small Group Sessions)
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Choose the program that best aligns with your health, nutrition and performance goals.
LEAN & STRONG: The Fat Loss Blueprint
Designed for those focused on fat loss, including patients using GLP-1 medications.
FUEL FOR LIFE: Strength, Energy & Recovery
Designed for athletes, active adults and hormone optimization patients focused on strength, energy and recovery.
RESTORE: Metabolic Health & Inflammation Support
Designed for HRT and menopause patients, as well as those navigating low energy, metabolic concerns or gut health issues.
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Clients seeking:
Accountability
Improved nutrition habits
Hormone-supportive nutrition
Fat loss and lean muscle gain
Metabolic support
Basic exercise guidance
Sustainable lifestyle coaching
This program does not include individualized meal plans or customized workout programming. Sessions include dedicated time for questions and guidance.
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Six 1-hour, in-person small group sessions held Thursdays at our office.
Structured guidance in a supportive small group setting includes:
Nutrition guidance
Calorie and macronutrient targets
Protein and fiber goals
Hydration goals
Grocery and meal recommendations
Hunger and craving management
Accountability coaching and progress review
Lifestyle habit coaching
Supplement recommendations
Strength and performance goals
Activity and training recommendations
Advanced body composition optimization
1:1 Nutrition + Performance Optimization
(Private Coaching)
Private, personalized support for patients seeking a more advanced approach to nutrition, training, performance and body composition.
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Patients focused on:
Private coaching
Fat loss
Muscle gain
Physique transformation
Strength and performance goals
Structured training guidance
Advanced body composition optimization
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Everything included in our Nutrition Optimization Program, plus individualized training and advanced performance support.
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Customized workout programming based on your:
Experience level
Schedule
Injuries or limitations
Equipment access, including gym or home
Physique goals
Performance goals
Programs may include:
Strength training
Hypertrophy and bodybuilding
Cardiovascular programming
Recovery recommendations
Mobility work
Progressive overload structure
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Ongoing support with:
Exercise modifications
Training progression
Form guidance, when applicable
Recovery optimization
Workout adherence
Plateau management
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Personalized support focused on:
Lean muscle retention and growth
Body fat reduction
Metabolic efficiency
Physique enhancement
Performance enhancement
Hormone-supportive training strategies
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Ongoing review of:
Weight
Body composition
Strength progression
Energy and recovery
Sleep
Adherence
Physique progress
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TRT patients
Body composition-focused patients
Former and current athletes
Busy adults seeking structure
Patients looking for done-for-you fitness guidance
Individuals seeking a higher level of accountability