Sports Dietitian Nutritionists

Work With a Sports Dietitian Near You for a Competitive Edge

You train hard. You’re dedicated. But are you leaving performance on the table by neglecting your fueling plan?

Whether you’re an elite athlete, high school sports team member, or weekend warrior, eating well helps you perform at your very best. So complement your training routine by dialing up nutrition.

Meet with a Registered Sports Dietitian Nutritionist at Doherty Nutrition for a plan that’s evidence-based, strategic, and personalized. Forget generic advice or the latest supplement fads. We provide the expertise and personalized guidance you need for results that last.

Our Sports Nutrition Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

At Doherty Nutrition, we understand what drives athletes — results. Our team of registered sports dietitians brings real-world experience helping athletes fuel smarter, train harder, and recover faster. 

Whether you’re preparing for pre-season or chasing a personal best, we provide personalized nutrition strategies that deliver a true edge. Our dietitians consistently work with high-level collegiate programs and elite competitors, bringing practical solutions to optimize energy, focus, and power. 

Let us help you turn discipline and drive into repeatable, peak performance.

Alisha Macas

MS, RD, LD
Licensed in IL & TX

Business Development RDII

Types of Athletes We Support

We have experience supporting a wide range of athletic backgrounds, including:

Team sports:

Soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, and hockey.

Endurance sports:

Running, cycling, swimming, triathlon, and rowing.

Aesthetic and weight class sports:

Bodybuilding, wrestling, martial arts, gymnastics, dance, and figure skating.

Strength and power sports:

Weightlifting, powerlifting, plus track and field events.

Recreational and youth athletes:

Whether you compete weekly or play for fun.

No matter your sport, age, or level, our sports dietitians craft evidence-based fueling strategies to support your peak performance, recovery, and long-term health.

How Dietitians Help Athletes Reach Peak Athletic Performance

Athletes have increased nutritional needs compared to the average person. When an athlete does not take care of their nutrition on and off the field, it can lead to fatigue, poor recovery, illness, and frequent injury. Conditions like relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) affect metabolism, hormone balance, bone health, and long-term performance. That’s why having one-on-one nutritional support from a sports dietitian is key.

We make sure you’re meeting the specific energy and nutrient needs of your training and help you build a foundation for peak performance, faster recovery, and lasting health.

No two athletes have the same routine. So, a generic meal plan just won’t cut it. Your metabolism, sweat rate, and even gut tolerance are unique and can change based on your training cycle and the demands of your sport.

We break down your schedule to design a meal and hydration plan that aligns with your energy needs and performance windows.

No matter what your day brings, you’ll learn how to:

  • Match fluids and electrolytes to your sweat rate.
  • Adapt to travel or competition environments.
  • Optimize fueling before, during, and after training for reliable output.

Your nutrition can mean the difference between personal bests and plateaus. Food is fuel for your muscles, providing the carbohydrates and fats the body converts into energy for contraction. It’s also the tool your body uses for recovery after you push hard, using protein to repair tissue damage and promote muscle growth.

Partner with your dietitian to map out pre-workout meals that boost glycogen stores for max energy and focus. We also provide guidance on snacks and fluids for in-session stamina. Suggested post-workout combinations focus on muscle repair and on exercise-induced inflammation to accelerate recovery. 

You’ll get clear, practical ideas for home, the locker room, or wherever your competitions take you, so you’re always fueled to perform your best.

Reaching your goals is more than losing or gaining a certain amount of weight. It’s about achieving a body composition that benefits your speed, agility, strength, and endurance, unique to your sport or position.

The right balance of muscle and energy stores can get you firing on all cylinders, both in practice and on game day. Your dietitian will analyze your sport, training demands, and individual metabolism to design a plan that supports your performance goals without compromising your health.

The supplement world is crowded with options, and not every product is effective and safe. Your performance and overall well-being depend on knowing what’s worth your investment.

We cut through the hype to build a supplement plan that protects your health and gets you results. Let us remove the guesswork by providing evidence-based advice, showing how different supplements interact with your body, and reviewing what’s effective, legal, and safe. 

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Schedule a Strategy Session With an Athlete Dietitian Nutritionist

Stop guessing. Start performing. Get matched with a sports dietitian nutritionist at a location near you in Texas or Illinois. You can also connect with Doherty Nutrition online nationwide via telehealth sessions. 

Get started today to build a performance plan that actually works.

Our Locations
We are excited to offer in person nutrition counseling across Texas and Illinois, with dietitian offices in:  Telehealth visits are available across several states. Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are highly trained, super friendly, and ready to help you reach your goals!

North Dallas Office


17060 Dallas Parkway
Suite 112
Dallas, TX 75248

(469) 372-2022

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Southlake Office


771 East Southlake Blvd.
Suite 106
Southlake, TX 76092

(469) 372-2022

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Fort Worth Office


101 Summit Avenue
Suite 907
Fort Worth, TX 76102

(817) 438-8044

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Austin Office


901 S MoPac Expy Building 1 Suite 300 Austin, TX 78746

(737) 372-2022

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Lisle Office


650 Warrenville Road Suite 100 Lisle, IL 60532

(847) 318-3013

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Northfield Office


1 Northfield Plaza, Suite 300 – Sub-Office #22, Northfield, IL 60093

(224) 496-3383

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FAQs About Sports Nutrition Counseling

Many insurance plans will cover nutrition counseling as a preventative or medical service, either 100% or with standard copays/deductibles. We accept most major providers, so we invite you to verify your insurance benefits to find out more about your coverage.

We offer in-person nutrition counseling at our offices in Texas and Illinois. We also offer telehealth in 15 states, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Whether you’re a high school athlete or a marathon runner, nutrition is key to athletic performance! A Registered Dietitian can provide tailored guidance to fuel your training needs, meet performance goals, and reduce risk of injury and fatigue.

Every athlete is different! We’ll work together to establish a plan that works well with your needs and, if applicable, your seasonal competition schedule.

We encourage you to fill out our request counseling form to tell us more about your child so we can match them with the right dietitian. If you already know who you’d like to work with, you can also book directly online.

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