Linda’s interest in helping others stemmed from working with the elderly and observing the vast health differences between those who struggled with health and those who were living well because they prioritized healthy food, regular exercise, and balanced living. Linda believes that everyone deserves to be heard and understood. She strives to hear your unique story, develop an understanding of where you’re at, and support and guide you toward your goals. Life’s stresses can get in the way of good health; Linda helps gather resources, build a team of providers, and create a stable place for you to get back to living the life you desire. With you in the driver seat, she will listen, help customize your goals, address obstacles head on, and cheer you on to success! Linda lives in Bozeman and in her free time enjoys biking, walking, hiking, and taking in the valley and state’s awe-inspiring sights with her husband, sons, grandson and loyal German Shepherd.
Areas of specialization: Disordered eating and eating disorders, gut health, sports nutrition, pre-diabetes, women’s health, thyroid disease, reducing hypertension and high cholesterol, clinical nutrition and medical support team coordination.
Lindsay was drawn to the field of nutrition with a desire to make healthy eating simple and accessible for everyone. She wants people to know they are not alone in their journey, particularly when working with women in first-time pregnancies. Lindsay enjoys being a trusted resource to help pregnant women sort through the vast information available when it comes to staying healthy during their pregnancy, which leads to having a healthy baby. She believes the one-on-one customized support and information we provide to new moms is unique and invaluable. Lindsay is a mom of three, which inspired her to become a lactation consultant in 2017. Lindsay and her husband live in Missoula, where she enjoys trying new recipes, hiking on local trails, and spending time with her family at Flathead Lake.
Areas of specialization: Prenatal/Post-partum nutrition, breastfeeding, infant/childhood nutrition.
Shannon’s desire is to make “healthy” more approachable for everyone, regardless of where they are starting. She excels at guiding people away from an all-or-nothing mindset, to making one simple change at a time and adding consistency, which leads to success. Shannon says "most clients know internally what they need to do to be successful, and I love helping them tap into that inner knowledge, choose their goals, and succeed." She believes everyone deserves to have strategies that work when it comes to health and wellness goals. Shannon is nationally certified as a personal trainer with the Athletics and Fitness Association of America, and certified in maternal and women’s health. In her free time, she loves running and being active outdoors, reading, and making great memories with her husband, two teenagers, extended family, and friends.
Areas of specialization: exercise, pre/post-natal exercise, running coach, managing daily life with food allergies and intolerances.
Richel loves seeing people overcome barriers and gain confidence as they achieve their health goals. Richel points out that her role is not to grade or judge people, she is here to cheer them on, point out their successes, and help them be the best version of themselves. She believes that everyone deserves grace, particularly from themselves, as they work to make changes. Richel says “some days we can get off track, but we can certainly get back on track as well.” She will make sure you don’t throw in the towel, and help you get back on track using empathy and encouragement to achieve the health you desire. Richel will teach you that progress and success are measured in lots of ways, not just numbers on a scale or chart. Richel was born and raised in North Carolina, but has lived in Missoula for over 20 years. In her free time, she enjoys tennis, hiking, cross country skiing, and cooking. She’s most popular in the kitchen making gourmet pizza for family and friends.
Areas of specialization: Exercise plans, reducing hypertension, diabetes education, lifestyle changes that will reduce health risk factors, improving cholesterol, and weight loss.
