About Andrea
Introducing Andrea
Andrea didn’t set out to become a sports dietitian because it sounded like a good career. She grew up around endurance sport and good food. Her dad ran ultramarathons. She swam and played water polo in college. And her mom, in Andrea’s words, is “the best French cook you’ll ever meet.”
Between the training and the kitchen table, she learned early that food drives performance, and that it should taste good too. She also kept running into the same problem, in herself and in the athletes around her: training advice was everywhere, but fueling advice was either generic or missing entirely. That gap became her focus.
Today, as founder of H2O Nutrition, LLC, Andrea is a Massachusetts-based sports dietitian who works with athletes by telehealth, with no office visit required. She works with clients in both Massachusetts and California, returns to San Diego periodically, and travels for hired speaking engagements.
Credentials and Education
Andrea is a Registered Dietitian [Nutritionist] (RD/RDN) and a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) — the premier board certification for sports nutrition professionals in the United States, administered through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Earning it requires an active RD credential plus a minimum number of practice hours specifically in sports dietetics — what separates a CSSD from a general nutrition coach or an uncredentialed "nutritionist."
Her academic and clinical background:
01
Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition
San Diego State University (SDSU)
The science behind every plan
02
Clinical Nutrition Internship
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Harvard Medical School
Hospital-based training in medical nutrition therapy.
03
Registered Dietitian (RD)
National board exam · CDR
A protected title, earned by national board exam.
04
Continuing Education
Required to keep both credentials
75 approved hours every five years, so plans reflect current research.
05
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
Second national board exam · RDs only
Requires 2,000 hours of sports dietetics practice and recertification every five years.
Badge: HELD BY ~1% OF U.S. DIETITIANS
Comprehensive Nutrition Care for Athletes
That combination of clinical training and sport-specific certification is why H2O Nutrition handles both performance fueling and the medical side of athlete care — disordered eating, GI issues during training, recovery from injury or illness — under one virtual practice.
Andrea works with athletes by virtual counseling in:
San Diego, CA
WEST COAST HOME BASE
Massachusetts
EAST COAST HOME BASE
Outside virtual counseling, she's available nationwide for hired speaking engagements — keynotes, team workshops, and conference sessions, booked separately from 1:1 counseling.
If you're outside California or Massachusetts and interested in a speaking engagement rather than ongoing counseling, inquire here.
Andrea's Role as Your Virtual Sports Dietitian
As the Sports Dietitian at H2O Nutrition, Andrea provides individual and group nutrition counseling and education by secure video call, helping competitive and recreational athletes perform better without needing to be in the same room. Her core work:
- Nutrition counseling for individuals and groups on daily sports nutrition for performance and health
- Translating current sports nutrition research into practical, usable recommendations
- Tracking outcomes and serving as a resource for coaches, trainers, and parents
- Delivering virtual sports nutrition education for wellness programs, athletic teams, and community groups
- Maintaining ongoing professional competency required for clinical and sports nutrition practice
- H2O Nutrition follows the standard evidence-based nutrition care process — assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring-individualized for each client, delivered virtually from first consult to ongoing check-ins.
Services Available
Work with Andrea (RD, CSSD) virtually for:
01
Body composition analysis (via at-home tools/guidance)
Guidance on at-home tools to assess body composition and monitor progress toward performance goals.
02
Hydration assessment
Evaluate hydration habits and develop strategies to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
03
Metabolic testing coordination (resting and exercise)
Coordinate resting and exercise metabolic testing to better understand energy needs and fuel utilization.
04
Making-weight protocols for weight-class sports
Develop safe, individualized nutrition strategies for athletes in weight-class sports.
05
Support for female athlete triad and disordered eating
Provide nutrition support for energy availability, menstrual health, bone health, and recovery from disordered eating.
06
Travel nutrition planning
Create practical fueling plans for travel, competitions, and changing schedules.
07
Dietary supplement evaluation
Review supplements for safety, effectiveness, quality, and sport-specific considerations.
08
Cooking and shopping guidance
Offer practical meal preparation tips and grocery shopping strategies to support training and recovery.
09
Blood chemistry review
Review relevant lab results to identify potential nutrition concerns and guide follow-up care.
10
Additional physiological testing coordination and sports nutrition services
Coordinate other physiological assessments and provide individualized nutrition strategies to support athletic performance and recovery.