Michelle Brotherton is a Registered Dietitian in Charlotte, North Carolina focused on a non-diet approach to improve her clients physical and mental health through adequate nutrition, and bring her client towards a state of confidence in their eating through evidence-based nutrition practices.Michelle earned a Bachelor's of Science through Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, followed by a Master of Nutritional Science from The University of Alabama - Birmingham. Michelle completed her Dietetic Internship in Charlotte, NC where she was trained specifically in the treatment of nutrition-related chronic diseases, eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image.
Michelle has a passion for helping those with a history of dieting and/or disordered eating heal their relationship with food through learning about the facts of biochemistry and physiology. Michelle has a special focus on educating clients on the ins’ and outs’ of their nutrition needs to make food less complicated and start to be enjoyable again.
When working with clients, Michelle’s aim is to bring an empathetic, non-judgmental, and empowering energy to help give clients the tools and support they need to shift away from the rigidity, fear, and shame around food and move toward sustainable, health promoting behaviors. Michelle understands and respects each individual’s health journey, and will go above and beyond to provide care to make each client thrive.
Specialties:
- Eating Disorders
- Disordered Eating
- Sports Nutrition/Nutrition for Athletes
- Thyroid Disorders / PCOS
Education:
- Bachelors of Science - Health and Wellness (Oakland University)
- Master of Science - Dietitian Education Program (The University of Alabama - Birmingham)
- Dietetic Internship (UAB)
Credentials:
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - North Carolina
- Licensed Dietitian - South Carolina
- Licensed Dietitian - Montana
Associations:
- CDR