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Your Trusted Partner for Nutrition and Wellness Solutions
As the founder of The Diet Diva, I have dedicated my career to transforming lives through science-backed nutrition and wellness strategies. With decades of experience working with elite athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and everyday individuals, my team and I specialize in creating personalized plans that prioritize sustainable health outcomes. Our expertise spans sports performance optimization, corporate wellness programs, and media-driven education, as evidenced by my role as a national TV nutrition expert and co-host of Emotional Mojo.We combine clinical precision with practical lifestyle guidance to address diverse needsfrom body composition analysis to energy management coaching. Our partnerships with organizations like the USTA, Johnson & Johnson, and runDisney demonstrate our commitment to advancing public health through innovative programming. By maintaining active involvement in professional associations and community initiatives, we ensure our practice remains at the forefront of nutritional science while delivering measurable results for every client.
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Consulting
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Speaking
Spokesperson
Testing
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience working with elite athletes and Fortune 500 executives
- Our team provides personalized nutrition plans based on clinical research and testing
- We combine media expertise with practical lifestyle guidance for real-world results
- Our services include advanced diagnostics like body composition analysis
- We maintain active involvement in professional associations and community initiatives
Associations and certifications
- Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN)
- Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
Services
Nutrition Consulting
Personalized nutrition strategies for individuals and corporations. Combines clinical assessments with lifestyle analysis to create sustainable eating plans. Addresses specific goals like weight management, sports performance, or chronic condition support through evidence-based dietary modifications.
Sports Performance Coaching
Specialized fueling programs for athletes at all levels. Focuses on optimizing energy levels, recovery, and body composition through sport-specific nutrition plans. Includes collaboration with coaching staffs and medical teams for comprehensive performance enhancement.
Corporate Wellness
Customizable wellness programs for businesses. Features include executive health coaching, group nutrition workshops, and productivity-focused energy management strategies. Designed to improve employee well-being while reducing corporate healthcare costs through preventive nutrition education.
Media Spokesperson
Professional representation for brands and media outlets. Provides accurate nutrition information through TV segments, print articles, and digital content creation. Combines clinical expertise with communication skills to deliver complex nutritional concepts in accessible formats for public audiences.
Diagnostic Testing
Advanced physiological assessments including body composition scans and sweat analysis. Identifies individual nutritional needs through scientific measurements. Results inform personalized hydration and fueling strategies for both athletic performance and general wellness applications.
People
Tara Collingwood
Founder & Lead Dietitian
Registered Dietitian with 20+ years experience, Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and former team dietitian for the Orlando Magic. Featured expert on national TV shows and author of multiple nutrition books. Holds Master's degree in Nutrition from Purdue University.
Questions
What services does The Diet Diva offer?
We provide personalized nutrition consulting, corporate wellness programs, sports performance coaching, media spokesperson services, and advanced diagnostics like body composition analysis.
Who is Tara Gidus Collingwood?
Tara is a registered dietitian, board-certified sports dietitian, and nationally recognized nutrition expert with decades of experience working with athletes, executives, and media outlets.
Do you work with corporate clients?
Yes, we develop customized wellness programs for corporations, including energy management training and nutrition education sessions for employees.
Are services covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by provider—clients should consult their insurance company about medical nutrition therapy benefits and out-of-network reimbursement options.
How are programs customized?
We use clinical assessments, lifestyle evaluations, and advanced testing (like sweat analysis) to create personalized plans that align with individual health goals and daily routines.
Reviews (1)
Howard Chanin
Jan 27, 2020
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Please forgive the length of this post, but since 5 stars really isn't enough, I wanted to explain why I give such a positive review. I can't say enough about how helpful Tara was in devising an appropriate plan to help me reach my goal. I have trained for many years to run a marathon. Unfortunately, I have failed each and every time due to injuries that either prevented me from finishing or from even getting to the starting line. I learned from each failure and my training regimen got stronger with each attempt. In January, 2017, at age 48, I was in the best shape of my life, but suffered some
