Business Details
26 Years
experience
Holistic Sports Nutrition for Athletes in Philadelphia
Founded in 2000, Nutrition in Motion has dedicated over two decades to transforming athletes' health through holistic nutrition and emotional wellness. Our expertise lies in addressing chronic inflammation, sports performance optimization, and eating disorder recovery by integrating real food, stress management, and spiritual principles. With a focus on personalized care, we combine advanced methodologies like Nutrition Response Testing and trauma-informed emotional healing to uncover root causes of health issues.Our team brings extensive experience in athletic performance, having worked with Ironman competitors and endurance athletes, while maintaining a strong reputation for compassionate, client-centered care. We prioritize transparency in our protocols, emphasizing sustainable lifestyle changes over temporary fixes, and are committed to helping clients achieve whole-body wellness aligned with their spiritual values.
Services
Sports Nutrition
Anti-Inflammatory Plan
Detox Program
Eating Disorder Recovery
Emotional Healing
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in sports nutrition and holistic health
- Personalized sessions addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness
- Proven anti-inflammatory and detoxification programs with measurable results
- Faith-based approach integrating spiritual healing with nutrition
- Specialized expertise in athlete-specific nutrition and recovery
Associations and certifications
- Eating Disorder Recovery Coach (Level 4), EDIT Training
What people say
Life-changing results
Personalized attention
Holistic approach
Faith-integrated healing
Performance improvements
Services
Sports Nutrition
Customized nutrition plans for endurance athletes optimize performance and recovery. Our approach addresses GI distress, cramping, and fatigue through real food strategies tailored to training cycles. We combine metabolic efficiency training with hydration protocols to enhance fat adaptation while maintaining spiritual wellness through mindful eating practices. Clients receive ongoing support for race-day nutrition planning and post-event recovery.
Anti-Inflammatory Plan
This 8-week program identifies and eliminates dietary triggers causing chronic inflammation. Using elimination-reintroduction protocols and functional testing, we create sustainable eating patterns that reduce pain and improve mobility. The plan integrates emotional stress management techniques to address psychosomatic contributors while maintaining alignment with faith-based healing principles for comprehensive wellness.
Detox Program
A 2-week plant-based detoxification plan resets metabolic health without calorie restriction. Participants receive personalized meal plans, cooking classes, and supplement protocols to support liver function. The program includes electrolyte management strategies for athletes and spiritual reflection components to address emotional eating patterns, with options for group support and individual coaching.
Eating Disorder Recovery
Level 4 certified coaching addresses athletic disordered eating through trauma-informed care. Our EDIT-trained specialists help clients rebuild healthy relationships with food using intuitive eating principles. The program combines nutritional rehabilitation with emotional healing sessions to resolve childhood trauma connections while maintaining performance goals through balanced fueling strategies.
Emotional Healing
Trauma-informed prayer ministry resolves emotional blocks affecting physical health. This service addresses stress-related eating through faith-based counseling combined with energy work techniques. Sessions incorporate scripture-based affirmations with nutritional support to break cycles of emotional eating, creating lasting behavioral changes that align with spiritual values and physical wellness goals.
People
Joanna Chodorowska
Owner
Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach with 20+ years experience in sports nutrition. Specializes in combining functional testing with trauma-informed care for athletes. Developed the Be Whole Program integrating spiritual healing with metabolic support. Recognized in PhillyFIT Magazine for innovative approaches to athlete wellness.
Questions
What makes your sports nutrition approach different?
We combine athletic performance expertise with emotional healing and spiritual wellness, creating personalized plans that address both physical and psychological factors affecting performance.
Do you work with non-athletes?
While specializing in athletes, our holistic programs benefit anyone seeking improved health through real food nutrition and emotional wellness strategies.
How does emotional healing improve physical health?
Unresolved trauma contributes to stress-eating patterns and inflammation. Our trauma-informed care addresses these connections to create lasting physical improvements.
What testing methods do you use?
We employ Nutrition Response Testing, stool analysis, and microbiome testing to create data-driven, personalized nutrition protocols for optimal results.
Are your programs covered by insurance?
We operate out-of-network; clients should verify coverage with their providers. Payment is required before service with flexible financing options available.
How long do programs last?
The Be Whole Program spans 5 sessions over 10-12 weeks, while detox programs require 2 weeks with ongoing maintenance support available.
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Reviews (4)
Kimberly Trefz
Aug 01, 2021
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Joanna provides so many great tools and teachings for wholistic health, including tips for recipes, diet, exercise, supplements and essential oils. She stands apart from other nutritionists with mindset reset, which she accomplishes with her many energy modalities. And her intuition is spot on!!! I experienced great strides in my physical health and mental wellbeing while working with Joanna and can easily continue to follow her health prescription for me!!! WOOHOO!!!
Gabriella Alfano
May 01, 2021
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I started working with Joanna a little over a year ago, after being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. After creating and following a gluten free diet plan for the last year, I have felt so much better! My blood tests show a great reduction in inflammatory markers, and my digestion improved. Joanna also went above and beyond by helping me manage other issues related to women's health, stress, and lifestyle. Overall, Joanna helped me return my health (and life) to a degree of normalcy greater than I ever could've hoped for.
Harvey Kilner
Jan 19, 2021
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I started with Joanna about 7 months ago when my wife Shannon ask me to join. I was not in a good place in body, mind, Spirit. So I talked with Joanna and I felt like she knew me right away. And ever since then she put me on a meal plan which Ive been sticking to a plan for my mind which has been great. And the overall change of my life thank you Joanna and Shannon for bringing me into the fold. And if youre thinking Of joining please do this has been a great ride to A healthier me.
Sarah Downing
Feb 02, 2020
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Ive been acquainted with and worked together with Joanna for several years now. Im always impressed with her wealth of knowledge with regard to nutrition, as well as her ability to think outside of the box. As someone who has been sick herself, in Joannas case adrenal exhaustion, I know that this gives Joanna the empathy she needs to effectively and authentically work with her clients.
Joannas energy work and her incorporation of the mind-body connection is just the icing on the cake. As a fellow healthcare practitioner, I know very well how important it is to practice a holistic
Joannas energy work and her incorporation of the mind-body connection is just the icing on the cake. As a fellow healthcare practitioner, I know very well how important it is to practice a holistic
