I am a Track/XC runner and when I first started running, I lost a lot of weight very quickly. I was in great condition at first. But as the seasons went on (I was playing soccer and running XC, simultaneously for context), my performance continually dropped, and I experienced many worrying conditions following and during races, such as dizziness, brain fog, difficulty breathing, loss of color, etc. After nearly passing out during a race and being unable to get off the ground for 20-30 minutes, we were struggling to find a solution to this mystery problem. We decided to reach out to Rachel Mullen for help. She assisted us tremendously by providing example fueling plans based on my personal needs and gave us guidance on the types of bloodwork to get done in order to determine the underlying problem, an iron deficiency. Since then, using the supplementation and meal plan constructed from my iron issues, I've been able to gradually build speed and endurance again without feeling on the verge of collapse and have noticed the improvement of many symptoms that previously ailed me. I am so thankful to Rachel and the TOA program for their services. This experience and their aid has helped me realize how important proper nutrition is in sport. 

Emma reached out to me shorty after I filled out a patient survey after my final appointment with my excellent TOA surgeon. At the end of that survey it asked if I would be interested in a Nutritionist/ Dietitian TOA was providing. I jumped at the chance! I was diagnosed last year as diabetic. I had so many questions. The internet just overwhelmed me with so much information! Then I got the survey. Emma helped me set up my appointment. She was so helpful!! Then I met Rachel, my wonderful dietitian. Rachel is so easy to talk to. She really cares about your health. Rachel is awesome in the fact that she listens, answers all your questions and takes the time to explain things in detail. I love how even after our session ends, she emails me with her professional suggestions. I can email her anytime with my dietary concerns and she responds quickly. I know I am on the right track to a healthier me. I feel so blessed to find someone like Rachel. I highly recommend Nutrition by Emma, a service offered by TOA.