Specialties
Body Image, Emotional Eating, Family and Meal Planning, IBS, Intuitive Eating, Nutrition for Fitness, Nutrient Deficiencies, Relationship with Food, Stress Management, Weight Management
Meet Chella
Chella's passion for performance nutrition stemmed from her athletic background growing up as a competitive swimmer, where she discovered the significant impact nutrition has on energy levels and the importance of a positive relationship with food.
Combining whole-food sports nutrition and exercise science protocols with evidence-based research, she conducted original thesis research in graduate school to inform the endurance training population with effective strategies to optimize recovery between training sessions.
Chella enjoys spending time with family, going on nature walks, trying new recipes, lifting weights, and swimming. Whether a weekend warrior, triathloner, or someone looking for research-backed strategies to optimize their nutrition to feel better, she truly believes any person can improve their energy and quality of life through fueling their body best, while still maintaining enjoyment at meal times and eating their favorite foods.
Counseling Style
Chella's counseling style combines empathy and expertise, creating a dynamic connection in every session. Her soft skills build rapport, while her hard skills drive measurable change. Clients feel empowered, confident, and supported, as she guides them with evidence-based recommendations toward their health goals.
Education & Experience
Chella received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from North Dakota State University in 2022 and completed her dietetic internship with A4 Health, where she reported to the Director of Performance Nutrition for the NHL Minnesota Wild and NBA Minnesota Timberwolves for two consecutive seasons, helping to design their team's nutrition programming. She also received her Master of Science in Nutrition / Exercise Science from North Dakota State University in 2023 after completing original thesis research that explored nutrition and exercise rehab strategies to optimize muscle recovery between training sessions in endurance athletes.
Certifications
Chella is currently Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics Eligible (CSSD-E) and plans to complete the certification exam by the end of the year.
More About Chella
Intuitive Eating Support Group
If you're looking to let go of restrictive dieting once and for all, learn more Intuitive Eating, and make peace with food and your body
Learn to Eat Mindfully
One of the first steps in taking control of your nutrition is to become more mindful of not only the foods that you’re choosing but how, where and why you’re eating them. You’re probably asking – “But what does mindful eating really mean, or even look like?”. Check out this webinar and find out.
No-Diet Nutrition Guide
Drop the restriction mindset and learn how to adopt an approach that will lead you to the long-term success you've been looking for.
Ramuel Holgado
OnPoint Client
OnPoint Nutrition has been absolutely fundamental in helping me build lifelong dietary habits. I am much more conscious of the nutrition that goes behind my meals and most importantly for me, the portion sizes of the different foods I consume. The program is built in a sustainable manner in which you don't have to necessarily cut out any foods in your diet that you don't want to.
Jennifer Newton
OnPoint Client
The OPN team helped get me setup with an awesome nutritionist that worked with my personality and I have been working with her ever since. I love the non-diet mentality and the fact that all food is good - there are no bad foods, this is all about moderation. With my nutritionist's help I was able to balance out the food I was eating which led to better gut health, more energy and overall feeling better.
Chella's Favorite Recipes
"Our bodies are the vessels with which we interact with the world every day. Fuel them properly and you will reap the rewards. "
Lemon Poppy Pancakes
Made with oats, almond flour, and fresh lemon – these are a perfect combination of refreshing and sweet - perfect for spring!
Sheet Pan Salmon & Pesto
We love sheet pan recipes, and this salmon and veggie recipe does not disappoint! With lots of colorful veggies and a fresh pesto finish, this will become a weekly staple in your meal prep rotation.
Shepherd’s Pie with Turkey & Sweet Potato
Craving something warm for dinner? Try our healthified Shepherd’s Pie with Turkey & Sweet Potato. In one serving, you'll get tons of fiber, vitamin A, and potassium!
It shouldn't be so hard to live a happy, healthy life.
