Grace Goodwin Dwyer, MS, MA, RD, LDN, Nutrition

Total years in practice: 6
About me
ABOUT GRACE
I became interested in nutrition as a teenager when I developed GI issues and nothing seemed to help – until I finally figured out that limiting certain foods had a major impact on how I felt. My nutrition philosophy then fundamentally changed throughout adulthood and I now see that the less we restrict, the better we typically feel.
Read: “How Becoming a Dietitian Changed my Diet”
I’m a huge nutrition-science nerd with two postgraduate degrees. I’m passionate about constantly learning as well as meaningfully helping people – and as an RD, I do both! Originally I’m from the Washington, D.C., area and now live in Nashville. I’m a vinyasa yoga teacher and an avid podcast-listener. I have been a devoted Beyonce fan since before she was world-famous (think Destiny’s Child with 4 members). If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll learn a lot about nutrition for women and you’ll see a lot of my French bulldog, Cora.
MORE ABOUT GRACE
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition – Tufts University
Master of Arts in Lactation – Union Institute & University
Clinical Nutrition Supervised Practice – University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts – Colgate University
CREDENTIALS
Registered Dietitian
Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist in Tennessee (#3533)
Certified Lactation Counselor
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
Values
Individuality. No lifestyle fits everyone. Otherwise, nutrition would be easy! Different foods work for different people. In our work together, we’ll determine what uniquely fits you.
Authenticity. Life can be hard and people are messy. Clients can “show up” as they are and that is always enough.
Evidence Basis. No pseudoscience here – just counseling rooted in research. As a Registered Dietitian, I uphold high standards for information that I provide.
Foods First. While supplements can be helpful for filling in gaps, I believe we should first meet our needs through food.