Brandon Nichols, RD, CSSD  

                                    

 

Athletic Accomplishments:

4 Sprint distance triathlon AG podium finishes

5 Olympic distance triathlon AG podium finishes including a 2nd place overall at Pumpkinman 2007

First attempt 70.3 in 5:00:21

Six Tunnels Half Marathon 2006 AG 1st place

Course record and 1st place overall at 2009 Sierra Vista Charity Biathlon

2X USAT All American

 

Experience:

  • Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics through Commission on Dietetic Registration since 2006 with over 12 years combined experience in Sports Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition

  • Owner of Specialized Nutrition and Training, LLC 2002 – focus on sports nutrition, weight management, disordered eating and cardiovascular wellness; clients include Team in Training, Las Vegas Triathlon Club, Team Pro Cyclery, Fitness Together, Las Vegas Wranglers, personal trainers, coaches and high school through masters level

  • Club Dietitian for Las Vegas Triathlon Club 2004 – 2009; contribution to website (see www.lvtriclub.com – club news, nutrition); provided bi-yearly nutrition clinic for club participants

  • Over 50 hours of presentation time to Las Vegas Triathlon Club, Team in Training Marathon Group, hospitals, doctors and nursing agencies

  • Nutrition Ambassador for PowerBar Team Elite 2006 -2007; Networked to make a positive impact on multisport by promoting sports nutrition products

  • Training Table Coordinator, KSU Dept of Housing and Dining Services, Manhattan, KS- oversight of nutrition needs of student athletes, coaches, trainers and support staff of Division IA university athletic program

  • Independent Contractor for State of Nevada, Dept. of Education, Child Nutrition and School Health 2006 – 2007; Developed web course content for an interactive nutrition web course

  • Program Dietitian for Doctors Francis Teng and B.A. Hanna’s Bariatric Programs 2002- 2009; assisted in development of Center of Excellence in Bariatrics 2008

 

Education:

B.S., Foods and Nutrition, Kansas State University, 1996

B.S., Exercise Science, Kansas State University, 1996

Coordinated Program in Dietetics, Kansas State University, 1997

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Goal:

  • Build a multisport clientele in SE Arizona and offer comprehensive sports nutrition counseling, clinics, web contributions and literature