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    Dietitian Spotlight: Alissa Rumsey

    Dietitian Spotlight

    1. Tell us a bit about yourself?

    I’m a registered dietitian and the founder of Alissa Rumsey Nutrition and Wellness. I’m a non-diet dietitian who practices intuitive eating, teaching people how to ditch the diet behavior, make peace with food, and get back in touch with their internal feelings of hunger and fullness. I’m based in New York City, but I work with clients virtually and I travel often. I also do communications consulting work with like-minded brands and companies providing freelance writing, speaking and media spokesperson work. In addition, I created the Dietitian Entrepreneur Mastermind Retreat – a two-day retreat to help nutrition entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and grow their businesses. The first one sold out this fall and I’m hosting a second one in the spring.

    2. What’s your favorite part about being a dietitian?

    I love how there are so many career options in the field of nutrition. When I first became a dietitian it was still pretty much clinical or outpatient nutrition, but now there are SO many different things you can do as a RD. In the nine and a half years since I’ve been a dietitian I’ve worked in clinical nutrition, management, corporate wellness, sports nutrition, and now I specialize in intuitive eating. You can follow your passion and create any kind of career that you want. For example, travel is very important to me, so I’ve created a company that can be run from anywhere, allowing me to travel all over the world while still running my business. 

    3. Describe what your typical week looks like?

    While there is definitely no such thing as a typical week, I try to structure my time as much as possible. I typically see clients two days a week, then focus on writing, projects, and business growth the other three days. I try to leave one full day free from any meetings, allowing me to focus on longer-term projects and planning. When I’m traveling I’m more flexible with my time, as I want to make sure I’m soaking in everything the city or country has to offer. For example, I just spent a month in California with my 8-month old twin niece and nephew and all work had to get done when they were napping! 

     

    4. How do you find balance between work & personal?

    When you’re an entrepreneur, the work is never “done” – it can be 24/7 if you let it. I make an effort to have one day per week where I do no work at all (including email – which is tough!). This allows me to recharge and be more productive on the days I do work. I also remind myself that work will always be there so, unless I have a deadline, I never turn down dinners with friends, trips, or fun social activities.

    5. What are 3 foods you can’t live without? Oh this is a tough one – I’m a HUGE foodie! But if I had to say just three, it would be cheese, chocolate and peanut butter. 

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    Alissa, thank you so much for being part of our Dietitian Spotlight! Make sure you go check out Alissa’s website right now, and go follow her on the gram. xoxo

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