Amy Goldsmith

Education

Amy graduated Cum Laude from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise. She completed the Didactic Internship through the University of North Carolina Academic System and became credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist in 1999. She is licensed to practice in multiple states.

Experience

Amy started her career working as a clinical dietitian at Johns Hopkins and Washington Hospital Center. From there, she worked in Product Development with SHS North America, now Danone. Amy’s last corporate positions were in Sales with Apria Healthcare. Amy counseled clients during the entirety of all her experiences and opened Kindred Nutrition & Kinetics in 2010. In addition to owning Kindred Nutrition & Kinetics, Amy is currently a member of the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians. She held previous positions as Secretary of the Eating Disorder Network of Maryland and Consumer Protection Coordinator of the Maryland Nutrition and Dietetic Association.

About Kindred

Kindred Nutrition & Kinetics provides services nationally. We specialize in Eating Disorders, Sport Nutrition, GI health, and complex Medical Cases. Complex medical cases include diagnosis’ such as histamine intolerance, MCAS, Sjorgen’s disease, PANDAS/PANs and women’s health related to hormone changes due to peri menopause or menopause.

Philosophy & Practice

Amy believes Quality Nutrition Treatment is a niche and is one of the most important pieces to overall health. While creating a non judgement safe space, Amy meets everyone where they are and will advocate for your needs. As a dietitian, the focus is first on clinical safety in sustainable, ways specific to you. Nutrition education is provided and challenges are integrated together as you reach your goals.  Amy believes collaboration is vital and leads collaboration with physicians, therapists, and other specialists to ensure that each client receives comprehensive care.

As a sports nutritionist and dietitian, Amy provides individualized nutrition, hydration, and recovery plans to reach peak performance. She does this through every phase of an athlete’s performance cycle, including before and after training, during competition, and through recovery. Amy is an athlete at heart. She grew up competing in soccer and track and went on to run half marathons, and even earned podium finishes in triathlons. Today, she trains in CrossFit five days a week and still jumps into competitions when she can. She also continues to be an active cyclist and runner.

Amy has strong medical knowledge and has treated thousands of individuals and families. While the majority of her work is in Sports Nutrition & Eating Disorders, she also enjoys working with Gastrointestinal clients as well as those suffering from POTS, PANS/PANDAS, MCAS, and Peri Menopause/Menopause.

Featured In:

Amy has been featured in multiple media outlets such as SHAPE, SELF, Parents, Huffington Post, Consumer Affairs, Newsweek and more. She is also a recurring health and nutrition contributor expert on Fox 5 News in DC. She also works directly with local and national sports clubs and Collegiate Athletes throughout the United States. Amy also works with brands as a media specialist, advisor, and partner. She is currently working with Intoleran USA, Milky, and the Northeast Beef Alliance and has contributed to Impossible Foods and Health Ade n the past.

Personal

In her spare time Amy enjoys spending time with her husband, and teenage children. She enjoys focusing on joyful movement, relaxing by the pool, reading, hiking, and cooking new recipes. Amy travels all over the country to watch her Division 1 Collegiate son play baseball and is currently enjoying college visits with her daughter. Amy also serves as an ambassador at her local Crossfit box.

Supervision

Amy offers supervision to providers offering guidance grounded in her extensive clinical experience. She believes that strong mentorship elevates the quality of care across the field, helps newer clinicians grow in competence and confidence, and ensures that patients receive safe, effective, and evidence based treatment. By supervising other providers, Amy contributes to developing the next generation of skilled practitioners while maintaining the high standards she values in her own practice.

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