Colleen Shields

Registered Dietitian

Hometown

Kingfield, Maine

Education

BS Exercise Science from University of Montana

BS Food and Nutrition from Montana State University

Clinical Internship and Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition from Oregon Health and Science University

Have you ever felt lost in the constant bombardment from outside opinions and do’s and don’ts when it comes to nutrition? Are you unsure about which strategy is going to work best for you?

Meet Colleen, Converge’s Registered Dietitian. Colleen takes a tailored approach to nutrition and strongly believes that every individual is unique in their physiology and background. There is no “one size fits all” approach when working with Colleen. Her goal is to empower people to discover and listen to their own body intuition while using sustainable practices so they can make informed decisions for themselves. Colleen is passionate about educating people on how to nourish their body in a way that feels authentic and realistic, so you can confidently play without limits!

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Common Misconception:

“Nutrition is all about some new quick fix,

bio hack, diet, or restricting calories.”

Not quite! Nutrition is SO much more than that. Food is SO much more than that. it’s not just the physical act of eating, it’s our relationship with food, social determinants of health, clinical background, behavior patterns, mindfulness and more. Colleen’s approach to nutrition often involves having clients add tot heir daily nourishment, not taking away from it.

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Who Colleen Works With

Any and everybody! From sports to lifestyle nutrition to those that just want to learn more about their body. If you’re invested in your health, then Colleen is here for you.

She has a soft spot for working with endurance and mountain athletes (runners, skiers, bikers), female athletes, women’s health, those struggling with body image/disordered eating, and gut disorders.

Fun Facts About Colleen

On top of being a Registered Dietitian, Colleen has been a strength and endurance coach for mountain and endurance athletes for 7+ years
Colleen loves nature bathing! When she’s not in the clinic, she can be found trail running, skiing, mountain biking, or going on a townie ride for pastries
She is currently learning pottery!