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Our dietetics team is the best of the best. All are registered dietitians, nationally board certified and accredited professionals with graduate degrees in nutrition.

Fueled by a deep commitment to help their clients succeed, they provide the information, compassion and motivation people need to create positive change.

Meet our team of registered dietitians:


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Christina Baker, R.D., C.D.

Christina received her B.S. in Dietetics at Brigham Young University. She then went on to complete her dietetic internship through Yale-New Haven Hospital. Prior to joining PRO Sports Club, she worked as an outpatient dietitian at Beverly Hospital near Boston Massachusetts where she was involved in their diabetes care center and cardiac rehab program. She also designed and implemented a weight loss program for adults as well as children. For the community, she has taught many nutritional classes and is a Sports Nutrition Specialist.

Education & Associations: B.S. in Human Nutrition and Food Science, Colorado State University with a Concentration in Dietetics, Minor in Biology; internship through the University of Northern Colorado. Her memberships include the American Dietetic Association and the Greater Seattle Dietetic Association.

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Chelsey Bobcek, M.S., R.D., C.D.

Chelsey currently provides nutrition counseling for clients in the 20/20 Lifestyles program and general members that would like counseling on incorporating nutrition and physical activity for a fit and healthy lifestyle. She specializes in clients seeking help with weight loss, controlling blood pressure/cholesterol, gaining lean body mass and nutrition for endurance training events. Prior to working at Pro Sports Club, she worked as the lead nutritionist at the Washington Intramural Activities Center. Here she provided meal plans, demonstrations for cooking healthy meals and nutrition counseling for weight loss, as well as counseling for student athletes on how to better eat for enhanced performance. She has a strong interest in Sports Nutrition and helping athletes reach their full potential by fueling optimally with food for training and events. Chelsey aims to tailor nutritional goals and plans to specifically suit the needs and wants of each individual client.

Education & Associations: B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Washington. She continued her education and attended the graduate school at the University of Washington, completing her dietetic internship and receiving a Masters of Science in Nutritional Sciences. Memberships include American Dietetic Association, Washington State Dietetic Association, and the Greater Seattle Dietetic Association. Received Certification in Adult Weight Management from the American Dietetic Association in September 2007.

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Loan Bui, R.D., C.D.

Loan is a registered dietitian at the PRO Sports Club for the 20/20 Lifestyle Clinic. Loan conducts nutrition consultations for metabolic disorders such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes, as well as personalized assistance for weight loss and healthy eating. Prior to joining the 20/20 Lifestyles Nutrition team in 2001, Loan worked in various areas of dietetics at places like Providence Medical Center, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, and Seattle and King County Public Health Departments. Currently, Loan works per diem as she enjoys spending time with her new baby girl.

Education & Associations: B.S. in Human Nutrition from the University of Florida. Memberships include the American Dietetic Association, Washington State Dietetic Association, and Greater Seattle Dietetic Association; Certificate in Adult Weight Management, 2000.

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Azucena Gamarra, M.S., R.D., C.D. 

Azucena provides nutritional counseling for both 20/20 Lifestyles clients with metabolic disorders such as obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes as well as general members and non member clients trying to achieve a variety of fitness and health related goals. Her previous experiences include Swedish Hospital, The Everett Clinic, and Community Clinics in King County. She has also taught cooking classes at Whole Foods and PCC Natural Markets. Azucena uses a holistic approach to nutrition therapy and enjoys helping clients with food allergies and vegetarian diets. She is also fluent in Spanish and French.

Education & Associations: B.S. in Natural Health Sciences, M.S. in Science of Nutrition from Bastyr University (WA), and Certification in Adult Weight Management. Memberships include the American Dietetic Association; Washington State Dietetic Association, and Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group.

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Becky Hellerstein, R.D., C.D.

Becky provides nutrition consultations for both 20/20 clients, kids and general members interested in optimizing their health and finding nutritional balance. She believes in a lifestyle approach to nutrition, looking at the whole individual and working mindfully with clients to achieve their personal goals. Becky specializes in the 20/20 Kids program, where she teaches and supports kids and families in developing a healthy lifestyle. She also has a strong background in sports nutrition, eating disorders, pediatric nutrition, weight management, wellness/prevention, and metabolic disorders. Prior to joining Pro Sports Club, Becky implemented and developed weight management and wellness programs for schools and organizations throughout the country. Becky graduated with honors from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and psychology. She completed her dietetic internship at Bastyr University, gaining a whole foods and natural medicine perspective on nutrition.

Education & Associations: Becky holds memberships with the American Dietetic Association, the Sports, Cardiovascular, Wellness Nutritionist Dietetic Practice Group and the Nutrition in Complementary Care Dietetic Practice Group. She received her American Dietetics Association's Certification in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management in April 2008 and Certification in Adult Weight Manangement in June 2008.

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Mary Mach, M.S., R.D., C.D.

Mary is the Dietitian Supervisor at the Pro Sports Club and the 20/20 Lifestyles metabolic disorders clinic. She oversees a staff of 13 Registered Dietitians. Additionally, Mary conducts weekly nutritional consultations for 20/20 Lifestyle’s clients providing nutrition guidance for treatment of overweight as well as for a variety of metabolic disorders including diabetes, dislipidemia, and hypertension. Mary also provides nutritional consultations for general members and non members who are seeking nutrition guidance to improve their health and fitness goals. Her passion is helping individuals achieve lasting well-balanced nutrition. Prior to joining the PRO Sports Club 20/20 Lifestyles program, Mary worked at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Her clinical background includes Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Bellevue, WA and Highline Hospital, Burien, WA. She also worked as an outpatient dietitian for WIC and the King County Department of Public Health.

Education & Associations: M.S. in Nutrition from Bastyr University. Certification in Adult Weight Management. Memberships include American Dietetic Association, Washington State Dietetic Association, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group.

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Denise Maxwell, R.D., C.D.

Denise provides nutritional counseling for both 20/20 clients and general members interested in achieving their personal health and fitness goals. She is passionate about working with her clients to develop and implement life long habits for sustaining a balance in their nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Prior to working with Pro Sports Club she worked in a private nutrition counseling practice in Portland, OR as well as gained clinical experience in both in patient and out patient counseling in local hospitals. She has experience and a strong interest in sports nutrition, weight loss, weight gain, wellness/prevention, behavior modification and management of metabolic disorders such as obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes. She has also instructed healthy cooking classes with both children and adults and has extensive experience with recipe/menu development.

Education & Associations: B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science, Central Washington University with a specialization in Dietetics and completed her dietetic internship through Oregon Health and Science University. She also holds a Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts degree from Western Culinary Institute. Memberships include the American Dietetic Association; Washington State Dietetic Association; Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists practice group; Certificate in Adult Weight Management.

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Brandi Olden, R.D., C.D.

Brandi provides nutritional consultations for 20/20 Lifestyles clients and PRO Sports Club members interested in weight loss, correcting current metabolic disorders such as high cholesterol or diabetes, or modifying food behaviors that lead to an unhealthy lifestyle. Prior to working with PRO Sports Club, she worked as a Public Health Nutritionist with the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, where was involved with the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. She also served as Nutrition Services Director with the Fort Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Atkinson, WI, where she was responsible for all clinical medical nutritional therapy for the entire facility as well as all foodservice support systems. She actively served at the state level of the Wisconsin Dietetic Association as New Member Communications Representative, and on the board of directors for the Madison District Dietetic Association in Madison, Wi. She currently holds a position on the Greater Seattle Dietetic Association board of directors as Membership and Directory Chair.

Education & Associations: B.S. in Human Nutrition and Food Science, Colorado State University with a Concentration in Dietetics, Minor in Biology; internship through the University of Northern Colorado. Her memberships include the American Dietetic Association and the Greater Seattle Dietetic Association.

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Kathryn Ponio, R.D., C.D.

Kathryn provides nutrition counseling and support for 20/20 clients as well as general members and non-members. Her goal is to work with individuals in finding personalized, lifelong and sustainable nutrition practices to optimize overall health and wellness. Her experiences include oncology nutrition at UW Medical Center, consultations with collegiate athletes, and specialized focus on weight and metabolic imbalances, including work with diabetes and bariatric surgery patients.

Education & Associations: B.S. in Nutrition from Bastyr University with an emphasis on whole foods and natural health; completed her dietetic internship through Bastyr University, with field work in local hospitals, outpatient clinics, and various community outreach settings. Memberships include American Dietetic Association, Greater Seattle Dietetic Association, American Diabetes Association, and Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group.

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Karina Tanguay, M.S., R.D., C.D.

Karina provides nutritional consultation for both 20/20 clients and general members interested in improving eating habits to achieve their personal health and fitness goals. Prior to joining Pro Sports Club, Karina worked for the Tacoma School District Head Start program coordinating and providing nutrition education for instructors, children, and families as well as providing nutrition consultation services for families with children at nutritional risk. Her clinical background includes Tacoma General and Allenmore Hospitals, Tacoma, WA, and Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, WA.

Education & Associations: B.S. in Foreign Language and International Affairs from University of Puget Sound; M.S. in Nutrition From Bastyr University and completed her dietetic internship requirement through Washington State University. Memberships include the American Dietetic Association; Sound Sound Dietetic Association; Washington State Dietetic Association.

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Julie Tredway, R.D., C.D.

Julieis a registered dietitian who works primarily with 20/20 Lifestyles program clients. Weekly nutritional consultations are spent educating clients on adapting healthy eating habits to promote long-term weight normalization and improvement of metabolic disorders. Her nutritional experience includes working with the Women's Health Initiative study at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and as a clinical dietitian at both St. Vincent Medical Center in southern California and locally at Queen Anne Health Care. She has also done sports nutrition consulting work for Columbia Athletic Clubs in the past and now specializes in seeing general PRO Sports Club members regarding sports nutrition to enhance their athletic performance. Julie’s objective is to work collectively with each client to develop a balanced approach to eating food that is maintainable for a lifetime.

Education & Associations: B.S. in Food and Nutritional Science from Seattle Pacific University. Memberships include the American Dietetic Association; Washington State Dietetic Association; and Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists Practice Group. Received Certification in Adult Weight Management from the American Dietetic Association in September 2004.

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Megan Vucinovich, M.S., R.D., C.D.

Megan currently conducts weekly nutritional counseling and support for clients involved in the 20/20 Lifestyles program helping to correct or improve metabolic disorders such as obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes. Megan is also available to meet with PRO Sports Club members looking to improve their health or learn more about nutrition. She has previous experience working at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Harborview Medical Center and UW Medical Center.

Education & Associations: B.S. in Community Health Education from the University of St. Thomas; M.S. in Nutrition from Bastyr University and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Washington. Memberships include the American Dietetic Association; Greater Seattle Dietetic Association; Washington State Dietetic Association; Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management.

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Monika Waisman, R.D., C.D.

Monika provides nutritional counseling for 20/20 Lifestyles clients as well as PRO Sports Club members who are interested in managing their weight and improving their health. Previous to joining PRO Sports Club, she worked in a variety of settings including Madigan Army Medical Center, WIC, Renton School District food service, and food service at Tacoma General Hospital. She is certified in the area of Adult Weight Management and is knowledgeable in the nutritional care of people of all ages and conditions. In her free time Monika enjoys getting outdoors and being active or cooking up a tasty, healthy meal.

Education & Associations: B.S. in Human Nutrition from Washington State University. Supervised practice experience completed through Washington State University’s Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Monika is a member of the American Dietetic Association, Washington State Dietetic Association, and the Greater Seattle Dietetic Association. She served as a board member of the South Sound Dietetic Association from 2007-2008.

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Lynne Williams, PhD., R.D., L.D., C.D.

Lynne provides nutritional consultations for both 20/20 clients and general members interested in weight management or correcting metabolic disorders. Previously, she worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center and as a consultant in private practice for numerous hospitals and clinics. Lynne has special interests in weight loss, diabetes, vegetarian nutrition and modifying food behaviors.

Education & Associations: B.S. Nutrition from Texas Tech University, M.Ed. Ph.D from Texas A& M University Memberships include the American Dietetic Association, Washington Dietetic Association, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group and Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group.

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