Seated Headshot of MICHELLE BUGBEE, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

Michelle Bugbee, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

"Finding your inner voice is hard. Listening to it is even harder. But by doing so, you are freeing yourself from preconceived beliefs around eating and exercise that open the door to being the best version of yourself."

Seated Headshot of MICHELLE BUGBEE, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

Michelle Bugbee, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

"Finding your inner voice is hard. Listening to it is even harder. But by doing so, you are freeing yourself from preconceived beliefs around eating and exercise that open the door to being the best version of yourself."

Michelle Bugbee, MS, RD, LDN, CPT is a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist and NASM Certified Personal Trainer at Van Dusen Nutrition®. Michelle currently works part-time in the Needham office and sees clients for Individual Nutrition Counseling and Individual Therapeutic Movement Support™. Additionally, Michelle is the former Coordinator of Client Care and Outreach for Van Dusen Nutrition®.

As a collegiate athlete, Michelle has a special interest in helping athletes fuel their bodies in a way that promotes optimal health and performance while maintaining a positive relationship with food. She also works with clients to repair and strengthen their connections to movement, exercise and body.

Michelle received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire. She then worked at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in operational management for 6 years, where she was introduced to the field of dietetics. Michelle went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Health Promotion and a Certificate in Sports Nutrition from Simmons University. She also completed a dietetic internship at Simmons University that included extensive training in both performance nutrition and eating disorders.

Michelle is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group, Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitian Association, and Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association.

Specialties

Eating DisordersDisordered EatingWeight and Body ConcernsSports Nutrition

Subspecialties

  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach
  • Exercise Disorders
  • Amenorrhea
  • Bone Stress Injuries
  • Performance Nutrition
  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach
  • Exercise Disorders
  • Amenorrhea
  • Bone Stress Injuries
  • Performance Nutrition