Marie Spano is a Registered Dietician and expert in nutrition who has worked as a dietary spokesperson, consultant, and freelance writer.  She has written for many popular press magazines, trade publications and websites. She has also helped hundreds of individuals achieve their athletic goals by tailoring their dietary intake to specific needs.

Ms. Spano holds an MS in Nutrition from the University of Georgia and holds a BS degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of North Carolina.

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Kathy Stevens M.A. Kinesiology, MAFP
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Fitness professional Kathy Stevens is a major influence in the areas of family and adult fitness.  A Master Trainer, Kathy holds a B.A in Physical Education and Masters Degree in Kinesiology.  Her Masters thesis focused on maintaining joint health in aging populations.  Kathy serves on the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America Board of Advisors.  She has created numerous professional training programs and fitness videos.  A mother of five, Kathy has written on family fitness for national publications including Fit, Family Circle, American Fitness, Parents, Fit Pregnancy, Fitness, Self, Shape, and WebMD. 

At Active Nutrition LLC I work with people of all ages to help them develop lifelong healthy eating habits and enhance overall health and wellness by emphasizing variety and moderation with balanced activity. After evaluating current nutritional habits I will work with you to develop an individualized nutrition plan and provide guidance for meal planning and preparation based personal goals and priorities.

I specialize in working with active people and athletes of all levels. I will work with you to optimize food choices in order to properly fuel the body to enhance athletic performance, improve recovery within and between exercise bouts, ensure adequate hydration and reduce the risk of injury and illness.

Gloria Scalzo is a Registered Dietitian for the OHSU Surgical Weight Reduction Center and is a Certified Adult Weight Management Specialist with the American Dietetic Association. She earned her Master’s degree in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and completed her training to become a Registered Dietitian at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA.

Gloria worked for three years as a bariatric dietitian at the Obesity Consult Center at Tufts-New England Medical Center, working in medical and surgical adult weight management. Currently, she also provides medical nutrition therapy for cardiac patients, and is the Adult Clinical Outpatient Dietitian for the OHSU Lipid Clinic.