About Cathy Snyder, CNS
I believe we have more influence over our health than we sometimes realize.
My interest in nutrition began with experiences in my own family that changed the way I thought about health. I began to understand how much the choices we make every day can matter, and how important it is to take an active role in our own well-being.
As I learned more, nutrition became much more than a personal interest. I saw firsthand how looking beyond the obvious and considering food, lifestyle, and the whole person could open up possibilities that hadn’t been considered before.
I began my professional training as a health coach and loved helping people turn what they knew into changes they could actually make. But I wanted to understand the science at a much deeper level and have the clinical training to help people with more complex health concerns.
That led me back to school for a master’s degree in Human Nutrition and ultimately to becoming a Certified Nutrition Specialist.
I Love Working With Women in Midlife...
Today, much of my work focuses on women in midlife because I’m right here too.
This can be a wonderful stage of life, but it can also bring changes we didn’t quite expect. The things that worked for us for years may stop working the same way. At the same time, many of us are juggling careers, families, aging parents, relationships, and everyone else’s needs while our own health keeps moving farther down the list.
I understand that.
I’ve also seen what can happen when a woman has the opportunity to focus on her own health and finally understand what works for her.
I’ve worked with women who planned their lives around unpredictable digestive symptoms and were eventually able to get back to doing things they’d been avoiding. I’ve watched women move from confusion and trial and error to understanding their bodies and knowing what to do next.
And those changes rarely stop with one person. What we learn about food, health, and taking care of ourselves often finds its way into our families and the generations that follow.
That’s one of the things I love most about this work.
How I Approach Nutrition Care
Your body doesn’t work in isolated systems, and your nutrition plan shouldn’t either.
I look at the whole picture, including your health history, symptoms, nutrition, lifestyle, lab work, medications, stress, sleep, and the realities of your everyday life.
I’m not here to hand you a perfect plan and expect you to follow it.
We’ll work together to identify what deserves our attention, decide what makes sense for you, and make changes at a pace that feels manageable.
When we work together, you can expect:
- Personalized care that’s tailored to you
- Clear explanations without unnecessary jargon
- Practical recommendations that fit real life
- A collaborative approach to your healthcare
- Ongoing support as your needs and goals evolve
Nutrition is one piece of healthcare, not the whole of it. I value working alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals and helping clients understand where nutrition can play a meaningful role.
Looking Ahead
One of the things I want women to understand is that taking an active role in your health doesn’t mean you have to figure everything out yourself.
You can ask questions. You can build a healthcare team that supports you. You can learn more about your own body. And you can make small, meaningful changes without turning your life upside down.
If we’re fortunate, we have decades ahead of us.
I want those years to include the things that matter: traveling, staying active, enjoying our families, keeping our minds and bodies strong, and having the health and energy to participate fully in our lives.
That’s what makes this work so meaningful to me.
My Background
I’m a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) with a master’s degree in Human Nutrition. Earning the CNS credential required advanced graduate education, passing a national board examination, and completing more than 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice.
Nutrition credentials can be confusing, so I believe it’s important for clients to understand the education and clinical training behind the care they receive.
My approach combines evidence-informed nutrition with a whole-body perspective and practical strategies designed for real life.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're ready for personalized nutrition support that looks at the whole picture and meets you where you are, I'd love to work with you.
Have Questions First?
If you're not sure whether my services are the right fit, get in touch. I'm happy to answer your questions and, if helpful, arrange a brief 15-minute phone call.