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New Nutrition Consultations! 

Optimize Your Wellness with NEW Nutrition Services at the Y! 
Your YMCA branch now offers nutrition opportunities to learn how to fuel your health! Wondering where to begin? 


Nutrition Consultations

  • Learn where you are in your health journey and assess your goals. 
  • 60 min individualized nutrition assessment, education, counseling and practical goal setting.
    • Cost:  $80 (members)
  • 30 min shorter consult focused on answering individualized questions and/or to follow-up a 60 minute consult with additional support.
    • Cost: $40 (members)

Nutritionist Marcia Irwin

Marcia Irwin is a nutrition expert with several ye of experience educating and counseling people about nutrition and exercise.  Marcia received her bachelor's degree in dietetics from Andrews University, Michigan and a Master's Degree in Exercise Science and Health from Miami University, Ohio.  She has worked in hospitals, nursing homes, dialysis centers/ wellness programs, YMCA wellness centers.  She is currently working at the Hamilton Family YMCA as an instructor and at Life Bridges, Inc. as a dietitian.  She is passionate about helping people live happy and healthier lives and is looking forward to serving the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga members.   
 

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