About Fuel & Fluids Performance, LLC
Rikki is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She has provided nutritional counseling and guidance to medical patients/clients and athletes for 15 years. Rikki earned her bachelor's degree from Florida State University (FSU), where she also worked as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the FSU women's athletic department. She earned her master's degree from Central Michigan University. Rikki has earned certification through the American Dietetic Association as a Sports Dietitian (CSSD) and through the International Society of Sports Nutrition as a Sports Nutritionist (CISSN). In addition, Rikki is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Currently, Rikki owns a private practice, Fuel & Fluids for Performance, LLC, working with athletes at various levels (recreational, high school, collegiate, Olympic, and professional) in a variety of sports utilizing optimal nutrition for peak performance. She provides presentations and workshops on healthy eating, weight management, food safety, diabetes, and sports nutrition. Organizations that Rikki works with:
- BP Energy Alaska
- Alyeska Pipeline Services Co
- USAF Pararescue
- Anchorage Fire Department
- Anchorage School District
- Alaska Regional Hospital
- University of Alaska Anchorage
- Alaska Pacific University
- Multi-Sport Training of Alaska
- Team In Training
In addition, Rikki is an adjunct professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), courses taught include: Nutrition for the Health Sciences, Principles of Nutrition and Sports Nutrition. Rikki serves on the Dietetics & Nutrition Advisory Committee for the Culinary Arts & Hospitality, Dietetics & Nutrition division at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She is also employed as a clinical dietitian at Alaska Regional Hospital providing medical nutrition therapy to a variety of patients. Rikki contracts for BP Energy Alaska and Alyeska Pipeline Services Co as a wellness dietitian providing services on the North Slope and Anchorage headquaters.
As the sports dietitian for Coach Shaw's Program, she works with current NFL players as well as top NFL draft hopefuls, helping meet their demanding nutrient needs as they are preparing for the combine and/or pro days. Rikki educates the athletes on optimal daily fuel and hydration requirements, nutrient timing and supplementation. www.coachtomshaw.com
Scientific Advisor/Sports Dietitian for FRS Healthy Energy
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Fitness, Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
Dietetic Internship, University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, CO)
Master of Science, Nutrition, Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, MI)
Certifications
Commission on Dietetic Registration - Registered Dietitian (RD)
Commission on Dietetic Registration - Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
International Society of Sports Nutrition - Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN)
State of Alaska Dietitian License (LD) # 69
State of Florida Dietitian License (LDN) #ND 5259
Active Memberships/Professional Associations:
American Dietetic Association (ADA)
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Alaska Dietetic Association - Board of Directors; Media & PR Representative
Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN)
International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
