Top Nutrition Coaching - Dietitian Biography I Kelli Davenport

Education & Credentials

Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition from East Carolina University

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nutrition and Dietetics from East Carolina University

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Hospitality Management from East Carolina University

Minor in Business Administration from East Carolina University

Previously Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Areas of Expertise

Weight Management

12 years

Bariatric Surgery

4 years

Diabetes (Gestational, Pre, Type 1 & 2, Insulin-Dependent)

12 years

Heart Health (CHF, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure)

12 years

Sports Nutrition

12 years

Renal (CKD Stages 1-5, Dialysis)

3 years

Pediatrics (Picky Eating, Weight Management)

3 years

Vegetarian/Vegan

12 years

Gut Health (Gastroparesis, GERD)

3 years

Career

Nutrition at Best, LLC

2023-Present

East Carolina University, Teaching Instructor

2021-Present

Fresenius Kidney Care

2020-present

NC Department of Health and Human Services

2016-2020

Veteran’s Administration

2014-2016

ECU Health (Endocrinology, Cardiology, Infectious Disease

2011-2014

Nutrition Plus

2009-2011

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My coaching style

I whole-heartedly believe that proper nutrition is an essential part of good health and well-being!! I will start by meeting you where you are at in your health journey and I will continue by helping you create a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in order to empower you to reach your own personal goals. My focus will be on helping you build on these skills so that you can reach an obtainable new lifestyle that will foster a sustainable and healthful future!

Becoming healthy and feeling good in your own body is not a quick and temporary fix, it’s the new you!

Publications

Kelli has been included in the following publications/presentations:

~How Sweet it is: Traditional Sweet Iced Tea and the Diabesity Epidemic-interviewee/contributor

~North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Conference, 2009-poster presentation

~East Carolina University Research and Creativity Achievement Week, 2008-poster presentation

~A-Z Diabetes Educator Bootcamp, 2012-2015-program planner and speaker

~Winning with Diabetes Community Event, 2012-2015-program planner and speaker

~Coastal Carolina Association for Diabetes Educators (CCADE), 2013-2015-program planner and speaker

~ECU Endocrinology Grand Rounds, Mediterranean diet-speaker

~East Carolina Heart Institute, Annual Cardio Conference-speaker

~ECU Dietetic Intern Orientation-speaker

~March of Dimes, Folic Acid Ambassador, 2009-2010-speaker

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Client testimonials

Hear what our clients have to say about working with

Kelli Davenport

I feel very comfortable working with my nutritionist. I believe she is very knowledgeable and is providing me with excellent information and options.

Darrel A.

Verified client

Very helpful and insightful. Gives great tips on healthier ways to eat. Encourages you to take your steps. I feel like she genuinely cares about your well being. Mentally and physically. Easy to talk to and has a quick response even on weekends.

Ana Maria B.

Verified client

I have been working with Kelli for a few weeks and she has helped me set goals and track progress against those goals. She has been available to provide responsive answers to my questions using the get healthy chat to keep me pointed in the right direction.

Charles S.

Verified client