Nutritionists & Dietitians
Tarah Valenti, RDN
Director of Nutrition | Registered Dietitian | Owner
My background in nutrition started in the sports world. I grew up with an athlete as a father and watching him nourish and train his body for performance taught me the power of nutrition on performance outcomes. When I went to college, I discovered my passion for human biology and disease prevention through behavior change. This lead me to dive deeper into science and medicine, pursue an education in nutrition and become a registered dietitian. Through my experiences working in clinical research and private practice I continue to be amazed at what the human body and mind are capable of. I love working with people to discover new ways to improve their health, eliminate barriers and enhance their overall wellbeing and sense of empowerment. I sincerely believe that we can all unveil a brighter, happier self with the power of nutrition and delicious food!
Certifications & Education
San Francisco State University - Bachelor of Science, Dietetics
Cornell University - Dietetic Internship
Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Registered Dietitian
Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT)
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - Certified Personal Trainer
Contact:
Email: Tarah@customfitsf.com
Marissa Mather
Nutritionist | Owner
Food and cooking has been a lifelong passion of mine. Growing up, my mother was a dietitian, so we always had an emphasis on eating healthy and balanced meals. My Greek background allowed me to learn a lot about the Mediterranean diet as well as the importance of enjoying meals with family and friends. Born and raised in the Bay Area, I love learning and being immersed in the inspiring and innovative food scene that we are world famous for. Before studying to become a nutritionist I worked in the restaurant industry for 10 years, so my passion for food is not only focused on health, but being delicious as well! I love learning, researching, and testing new recipes that utilize local and seasonal ingredients, are easy to make, and most importantly taste great. I truly believe that healthy, nourishing food can be enjoyable and designed to fit into everyone’s lifestyle, regardless of time, finances or skill.
Certifications & Education
Bauman College - Certified Nutritionist
Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT)
California State University Chico - Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
Contact
Email: Marissa@customfitsf.com
Lia Rubinoff
Nutrition Consultant
I am a philosopher at heart and believe that wisdom is our most effective medicine. After achieving my master’s degree in philosophy, I tuned my attention into how I could do more effective work to help the world, and saw a clear need to work towards the restoration of well-being on this planet. My passion for healing was piqued, and to help positively shift our culture’s relationship to our world, our communities, and ourselves, I started studying herbalism and working in sustainable organic food sales. I loved learning about the plants and enjoyed making medicines while also having the opportunity to support the growth of the organic food movement by speaking directly with people about their food choices and purchasing power. After many thousands of conversations with people about organic foods, and growing within the organization to coach and manage salespeople, I realized that the most impactful part of my work was speaking directly with people about their food choices and having the opportunity to help them with their health. So I went back to school to study nutrition and became even more motivated once I saw just how many gaps there are in our culture’s general nutritional education and understanding. Thus, as a nutrition consultant, my goal is to offer education, skills, tools, and practices within my consulting so that my clients may learn, heal, come into balance within their own bodies, and make real, important changes for themselves. Beyond doing my best to eat a clean, whole foods diet, and work with natural medicines and therapies, my personal practice involves daily chi gong, yoga, meditation, exercising, spending time in nature, creating artwork, and furthering my knowledge through my studies of Tibetan Medicine and Buddhism.
Certifications and Education
Bauman College - Nutrition Consultant
San Francisco State University - Master of Arts, Philosophy
University of Colorado - Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
Contact:
Lia@customfitsf.com
Kai Samiere, RDN
Registered Dietitian - Sport Nutrition
The more I learn about nutrition, the more I realize how foundational food is in living a balanced life and performing your best. With so much misinformation on the internet and social media, it's become impossible to decipher what's right, wrong or somewhere in between. My goal is to use evidence-based research to help those around me unlock their maximum potential through the power of nutrition and consistency.
Entering my first year of college, I wasn't sure where I could take a degree in nutrition. But, after an internship with Stanford's Sports Nutrition team, and seeing the power of nutrition in sport, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in sports dietetics. As an avid surfer, I've been able to use my knowledge and experience to improve my own eating habits around performance and daily living. Along with consistent training, mindful practices like yoga and meditation, and a balanced approach to eating, I am seeing improvements both in and out of the water.
I believe that when we nourish and treat our bodies well, we get the most out of ourselves. So no matter the sport or hobby, whether you want direct coaching, nutrition education or just want to talk about food, I truly look forward to connecting and helping you reach your goals.
Certifications and Education:
California Polytechnic State University - Bachelor of Science, Nutrition
Merrimack College - Master of Science, Health and Wellness Management
Wellness Workdays - Dietetic Internship, Sports Nutrition & Entrepreneurship
Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Registered Dietitian
Summer Williams, RDN
Registered Dietitian | Personal Trainer | Health Coach
My passion for nutrition began during my time as an acrobat in Cirque du Soleil. Before retiring, I became a personal trainer and health coach, and then moved to Australia.
Over the following years, I realized the immense benefit of combining nutrition with fitness to help my clients achieve their goals.
Upon returning to the states, I worked in various established gyms and in corporate fitness, before starting my own personal training and health coaching business.
Simultaneously, I pursued a degree in Nutrition from San Francisco State University. As a Registered Dietitian, I believe in a holistic health approach. It is important to address not only nutritional needs but also to consider the broader aspects of well-being - physical, mental, and emotional. I feel that everyone can benefit from improved nutrition, whether it’s for improved performance or overall well-being.
Certifications & Education
San Francisco State University - Bachelor of Science, Dietetics
San Francisco State University - Dietetic Internship
Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Registered Dietitian
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - Virtual Coaching Specialist
American Council on Exercise (ACE) - Certified Health Coach