Nutritionist and Nutrition Coach in Reno, NV

Looking for a nutritionist in Reno who works with busy people, not just athletes with unlimited time? I'm Alix Best, a certified nutritionist with a B.S. in Public Health and Precision Nutrition certification, and I've been coaching 1:1 nutrition and training for more than 10 years. I live in Reno and grew up in the Lake Tahoe basin, so I know what eating well looks like here.

Coaching is 100% online through the Trainerize app, so I work with founders, executives and busy professionals across Reno, Sparks, Carson City and Lake Tahoe, plus clients anywhere in the U.S. Every client works with me directly. There is no team handing you off.

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Who I work with in Reno

  • Busy professionals who travel, entertain clients and eat out, and need a plan that survives real life.
  • People with 10 to 50+ pounds to lose who are done with crash diets and want to keep the weight off.
  • Lifters and active locals who ski, hike, ride and train and want to fuel performance and body composition.
  • People on a GLP-1 medication who want to protect muscle and eat well. I do not give medication advice; you keep your prescriber in the loop.
  • Bodybuilding and physique competitors preparing for a show.

How coaching works

Step What happens
1. Free consult We talk through your goals, schedule, history and what has and hasn't worked.
2. Your plan Custom calories and macros, or a custom meal plan, plus a training program if you choose that tier.
3. Daily habits You log food in the Trainerize app and hit a daily step target.
4. Check-ins Regular 1:1 check-ins. I review your logging, activity, sleep and progress markers before every adjustment.
5. Progress Progress markers are chosen for you: scale trend, measurements, photos or performance.

In my coaching, most fat-loss clients average about 1 to 3 lb a week. That is an average, not a guarantee.

Coaching options

All coaching programs start with a 3-month minimum, because real change takes more than a few weeks.

Eating well in Reno and Tahoe

Living here comes with its own nutrition quirks. Reno sits at about 4,500 feet and Lake Tahoe at about 6,200, and the air is dry most of the year, so many people under-drink water without noticing. Winters are built around skiing and snowboarding, summers around hiking, biking and the lake, which means your activity and calorie needs swing by season. A good plan accounts for that instead of using the same numbers in January and July.

Reno's food scene also makes eating out easy. Coaching teaches you how to order at the places you already go so a client dinner or a weekend at the lake doesn't undo your week. See how to eat healthy when eating out and high-protein fast food orders.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you coach in person in Reno?

No. All coaching is online through the Trainerize app with regular 1:1 check-ins, so you can work with me from anywhere in Reno, Sparks, Carson City or Tahoe without driving to appointments. You log food and training in the app, send form videos when you want feedback, and get your adjustments directly from me.

Are you a dietitian?

No. I'm a certified nutritionist with a B.S. in Public Health and Precision Nutrition certification. I coach healthy adults on nutrition, habits and training. If you have a medical condition that needs medical nutrition therapy, I'll recommend you work with your doctor or a registered dietitian.

How much does nutrition coaching cost?

Monthly 1:1 coaching starts at $199, with paid-in-full 3-month options. See current pricing on the coaching pages or ask on your free consult.

How do I get started?

Book a free consult. We'll talk through your goals and I'll recommend the right level of coaching, or tell you if I'm not the right fit.

Results vary. Coaching is education and accountability, not medical care.