Lyndsay Riffe, Certified Diabetes Eductator (RD, LDN)
Lyndsay’s passion to advocate wellness comes from her extensive understanding of disease state management. At the age of three, Lyndsay was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It’s this first-hand experience and reliance on diet and exercise that served as a catalyst for her career in dietetics.
After earning a bachelor of science in dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Lyndsay completed her dietetic internship at Loyola University-Chicago, and went on to become Registered and Licensed Dietitian. After three more years of comprehensive training, she achieved certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator.
Lyndsay is an active member of the American Dietetic Association, Chicago Dietetic Association, and specialty group SCAN (sports, cardiovascular and wellness nutrition.) She is also a member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators along with its local Chicago chapter, DECAADE. In addition she is on the advisory board and an active speaker for Chicago DESA (Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association) and has worked on staff for Diabetes Training Camp.
As diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, Lyndsay supports groups and individuals by relating her own personal experiences in living a fulfilled life. At Centered Chef, Lyndsay not only supports clients with diabetes, but athletes in the area of sports nutrition. Lyndsay’s passion for sports nutrition is evident with her participation in endurance sports. As a member of Team WILD (Women Inspiring Life with Diabetes), she’s currently training to compete in her first Ironman triathlon, a 140.6 mile race, taking place in September of 2011. When she is not training, she enjoys traveling, any outdoor activity, and cooking.
