A Whole-body Approach to Your Wellness Goals
Nutrition Counseling
Hi! I’m Brenda
Certified Dietician Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist, and Certified Personal Trainer based in West Hartford, CT. I am the founder of Empowered Nutrition + Fitness LLC.
My mission is to empower you to take charge of your health in a way that is both meaningful and sustainable. I embrace a whole-body approach, seamlessly integrating nutrition and fitness to help you reconnect with your body's unique needs. From managing GI concerns like IBS, SIBO, constipation, and gastritis to addressing insulin resistance, blood sugar balance, and cholesterol optimization, I provide tailored support to guide you on your wellness journey. Whether we collaborate in-person or virtually, you can count on me to be your dedicated partner every step of the way.
Services
How We’ll Work Together
When we work together, my goal is to make sure you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. Here’s what you can expect from our time together:
Building Trust and Connection:
From our very first chat, I’ll focus on making sure you feel comfortable and understood. I’ll ask how you’d like to be addressed—whether that’s your name, a nickname, or your pronouns—and honor what’s important to you.
Creating a Safe Space:
This is your space to be yourself. My job is to create an environment where you feel at ease to share openly, knowing there’s no judgment here. I’ll pay attention not just to your words but also to what you might not say, making sure to respect your boundaries and cultural values.
A True Partnership:
You know your life better than anyone else. My role is to listen, ask questions, and help you uncover what feels right for you—not to tell you what to do. We’ll collaborate to explore options that work for your unique life and goals. I am the expert in nutrition, but you are the expert in you!
Respect for Your Story:
I understand that your past experiences—good and bad—shape who you are today. I’ll approach our time together with curiosity, care, and respect for everything that makes you, you. If I ever miss the mark or say something that doesn’t sit well, I’ll be open to hearing your thoughts and doing what I can to make it right.
This is your time and your journey. I’m here to walk alongside you, cheering you on, supporting you through the tough stuff, and celebrating every win—big or small. We’re in this together
Nutrition
Whatever your health, we work together to help your body heal itself by addressing the root causes of various symptoms, to create a lifestyle that makes sense for you now and can evolve with you.
Personal Training
I design individualized workouts that mimic the movements you already make every day to improve posture, muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility.
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Experience
In 2009, I transformed my passion for health and wellness into a lifelong career, earning my Personal Training certification. From 2012 to 2015, I owned a thriving fitness franchise before shifting my focus to personalized, one-on-one coaching. In 2021, I further deepened my expertise by earning an M.S. in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, becoming a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist in CT. Now, through Empowered Nutrition + Fitness, I bring together all of my experience to help you take charge of your health with confidence and clarity
“Brenda has been training both my husband and me for over four years now and we love her. She pushes us while still being encouraging. She is flexible and knowledgeable and has helped us both work through injuries and kept me healthy during my pregnancy. I’m now engaging her as a nutritionist to help with chronic iron deficiency. We really credit our whole family healthy, fit, and happy!”
“Working out with Brenda is a highlight of my week. She is enthusiastic, motivating, and knowledgeable about all things fitness and nutrition. Brenda is completely in tune with my goals, and pushes me to meet them. She is very creative in progressing sessions, making them fun and challenging at the same time.”
Don’t Waste Another Day Feeling Tired, Lethargic, and Unmotivated. Let’s Tackle Your Wellness Goals Together.
