Jacqueline W.

I am a Board-certified pediatrician at CHOC Children's Hospital in Southern California, certified sports nutritionist (NESTA), and my hospital's most recent Chief of Staff. I am also a dedicated home chef and mother to two competitive young athletes. In 2014, I founded Doctor Jacq: Nutrition Coach for Young Athletes. Since then, I have coached thousands of parents, coaches and young athletes on sports nutrition, addressing the specific needs of young athletes who are growing and developing while playing competitive sports.
I have several services including team talks, team consulting, as well as individual sports nutrition counseling. I typically work with young athletes ages 8-20, and my mission is to use sports as a platform for imparting in them lessons regarding their relationship with food that they will carry with them long after their days of playing sports.

I was a competitive volleyball player at the high school level and club level during my college years at Washington University in St. Louis.

My clients can expect to "meet' with me, in person or virtually, for an initial interview and goal-setting session. Following that, I will analyze the athlete's training regimen and food diary. In a follow-up session, I will make recommendations and cover general concepts of sports nutrition, and I will address specific strategies based on the athlete's sex, sport, and age. I will include a sample meal and hydration plan, including some of my favorite recipes. Minimum 3 hours.

I am also available for team talks and team nutrition consulting. (different charge applies).