Erin Fleming, MS, RDN, NBC-HWC
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Registered Dietitian and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach specializing in behavior change and sustainable lifestyle transformation. Combines a strong clinical foundation in acute and long-term care with coaching expertise to support individuals in achieving meaningful, self-directed health goals. Utilizes motivational interviewing and personalized nutrition strategies to help clients build lasting habits and improve overall well-being. Passionate about increasing access to nutrition education, with a continued focus on professional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian Coach
Real Healthy Habits, LLC
Huntsville, AL
11.2024 - Current
- Partner with clients to explore personal values, motivations, and goals, supporting sustainable behavior change through a client-led approach
- Utilize motivational interviewing and evidence-based coaching techniques to help clients identify internal drivers for change and build self-efficacy
- Facilitate collaborative goal-setting, empowering clients to create realistic, personalized action plans aligned with their lifestyle
- Integrate medical nutrition therapy with behavior change coaching to address chronic disease management and overall wellness
Clinical Dietitian II
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients primarily in the General Medicine focus area.
- Utilizes Cerner EMR system proficiently for tracking patient progress notes, orders, and other essential documentation aspects required in daily practice as a Clinical Dietitian.
- Participates in quality improvement projects focusing on Malnutrition documentation and the means of tracking hospital reimbursement.
- Preceptor for interns along with supporting and training clinical dietitians in the core behaviors and responsibilities of the department and organization.
Lead Clinical Dietitian
Highlands Medical Center and Cumberland/Highlands Health & Rehabilitation
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Department representative in hospital wide meetings, concerns and interactions regarding the Nutritional Care department.
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments and effective treatment planning both in the Acute and Long term care setting.
- Obtained, analyzed, constructed and presented reports on a weekly basis to assess nutritional status of the residents of the LTC facility.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team at the Long term care/rehab facility through effective communication during morning rounding meeting and collaboration in care plan meetings.
Education
Registered Dietitian Credentialed -
06-2021
Master of Science - Nutrition
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2021
Dietetic Internship Coordinated Program -
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Foods; Concentration in Dietetics
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC08-2019
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Relationship Building
- Health behavior change strategies
- Evidence-based advice
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Chronic disease management
- Reliability
Certification
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) - December 2025
- Certified Wellcoach, Wellcoaches-Center of Coaching Excellence - August 2025
- Lifestyle Medicine Coach Certification, Affiliation with American College of Lifestyle Medicine & Wellcoaches - August 2025
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - June 2021
Community Involvement
- North Alabama Dietetic Association - Member
- Volunteer with Cooking Matters - Active
Timeline
Registered Dietitian Coach
Real Healthy Habits, LLC
11.2024 - Current
Clinical Dietitian II
Huntsville Hospital
07.2022 - 10.2024
Lead Clinical Dietitian
Highlands Medical Center and Cumberland/Highlands Health & Rehabilitation
08.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Nutrition
Appalachian State University
Dietetic Internship Coordinated Program -
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Foods; Concentration in Dietetics
Appalachian State University