Kimberly Zehnder
San Diego,CA
Summary
Nutrition coach specializing in client intake, individualized education, and practical behavior-change support. Brings experience in macro-based planning, custom meal templates, weekly check-ins, and collaborative communication to help clients simplify tracking, stay accountable, and maintain sustainable habits.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Lume
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct individualized virtual nutrition consultations for clients seeking personalized nutrition education and support.
- Review client intake forms, goals, and health concerns in preparation for one-hour consultations to identify relevant discussion topics and develop practical, individualized strategies.
- Provide evidence-informed nutrition education, address client questions, and collaborate with clients to establish realistic, sustainable nutrition and lifestyle goals.
Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Kate Lyman Nutrition
10.2021 - Current
- Supported clients with individualized macro-based nutrition coaching aligned with goals, lifestyles, and dietary preferences to improve adherence.
- Created custom daily meal templates matched to exact macro targets to simplify tracking and reduce decision fatigue.
- Held weekly client check-ins to review progress, resolve challenges, adjust macro prescriptions, and support adherence and mindset.
- Shared personalized feedback on biofeedback metrics such as energy, hunger, mood, stress, performance, and recovery to guide adjustments.
- Answered email questions with ongoing support to provide consistent guidance and accountability.
- Educated clients with macro tracking guides and curated resources on dining out, travel nutrition, meal prep, and social eating.
- Maintained client retention through responsive coaching relationships and communication returned within 24 hours.
Fitness Coach
Performance 360 - Ocean Beach
San Diego, California
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Coached group strength and conditioning classes emphasizing strength development, Olympic weightlifting, and metabolic conditioning.
- Designed workout-specific warm-ups to support movement preparation and class programming.
- Provided individualized exercise instruction, technique cues, and movement modifications based on clients' abilities and fitness goals.
- Built supportive client relationships through clear communication, encouragement, and accountability to promote consistent participation and progress.
Founder & Nutritionist
Mind Over Meals Nutrition & Mindset Coaching
03.2020 - 02.2026
- Founded and operated an independent nutrition and mindset coaching practice serving 16 pediatric and adolescent clients navigating eating disorder recovery.
- Conducted structured parent consultations to gather and document client backgrounds, current circumstances, and nutrition-related concerns to inform individualized coaching plans.
- Developed standardized intake templates and question guides to guide information gathering, individualized coaching priorities, and ongoing client sessions.
- Coordinated with referring professionals, including Registered Dietitians, therapists, and treatment centers, while managing client communication, progress tracking, and business operations.
CrossFit Coach & Nutritionist
Derby City CrossFit
Louisville, Kentucky
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Developed and managed a nutrition coaching program serving 60+ clients, providing individualized nutrition guidance, intake consultations, and ongoing progress monitoring.
- Evaluated client-reported indicators, including sleep, stress, hydration, hunger, and exercise performance, to inform coaching recommendations and support behavior change.
- Created educational resources on performance nutrition, recovery, stress management, and sustainable health habits.
- Coached group strength and conditioning classes of 30+ participants, providing individualized instruction in Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics, and metabolic conditioning.
CrossFit Coach
CrossFit SEO
Athens, Ohio
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Coached individual and group strength and conditioning sessions, providing instruction in Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics, and metabolic conditioning.
- Delivered individualized technique cues and movement modifications to support safe exercise execution and progression toward personal fitness goals.
- Provided general nutrition education to support training, recovery, and performance.
Education
Graduate Prerequisite Coursework - Nutritional Sciences
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2019
Undergraduate Coursework - College of Arts & Sciences
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY07-2019
Skills
- Nutrition Education & Coaching
- Client Intake & Information Gathering
- Individualized Goal Setting & Planning
- Behavior Change & Client Communication
- Client Education & Resource Development
- Progress Monitoring & Follow-Up
- Interprofessional Communication & Collaboration
- Scientific Research Experience
ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP & EXPERIENCE
Carb Cycling Challenge Creator & Coach | Derby City CrossFit
June 2018 – August 2018
- Created a 15-page educational guide covering macronutrients, carb cycling principles, and program structure.
- Led educational sessions and Q&As and conducted weekly individual check-ins for 30+ participants.
Virtual CrossFit Coach | Derby City CrossFit
March 2020 – May 2020
- Provided weekly progress check-ins for 50+ members during COVID-19 shutdowns and coached two daily virtual classes.
- Developed a six-week warm-up program featuring daily 10-minute routines.
Lead Lifeguard | Lakeside Swim Club
April 2015 – 2017
- Oversaw member safety at a high-traffic lake quarry, responding to safety concerns and emergencies.
- Led staff training on water safety protocols and emergency preparedness.
Certification
- Menopause Coaching Specialist | Girls Gone Strong · May 2024
- Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) | Nutritional Therapy Association · November 2021
- QPR Gatekeeper Training | QPR Institute · September 2021
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification | Precision Nutrition · November 2019
Athletic Experience
NCAA Division I Student-Athlete | Ohio University Swimming & Diving
2015–2017
- Competed on Ohio University's NCAA Division I swimming and diving team while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences.
Timeline
Fitness Coach
Performance 360 - Ocean Beach
05.2025 - 03.2026
Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Lume
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Kate Lyman Nutrition
10.2021 - Current
Founder & Nutritionist
Mind Over Meals Nutrition & Mindset Coaching
03.2020 - 02.2026
CrossFit Coach & Nutritionist
Derby City CrossFit
05.2018 - 10.2021
CrossFit Coach
CrossFit SEO
12.2017 - 05.2019
Graduate Prerequisite Coursework - Nutritional Sciences
San Diego Mesa College
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Ohio University
Undergraduate Coursework - College of Arts & Sciences
University of Louisville