GROUP TRAINING AND PRESENTATIONS

The Registered Dietitians at Side by Side Nutrition offer group presentations to sports teams, coaches and trainers, healthcare professionals, workplaces, community organizations, and more! We work closely with you to plan topics and education most relevant to your group to ensure the information in each training is practical for the specific audience.

Each group training includes one hour of education and Q&A time along with take-home handouts that outline practical and tangible skills moving forward.

In-Person Presentations

We are happy to offer in-person presentations across the Colorado front range to provide an engaging and interactive training for those in attendance. We may also be able to travel farther across Colorado when requested, please inquire for additional travel compensation.

Virtual Presentations

Side by Side Nutrition is excited to be able to offer virtual trainings to bring important nutrition education to your group wherever you are! Any of our trainings below can be done virtually via video calls.

Find the right presentation for you!

Check out our list of nutrition trainings prepared by our team! If you don’t see one that fits your needs, please reach out to plan a customized nutrition presentation for your group!

Sports Nutrition

Teams

SBSN recognizes that nutrition can be the key differentiator between winning and losing. However, we also understand that sports nutrition can often feel overwhelming, confusing, and rooted in rigid rules that can contribute to disordered eating behaviors.

Our team education

Simplifies the fundamentals of sports nutrition
Focuses on promoting long-term health, well-being, and sustained performance
Provides practical goals to create a plan for nutrition around training and game day

Coaches

Coaches and trainers play a vital and influential role in shaping the beliefs, behaviors, and values of their athletes—often with a lasting impact, both intentional and unintentional. While this role can bring immense joy and fulfillment, it can also create uncertainty, particularly in navigating how to support athletes in an era dominated by diet culture.

We offer specialized training for coaches and trainers that

Outlines key principles of sports nutrition
Provides essential strategies for fostering a weight-neutral, supportive environment for athletes
Promotes healthy fueling while reducing the risk of disordered eating, injury, and performance setbacks
Highlights important red flags for disordered eating and provide clear steps to take if an athlete shows signs of an eating disorder
Empowers coaches to support their athletes with confidence and care

Health at Every Size/Weight Inclusivity Training

Appropriate for any medical or mental health practitioner
Delve into the core principles of Health at Every Size (HAES), challenging misconceptions surrounding weight and health
Discuss the dangers of weight stigma from a holistic lens and gain insights into the importance of embracing HAES principles in patient care in any setting

Workplace Wellness

Education centered around a holistic, weight-neutral approach to health
Offers employees practical tools to cultivate long-term well-being without the pressure of restrictive diets or weight loss goals
Rooted in evidence-based nutrition principles and a focus on mental and emotional health
Empowers employees to adopt balanced, sustainable habits that support both personal and professional success

Understanding Eating Disorders

A thorough overview of how to recognize, assess, and treat eating disorders in individuals,
Outlines evidence-based strategies and trauma informed compassionate care
Provide the knowledge and tools needed to identify early warning signs, initiate appropriate interventions, and provide ongoing support for individuals struggling with disordered eating

Book your presentation today!

Please contact jessica@sidebyidenutrition.com and provide a brief description of your group, which training you are interested in, and if you are looking for an in person or virtual presentation.

SBSN rates are $170 for a standard, one-hour presentation. This includes virtual education and in-person education within 30 minutes of Denver, CO. Custom trainings and travel outside of the Denver area can also be discussed at the time of booking.

About us

Side by Side Nutrition is a group of dietitian nutritionists in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins, CO, and Woodinville, WA. As specialists in eating disorder nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy, we believe people are meant to discover true nourishment through a self-compassionate, self-accepting, and holistic lens. We are strongly passionate about providing education on this approach in both group and 1:1 settings to create long lasting, sustainable change.

Jessica Bahling is our outreach coordinator who will manage all group education inquiries. Jessica is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a passion for helping people make peace with food and their bodies. She prioritizes autonomy and collaboration with her clients as they work together to discover their own version of health. Jessica works to hear and understand each person’s individual story, while exploring sustainable approaches to nutrition and movement that enhance overall wellbeing. Jessica and her clients work together to slowly unravel their complex belief systems that have disrupted their relationship to food and their body over time.

Jessica has worked with a wide variety of clients to challenge their beliefs around food, movement, and overall health. She is particularly passionate about helping all types of athletes learn how to fuel themselves intuitively-whether that be in the mountains, on the court, or at home. She is committed to upholding a safe, non-judgmental space in sessions for clients to feel supported wherever they are in their individual healing journey.