Magon Saunders, RD

Magon Saunders, DHSc, MS, RDN, LD, FADCES, is an experienced, registered, and licensed dietitian who is the owner of Nutrition Directions, LLC, a nutrition consulting and wellness private practice in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Dr. Saunders is a Fellow of the Association for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. She is also the founder and executive director of Forgive for Health Ministries, Inc. in Stone Mountain. Georgia. Her academic background includes a Doctor of Health Sciences with a concentration in Global Health from A.T. Still University, Mesa, Arizona, a Master’s in Allied Health with a focus on Nutrition Education, and a Bachelor’s in Community Nutrition from Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. She completed her dietetic internship at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA.

Dr. Saunders employs a whole-person approach with all her clients by tailoring their care plans to their individual needs and ensuring they are at the center of their care. Dr. Saunders delivers culturally tailored, high-touch services to every client, empowering them to become the best version of themselves. She offers medical nutrition therapy, forgiveness, and lifestyle coaching, as well as self-management education and support to adult clients. Her unique approach incorporates forgiveness assessment and facilitation to ensure optimal health outcomes, while addressing the social determinants of health.

Dr. Saunders is a recipient of several awards for her work in nutrition, diabetes care, and public health, including the 2020 Hubert Humphrey Service to America Award, which recognizes her contributions to the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program. Dr. Saunders is a mom, grandmother, and budding world traveler working to visit all the continents of the world. She enjoys gardening, hiking, photography, cooking, and decorating. Dr. Saunders is a Christian coach, author, teacher, and mentor to many, and firmly believes that mentoring and volunteering are the best ways to pay it forward.