Shane Mikesky, RD

I am a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) with a background spanning tactical, collegiate, and elite athletic environments. I have worked as a Performance Dietitian with the US Air Force special operations training squadrons where I supported service member personnel through individualized nutrition counseling, body composition, and performance-focused fueling strategies. 

Previously, I worked with University of Illinois Football, delivering comprehensive nutrition support to Division I athletes during one of the most demanding competitive environments in sport. My role included individualized counseling, hydration protocol development, and large-group education sessions. Before transitioning fully into institutional roles, I spent several years coaching hundreds of athletes, from tactical professionals to world-class competitors, through integrated training and nutrition programming.

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My background spanning multiple domains allows me to approach nutritional needs with a balanced understanding. I am able to integrate the various demands of training and life into an effective nutrition strategy, allowing for optimized results for each individual that I work with. While my experience has primarily been performance-focused, I believe that “performance” can look different for every person I work with and is not limited to solely physical pursuits. Whether it is improving body composition, fueling for the demands of life, enhancing cognitive performance through appropriate fueling strategies, or simply wanting to make the best food choices for health and longevity, I am committed to helping you perform your best. My goal is to assist you in optimizing performance in life, no matter what that goal is. Across every role, my focus has remained the same: applying evidence-based nutrition and training strategies to help people perform at their best in the environments that matter most to them.