Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN

Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN, is the founder and director of AWS Nutrition, a private practice dedicated to healthfully and successfully guiding clients to their optimal nutrition, weight, and overall wellness. She has cultivated her clientele with a lifestyle-minded approach, which integrates realistic food plans, smart eating habits, and active living based on the individual's daily routine. She believes that through encouragement, education and the right tricks of the trade, anyone can achieve their nutritional goals while still enjoying the foods and flavors they crave. Amy is recognized as a valuable resource within the natural foods industry. She serves as the Dietitian Consultant for the nutrition supplement company, BodyLogix, and creates their signature meal plans and nutritional content. Additionally, as an authority in nutrition, she is a contributing writer for Skinny in the City, and has appeared as an expert on television and in The Crave Guide NYC, The Edmonton Sun, and other broadcast, print and digital media. She is regularly engaged by corporate, professional, parenting, education, women's, fitness and lifestyle institutions for speaking engagements and lectures. Amy is an active member of the American Dietetic Association, The Greater New York Dietetic Association, and the Weight Management, Women's Health, Nutrition Entrepreneurs, and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Groups. Amy founded AWS Nutrition in 2009. She received her Registered Dietitian licensure and Masters in Clinical Nutrition from New York University, and completed her dietetic internship at Montefiore Medical Center—subsequently joining their nutrition team as a Clinical Dietitian.