Amy Stephens, MS, RD, CSSD, CEDS, is a sports dietitian with more than 25 years of experience in performance nutrition and eating disorder treatment for competitive athletes. Based in New York City’s West Village, she provides in-person and virtual counseling for teens, collegiate athletes, and adults seeking to enhance performance, recover from injury, or build a healthier relationship with food.

As New York University’s first sports dietitian, Amy has been instrumental in advancing the university’s athletic programs, including supporting the NYU women’s cross country team in winning its first-ever Division III national title. She also works with professional runners from the Empire Elite Track Club, a team striving for U.S. Olympic Trials qualification. Amy regularly travels with both teams to national competitions to support athletes’ fueling and recovery needs.

Amy is a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), a rare combination that enables her to integrate high-performance nutrition with evidence-based support for athletes struggling with disordered eating. Her prevention-focused approach prioritizes sustainable fueling habits and long-term well-being.

A recognized educator and speaker, Amy has presented at national conferences and frequently leads panels for New York Road Runners (NYRR) on fueling, hydration, and recovery. Her expertise has been featured in Runner’s World, The Washington Post, Insider, and The New York Times Running Newsletter. She will also be speaking at the 2026 New England Sports Medicine Conference.

Amy earned her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and her Master’s in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. Her practice is rooted in practical, flexible, food-first strategies that support both performance and overall health.

Outside of work, Amy enjoys running near her home in Westchester, spending time with her four children and two dogs, and trying new recipes. A lifelong runner, she has completed ten marathons—including two Boston Qualifiers—and two ultramarathons.