Amy Stephens, MS, RD, CSSD, CEDS is a sports dietitian with over 20 years of experience specializing in performance nutrition and eating disorders among competitive athletes. Based in New York City’s West Village, she provides both in-person and virtual counseling through her private practice.

Amy currently serves as NYU’s first-ever sports dietitian while also supporting professional runners on the Empire Elite Track Club, a group training to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team. She helps athletes of all levels fuel for peak performance with science-based strategies tailored to their individual needs.

She holds advanced credentials as a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), highlighting her dual expertise in performance nutrition and the psychological aspects of fueling. Amy earned her BA from Syracuse University and her MS in Clinical Nutrition from New York University.

Amy has been a featured speaker on numerous panels for New York Road Runners (NYRR), where she educates recreational and elite runners on fueling, hydration, and recovery strategies to optimize performance. She has also presented at conferences and workshops nationwide, sharing her expertise in both athletic performance and disordered eating prevention.

Her approach is practical and personalized, whether she’s working with high school, collegiate, or professional athletes. She emphasizes real food, flexible thinking, and sustainable habits to help athletes perform their best and build long-term health and confidence beyond their sport.

Amy has supported athletes at national championships and Olympic trials, including traveling with the NYU Track and Field team to Nationals, where nine athletes qualified, the largest group in school history. Her expertise has been featured in Runner’s World, The New York Times Running Newsletter, The Washington Post, and Insider, where she’s shared guidance on topics from fueling and hydration to recovery snacks.

Outside of her work, Amy enjoys running near her home in Westchester, spending time with her four kids and two dogs, and experimenting with new recipes. She has completed ten marathons—including two Boston Qualifiers—and two ultramarathons.