Cathy Adolph

Dietician

Outgoing and enthusiastic, Cathy is Well Fit’s registered dietitian as well as an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) certified Health and Fitness Instructor. She is a life-long athlete, a competitive triathlete, marathon runner and former gymnast. Cathy earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Indiana University and went on to complete her nutrition education at Marian College in Indianapolis. Cathy gained research experience at the Indiana University Hospital and counseling experience at the Indiana State Department of Health’s Osteoporosis Initiative. She also owned her own personal chef company while working as a gymnastics coach. She created a Lunch & Learn nutrition program while working as a dietitian and personal trainer in an Atlanta health club. Cathy currently works at one of Chicago’s exclusive health clubs counseling clients through weight loss and emotional eating, athletes, vegetarians, teens and clients with osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and eating disorders. Cathy leads nutrition seminars and counsels clients through many local athletic organizations.

Cathy’s approach to fitness, nutrition and wellness is integrative in nature. She takes into consideration the client’s total lifestyle including stress, sleep habits and food preferences, just to name a few, while utilizing methods to meet her client’s goals that are proven and easy to follow. She is very mind-body oriented and knows from experience that we are at our best physically when we are also at our best mentally and emotionally. Cathy recommends supplements and integrative therapies like acupuncture, visualization and meditation to athletes needing more than dietary advice.

Cathy has competed and placed in numerous triathlon and road races from 5k to marathon and from sprint triathlon to half Ironman. She is currently training for her first Ironman triathlon – Ironman Arizona, April 2007.