Maria Blesh
Hi, I’m Maria. I am a dietitian who helps individuals fuel their bodies confidently through every season of life. My approach combines evidence-based practices with an understanding of the realities of day-to-day life to support overall well-being. I’m passionate about creating sustainable, realistic nutrition strategies that empower people to feel strong, energized, and capable.
Sports Nutrition, Menopause, and GI Health Dietitian in Pennsylvania
Nutrition should be personalized to your lifestyle and goals.
My role is to guide you and work alongside you toward sustainable habits that foster confidence, health, and long-term success. Food should be both nourishing for the body and enjoyable for the soul.
Born and raised in Michigan, Maria now considers herself a Pennsylvanian. She loves spending time with family and friends, and when she isn’t planning her next travel adventure, she can be found teaching nutrition classes at Penn State, cooking, reading, or playing board games with her husband and daughter.
Education & Trainings
Education
Master of Professional Studies in Nutrition
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
Penn State University
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Penn State University
Credentials
Registered Dietitian (RD)
Pennsylvania Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists (LDN)
Board Certified in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Completed FODMAP training with Monash University
Associations
Professional Bio
Maria is passionate about all things nutrition. With over 15 years of experience, she has worked with Division 1 collegiate athletes, perimenopausal and menopausal women, and clients seeking to build lifelong, sustainable nutrition habits. She believes nutrition is unique to each person and centers her evidence-based care around the individual. Her food-first approach shows that nutrition can be both simple and enjoyable.
