Rachel Fine — former professional ballet dancer and registered dietitian nutritionist, performing in Midtown Manhattan

Former Professional Dancer

Rachel Fine MS, RD, CSSD, CEDS-C

Board-Certified Sports Dietitian Eating Disorder Specialist Former Professional Dancer

To The Pointe Nutrition

Rachel Fine is a registered dietitian nutritionist, board-certified sports dietitian, and certified eating-disorder specialist and one of the few with a professional dance career behind her. She founded To The Pointe Nutrition to bring evidence-based, non-diet nutrition care to the dance world.

MS, RD

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist — NYU, Magna Cum Laude

CSSD

Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics

CEDS-C

Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor

IAEDP

Approved Consultant, International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals

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My Journey

How I got here

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Before 2009

My dance training came first. I spent years training and performing as a dancer, experiencing firsthand the physical demands of dance and the complicated relationship dancers can develop with food, fueling, and body image.

2009

I began my nutrition journey. I went back to school to study nutrition, wanting to better understand how food could support dancers while approaching food and body image differently.

2013

I became an RDN. After completing my graduate training at NYU and my internship at NYU Langone Medical Center, I became an RDN. That same year, I opened To The Pointe Nutrition.

Along the way

I built my clinical expertise. I continued building my expertise in sports nutrition and eating disorder care as a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor (CEDS-C).

2019

The Healthy Dancer® was born. I created The Healthy Dancer® to bring together my experience as a dancer, dietitian, and clinician into one approach to supporting dancers.

2019–Present

Continuing to grow The Healthy Dancer®. Since then, I've continued learning, evolving the work, and supporting hundreds of dancers while expanding the programs and resources I offer.

Why It Matters

Two lenses. One practice.

Most dietitians understand food science. Most dancers understand the demands of the studio. Rachel is one of the few who brings both, and it changes everything about how she works.

The Dancer Lens

I trained and performed as a professional dancer, so I understand the realities that come with trying to fuel a demanding schedule while also navigating the pressure dancers can feel around food, weight, and appearance. I've been in studios where nutrition was rarely discussed, and when it was, the messages weren't always helpful. That experience continues to shape how I work with dancers today.

"I know what it feels like to be a dancer trying to figure out food, fueling, and body image while also trying to perform at your best. I wanted to create the kind of nutrition support I wish I had when I was dancing."

The Dietitian Lens

My clinical training gives me another perspective on that experience. As a board-certified sports dietitian and certified eating-disorder specialist, I bring together sports nutrition, eating disorder care, and a non-diet approach to help dancers build a healthier and more sustainable relationship with food. The goal isn't to hand every dancer the same plan. It's to understand the individual dancer, their training, their needs, and what will actually work in their life.

"Good nutrition support has to be grounded in the science, but it also has to make sense for the person sitting in front of me."

Rachel Fine, MS RD CSSD CEDS-C — registered dietitian nutritionist for dancers

Published Work

The go-to voice for dance nutrition

Rachel has been the contributing nutrition expert for the dance industry's most-read publications, bringing evidence-based, non-diet guidance to dancers, teachers, and parents nationwide.

Dance Magazine

Contributing nutrition columnist covering performance fueling, body image, and healthy relationship with food for the dance world's most-read trade publication.

Pointe Magazine

Regular nutrition features for pre-professional and professional ballet dancers, addressing the specific physical and psychological demands of ballet training.

Dance Teacher Magazine

Nutrition education resources for teachers, directors, and studio owners, helping them support their students' health with evidence-based, non-restrictive guidance.

Institutional Affiliations

Trusted by the institutions that train the next generation

School of American Ballet

On-site registered dietitian nutritionist for SAB, the official school of New York City Ballet

Youth America Grand Prix

Consulting dietitian for the world's largest student ballet scholarship competition

Dance Masterclass

Resident nutrition expert for the world's leading online dance education platform

Continue the Journey

Everything Rachel has built for dancers

To The Pointe Nutrition is the practice. The Healthy Dancer® is the curriculum: a full ecosystem of nutrition tools, community, and coaching built specifically for dancers.

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