Our Team
Stacey pulliam, RDN, CNE
Stacey is a Dietitian with 20+ years of experience working with diverse populations. She believes that good nutrition and a balanced life are essential to well-being.
She enjoys working with all patients looking to improve health. Her areas of interest are: improving digestive health, digestive disorders such as SIBO, IBD, weight management, sports nutrition and patients wanting to incorporate a more plant-forward eating pattern.
In 2020, she received her Certification as a Culinary Nutrition Expert. This has allowed her to connect practical, everyday cooking skills with a deeper exploration into the therapeutic properties of foods we eat and how we prepare them.
She studied Dietetics at the College at Oneonta in Oneonta, New York and she completed her clinical training at United Health Services Hospitals in Johnson City, New York.
When she is not reading the latest nutrition blogs, she is spending time with her family and her dog, Jack. She loves the outdoors, traveling and supporting small businesses.
Stacey sees patients in person and in our West End office and via telehealth appointment. She hopes to expand Specialty Nutrition’s offerings to include support groups, cooking classes and grocery tours!
Lynn Farmer, MA, RDN
Lynn’s passion is in helping individuals improve their quality of life through nutrition, exercise, and stress management. She started with her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Radford University in 1979, then completed her Masters of Arts in Family Life/Nutrition from the University of Northern Iowa in 1983. She then became a Health/Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sport Medicine in 1994 and obtained a certification in Stress Management Counseling in 1998. Lynn specializes in Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, Cardiovascular health, Diabetes, exercise and wellness.
Lynn sees patients in our West End and Mechanicsville offices, as well as by telehealth appointments.
meredith Martin, RDN, MPH
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Radford University and a Master’s in Public Health at Liberty University. Following the completion of her master’s program, she completed her dietetic internship at Virginia State University. She has worked in long-term care and skilled nursing homes for 5 years now, assisting patients at all different stages of life with their health journey.
She is very excited to work as a team with her clients to reach their optimal nutrition goals, while still enjoying all the food they love. Her goal is to build her client’s confidence in their food choices by learning about her favorite subject, nutrition!
Meredith’s other passions include being outdoors, running, walking, hiking, and attending workout classes. When she isn’t working, you can find her on the beach with her three awesome kids and wonderful husband!
Sangita Kling, RDN, MPA
Sangita has been a registered dietitian for over 30 years and has had the opportunity to provide expert nutrition support to a wide variety of populations. Her passion is working with women, infants and children and being able to help them make appropriate changes in their eating habits that will last a lifetime. She believes in inclusion and looks forward to collaborating with diverse groups of people.
Sangita can provide nutrition recommendations for women and children. She enjoys working with women during all aspects of pregnancy to include gestational diabetes, weight gain, multiple gestation, and breastfeeding. She also works with infants and toddlers to help with weight gain and growth, starting solid foods, addressing feeding difficulties, and helping families ensure their kids are eating well. Finally, she can also guide women going through menopause and give recommendations for optimal health and well-being.
Sangita’s main nutrition philosophy is that she wants everyone to eat a variety of foods in moderation while eating a lot of whole plant foods too! Sangita knows the importance of incorporating foods in the diet which are part of traditional backgrounds. She believes in working with every client to find their health at every size while avoiding fad diets and helping people achieve realistic goals to follow.
When she is not working with clients, she spends her time as an adjunct nutrition faculty member in the LEND program at Virginia Commonwealth University teaching trainees the importance of nutrition for children with neurodiversity. She also spends her time as a student working on her doctoral degree at Rutgers University. In her spare time she likes to travel, walk her dog, play pickle-ball and loves to attend hot yoga classes. She also likes to cook new recipes and volunteer her time as a nutrition expert.
Sangita’s appointments can be face to face in the office or by telehealth.
Amanda Koski, RDN
Amanda completed her dietetic internship at VCU Health after earning her bachelors of science in nutrition at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She moved down to Richmond for her Dietetic Internship at VCU Health, and has enjoyed exploring Richmond and making it her new home. Since obtaining her Registered Dietitian credential, Amanda has worked in pediatrics with a focus in gastroenterology.
With only 1 year of experience as a registered dietitian, Amanda has quickly found a passion for helping those with GI disorders in both adult and pediatric clients. Some of her areas of interest areas include IBS, Celiac Disease, food intolerances and allergies, EoE and IBD.
She enjoys guiding clients in managing their health while helping them find joy in food through an intuitive approach. Amanda believes that every individual should feel informed about both the physical and mental benefits food has on them.
Mary Conran, RDN
Mary is an experienced Renal Dietitian who has spent most of her career assisting individuals with kidney disease. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics from St. Joseph College in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Mary’s passion is applying her knowledge in Renal Nutrition to enhance the well-being of individuals across all stages of kidney disease. She enjoys developing dietary strategies that can effectively manage conditions, improve individuals’ health, and reinforce their ability to thrive with kidney disease.
When she’s not sharing her knowledge with others, Mary enjoys reading, exploring new places, and spending time with family & friends.
Elisabeth Cortes, Administrative Assistant
Elisabeth is a student at VCU majoring in Health Sciences and minoring in Psychology. Elisabeth is passionate about educating people on health and wellness in all aspects of life. She hopes to purse a Master’s in Public Health once she has completed her undergraduate degree. Elisabeth spent several years gaining experience in administrative positions at medical offices before moving to Richmond and attending VCU full-time.
Elisabeth is originally from Harrisonburg, VA. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, traveling home, and spending time with friends, family, and Penny, her cat.
Elisabeth is also fluent in Spanish! Para contactarme en español, por favor llame 804-864-1998 o envíeme un correo electrónico directamente, admin@specialty-nutrition.net