About Dr. Cindy Cassell
A career connecting nutrition science, athletic performance, education, and community.
Meet Cindy
Dr. Cindy Cassell, PhD, RDN, founded Nutrition Access LLC in 2002. A Greater Cincinnati nutrition professional with experience in clinical counseling and sports performance, she helps people translate research into individualized, practical decisions about food and health.
Her work has addressed sports nutrition, gastrointestinal health, weight management, food sensitivities, women’s health, nutrition around surgery, and chronic disease risk factors.
Education & Credentials
- PhD, Interdisciplinary Doctorate — University of Cincinnati
- Master of Education, Health Promotion — University of Cincinnati
- Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science — Purdue University
- Registered Dietitian internship — University of Northern Colorado, with clinical rotations at Mercy Hospitals in Greater Cincinnati
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN); her original biography also lists Ohio dietitian licensure
- Specialized training in integrative and functional nutrition
Professional memberships and current Ohio license status should be reconfirmed before making more specific current claims.
From All-American Athlete to Nutrition Expert
At Purdue University, Cindy earned NCAA All-American honors in track and field and cross-country. She went on to compete in marathons and triathlons and coached track and cross-country at Seven Hills School.
Those experiences give her a firsthand understanding of the relationship between training, recovery, performance, and nutrition.
Professional Experience
Cindy’s career has included nutrition counseling, sports medicine consulting, health coaching, university and medical-center collaborations, and presentations to athletic and professional audiences. Her past work includes associations with the University of Cincinnati’s integrative health programs and Kettering sports medicine services.
She has presented to NCAA audiences, athletic teams, corporations, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.
Agriculture & Community
Outside her nutrition practice, Cindy has been actively involved with Vista Grand Ranch and agricultural education. Her original biography describes raising American bison and poultry, serving as a 4-H advisor for more than 15 years, and serving as a past president of the Clermont County Farm Bureau.
Her connection to agriculture reinforces her appreciation for food, land stewardship, and community learning.
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