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Sara Arnold, sports dietitian in Kansas City, hiking with her golden retriever

Meet Sara

MS | RD | CSSD | LD | CEDS | acsm-cpt

Hi, I'm Sara Arnold, the founder of KC Performance Nutrition. For as long as I can remember, my life seemed to remain wrapped up in sports, athleticism, performance, health, and food. Food, exercise, and controlling what I looked like became a mechanism of comfort and control in a life that, at times, was very chaotic.

I created KC Performance Nutrition because I wanted to help athletes and active people like me. What sets KC Performance Nutrition apart is that it’s built on lived experience and compassion, not diet culture. I know what it feels like to be praised for being “healthy” while quietly struggling on the inside. That experience shaped how I practice today - with empathy, transparency, and a focus on sustainable, individualized care. I don’t believe in quick fixes or rigid rules. I believe in education, empowerment, and helping people perform their best while actually enjoying their lives.

As a board-certified sports dietitian and credentialed eating disorder specialist, I specialize in performance nutrition, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and eating disorders. Many of my clients come to me feeling like they’ve tried everything - tracking macros, cutting out foods, doing all the “right” things - but still feeling stuck in a cycle of burnout, frustration, or shame around food. My goal is to help them step out of that cycle and rediscover joy, strength, and trust in their bodies.

Sara is only accepting a few more new clients!

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About sara's training

Extensive Training in Sports Nutrition & Eating Disorders

Education

• Master of Science in Sports Nutrition – University of Central Missouri
• Dietetic Internship – Abilene Christian University
• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics – Missouri State University (Go Bears!)

Credentials

• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Licensed Dietitian (LD)
• Board-Certified Sports Dietitian (CSSD)
• Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS)
• Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT)

Experience

• Sara previously served as the sports performance dietitian for The University of Kansas Health System, supporting athletes at the professional and Olympic level, as well as everyday athletes. During this time, she developed specialized expertise in eating disorders in athletes, REDs, and iron deficiency.

• She has been invited as a professional guest lecturer on numerous occasions, presenting to audiences of hundreds on topics related to sports nutrition and eating disorders.

• Sara has also contributed to research as a co-investigator, examining the impact of orthopedic surgery on metabolism and the effects of under-fueling on blood flow.

• She also holds a role at a virtual eating disorder program, providing care to patients with anorexia nervosa (restricting and binge-purge subtypes), bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and other specified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED, including orthorexia nervosa). She incorporates Family Based Treatment (FBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-ARFID (CBT-AR), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy–Enhanced (CBT-E) as her primary treatment modalities.

Sara Arnold, sports dietitian in Kansas City, hiking with her golden retriever

Meet Haley

RD | CSSD | LD | Cscs

Hi, I’m Haley Wilson, a Sports Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor! As a former collegiate athlete, so much of my life revolved around performance, achievement, and the way my body looked. My worth felt wrapped up in winning, in discipline, and in the constant pressure to push harder. What started as a drive to succeed slowly turned into struggles with food and movement that left me feeling disconnected from myself. Finding intuitive eating changed everything. It gave me the freedom to step away from the obsession and realize there was a way to feel like my best self without tying it to rigid rules or constant comparison. For the first time, I felt present—in my body, in my relationships, and in all the moments life has to offer.

Now, as both a dietitian and active mom, I get to walk alongside athletes and active individuals who are ready to rebuild trust with their bodies. My passion is helping others not only find freedom with food, but also learn how to fuel in a way that supports performance, recovery, and long-term health. I believe movement should feel empowering, food should feel nourishing, and your body deserves kindness along the way.

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About haley's training

Extensive Training in Sports Nutrition & Intuitive Eating

Education

• Dietetic Internship – Kansas State University
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Nutrition – Kansas State University
• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics – Kansas State University

Credentials

• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Licensed Dietitian (LD)
• Board-Certified Sports Dietitian (CSSD)
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor

Experience

• Previously with The University of Kansas Health System, Haley supported athletes at the professional and Olympic level, as well as everyday athletes preparing for surgery, recovering from injury, or managing disordered eating, REDs, or iron deficiency anemia. During this time, she gained extensive experience in eating disorders, disordered eating, REDs, and iron deficiency.

• A former Division I javelin thrower at Kansas State University, Haley was a 3x Big XII placer and part of the Women’s Big XII Championship team in 2017. After graduation, she briefly served as a volunteer throws coach for K-State Track & Field and went on to open a personal training business in Manhattan, KS.

• She has been invited as a guest lecturer on multiple occasions, presenting on topics related to sports nutrition and eating disorders.

• Haley developed an intuitive eating community and led group workout classes for a company of 400 employees, helping them integrate health into daily life while supporting their individual sports performance and fitness goals.

Our Work is Shaped by Our Core Values

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Empathy

We've lived it — feeling the pressure to change our body to earn a place in society and sport. That's why we meet you with compassion, not judgement.

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Transparency

This business was created because we were tired of athletes being sold restriction and perfection. Everything we offer is grounded in science — no fads, just facts.

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Inclusivity

There is no "ideal" athlete. We welcome people of all shapes, sizes and athletic levels. You belong in this space, exactly as you are.

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Commitment

This work isn’t surface-level for us — it’s personal. We're here for the long game, offering consistent support and a partnership that evolves with you.  

How it works

Our Approach & Specializations

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Sports Nutrition

Personalized fueling strategies tailored to your sport and training demands — so you can train harder, recover better, and compete with confidence.

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Disordered Eating

Evidence-based support from credentialed specialists who understand the athlete mindset. Relearn how to fuel, eat, and live without fear.

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Health at Every Size®

Shift the way you see and think of your body, not by changing it, but by learning to trust and respect it again.

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