Welcome to Pure Nutrition!
We believe what we put into and onto our bodies, as well as how we sleep, move, and practice self care, has a profound effect on how we look, feel, and ultimately live.
At Pure Nutrition we work with a broad range of clients with a wide variety of goals.
We meet the client where they are on their nutrition and health journey. We believe diet is not “one size fits all.” How we eat and what we do with our bodies is as personal as it gets. That’s why our personal consultations are tailored to your individual needs and unique lifestyle. We ensure you are equipped with the tools necessary to achieve your goals in your life.
We strive to support “progress, not perfection.”
Pure Nutrition counseling is grounded in the latest nutrition research and science, with an open mind for alternative methods.
We believe that this perspective allows us to truly reflect our mission of providing customized nutrition counseling that supports the personal health, uniqueness, and individuality of each of our clients.
Services
Initial Consultation
75-minute comprehensive nutrition assessment: review of medical, weight, diet, and exercise history, diet recall, food preferences, challenges, and goals. Preliminary nutrition education
Personal and unique healthy eating plan
(includes overall daily guidelines, specific meal/snack suggestions, recipes, tips for eating out)Shopping list
Follow-ups
30-45 minute follow up session for goal reinforcement, plan modification, continued education
Market Trip
60-minute in person walk-through of your local market/grocery store
Get all of your food shopping questions answered
Basic shopping tips: what to look for, what to avoid, what to look for on a food label
Comprehensive grocery list including recommended brands
Christian Henderson, MS RD
Hi, my name is Christian and I am a Registered Dietitian and Certified Functional Nutritionist based in Richmond, VA. I started my career in New York City as a Clinical Dietitian specializing in cancer, cardiology, and neurology at New York University Medical Center (NYU Langone).
I then went on to hone my skills in private nutrition counseling while working in the New York based private practice of nationally recognized Registered Dietitian, Keri Glassman.
After working with Keri, I spent a couple of years with one of the first cold-pressed juice cleanse companies. During this time I took a turn from mainstream nutrition to a more holistic, plant-based approach.
In 2009 I started my own private practice, Pure Nutrition NYC. While living in New York City, I grew Pure Nutrition as a private practice and brand until leaving for Richmond in 2016.
Over the past several years my view and understanding of nutrition has continued to evolve. I have become increasingly aware that it is not just WHAT you eat, but HOW and WHEN you eat, as well as what you drink, what you put onto your body, how you move, how you sleep, and how you nurture your spirit.
In the fall of 2020, I decided to upgrade my education and completed the Functional Nutrition Coaching Program through Mind Body Green. It is with this fresh knowledge and excitement that I have founded the evolved Pure Nutrition RVA in this new year of 2021!
As a Dietitian and Functional Nutrition Coach, I focus on meeting my clients where they are, helping them to overcome their individual challenges and meet their desired health goals, and in the process upgrade their current diet accordingly. I want to help my client be the best version of themselves. I am a coach, partner, and cheerleader. Diet is not “one size fits all” and the goal is progress NOT perfection. My hope is to help my clients overcome their nutritional challenges and reach their own desired health results.
I counsel a variety of clients seeking a range of unique health goals. My special interests lie in digestive issues, vegan diets, pregnancy, weight management, anti-aging/beauty, and disease prevention/longevity.
When I am not counseling clients I am either making green juice, experimenting with recipes, moving my body (Running and yoga are my favorites!), or most importantly feeding my soul by spending quality time with my husband and two children.
University Education
University of Virginia , Bachelor’s degree in Economics, 2001
James Madison University, Masters degree in Nutrition , 2006
Continuing Education
Natalia Rose Institute Teacher Training, 2010
Keri Glassman’s, The Nutrition School, 2015
Mind Body Green Functional Nutrition Program, 2020
Affiliations
American Dietetic Association, member since 2006
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, member
Greater Richmond Academy of Nutrition, member
Christian Henderson, MS RD
Mindbodygreen Functional Nutrition Certified Health Coach