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Podcast: Becoming a Great Physical Therapist (PT)
Episode: Ep. 09: America's Leading Sports Nutritionist (Marie Spano)
Description: Marie A. Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD, is one of the country’s leading sports nutritionists. She is the consulting major league sports nutritionist for the Atlanta Braves (2017 – current). Spano was the sports dietitian for the Atlanta Falcons (2017 – 2020), Atlanta Hawks (2009 – 2020), Atlanta Braves minor leagues (2012 – 2014), former Atlanta Thrashers (prior to their move to Canada) and Blackzillians (MMA).
Spano is known for solving complex problems from severe muscle cramping to gastrointestinal pain and keeping players on the field, court or ice. She treats each player as an individual and will find solutions that fit their needs and lifestyle. Spano is an expe...