Rockwell is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Before joining the faculty of the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech in 2015, Michelle owned a nutrition consulting business, working with athletes, teams, and organizations nationally and in her former home-base of Durham, North Carolina. Michelle’s passion for college sports nutrition has been evident throughout her career as she has consulted with over 45 NCAA programs. She served as Director of Sports Nutrition for University of Florida, serving as the Gators’ first full-time RD; she also started the sports nutrition program at North Carolina State University. Michelle teaches courses in the areas of sports nutrition, disordered eating, weight management, and nutrition entrepreneurship. Michelle earned both BS and MS degrees from Virginia Tech and completed Dietetics training at the National Institutes of Health. She was a member and conference champion for the Hokies' Track & Field team.
Sports Nutrition Services at Radford
Team education sessions
Sport-specific nutrition coaching
Individual nutrition consultations
Sports Medical Nutrition Therapy for injured student-athletes
Team meal planning
Dining hall and grocery store nutrition tours
Dietary supplement education
Cooking demonstrations
Hydration assessment and monitoring
