About

Sami Tilley

MS, RDN, LDN

Locations: In-person in Missouri / Telehealth across various states

Hi, my name is Sami Tilley! I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. I recently moved to Missouri, but am originally from Ohio. I work part-time at Branz Nutrition Counseling while also serving as an inpatient clinical dietitian at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Both roles provide me different perspectives on nutrition and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with diverse populations.

I have a passion for all aspects of nutrition. Ever since I was little, I have always loved food. Whether it’s cooking, creating new recipes, or trying new restaurants, food is the foundation of many of my hobbies. As I got older, I knew I wanted to share that passion and love with other people.

As a dietitian, I now work towards supporting people as they heal their relationship with food. I love working with people from various backgrounds and strive to meet you where you are at in your nutrition journey. I want you to feel like you have someone in your corner rooting for you when it comes to nutrition. Whether that be as a resource, accountability partner, educator, or counselor to share your feelings with. I like to integrate personalized nutrition care and use evidenced-based practice. I aim to take a holistic approach to understanding you better, not just the challenges you may face when it comes to nutrition.

I Love Working With…

Ages: 13 years old+

Individuals interested in sports nutrition to support performance, training, and recovery goals
Individuals seeking Medical Nutrition Therapy for chronic conditions or other medical diagnoses
Athletes and active individuals interested in nutrition periodization to align intake with training cycles and goals
Individuals managing diabetes or insulin resistance through macronutrient management
Individuals with eating disorders, including binge eating, purging behaviors, restrictive eating disorders, and ARFID
Individuals interested in exploring body image healing through a Health at Every Size (HAES®) approach
Individuals interested in ditching diet culture and learning more about Intuitive Eating
Individuals looking for general support with health and wellness in a sustainable, non-restrictive way
LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking inclusive, affirming nutrition care

My Approach

My counseling style adapts to the needs of the client. I can help support long term and short term goals while incorporating evidenced-based practices. Your nutrition can be extremely personal. My goal is to create a space where you feel as comfortable as you would talking with a close friend or family member. I aim to create an accepting environment so that you can talk freely without fear of judgement. I utilize different frameworks to help you build self-confidence with nutrition, body image, education and practice. After your time with me I hope you can take the tools we have worked on and apply it outside of sessions.

Outside the Office

In my free time, I enjoy working out, playing sports, cooking, and exploring the city. My perfect Saturday is going to a farmer’s market in the morning, stopping at a bakery on the Loop and getting coffee, going to the gym, and then coming home to my two orange cats, Cheddar and Gouda.

Fun Facts About Me

Favorite snack: Usually leftovers from dinner
Favorite coffee/drink: Hot vanilla latte or bubble tea
Favorite restaurant: L’Albatros in Cleveland, OH
Favorite way to move: Lifting weights
Favorite vacation: Paris in 2024
Favorite book, podcast, or movie: Ratatouille
Something people may not know about me: I have two older sisters