Cassandra Golden Sampson MS, RD, LDN, MIEP is a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist, and a Mindful & Instinctive Eating Practitioner. After recovering from a personal battle with binge eating disorder, Cassandra has dedicated her career to teaching the art of mindful and instinctive eating. Cassandra now owns a telehealth-based private practice offering one-on-one nutrition counseling, group classes and online courses.
Since 2013, Cassandra has worked alongside hundreds of clients on their personal journeys toward making peace with food. Each nutrition service is rooted in the principles of mindful and instinctive eating, which is a judgment-free eating technique that ultimately reduces health risks by preventing disordered eating patterns and psychological distress. Cassandra’s role as a dietitian has shifted from handing out meal plans to helping others heal their relationship with food.
Cassandra holds a Master’s Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida. She has served as a nutrition expert for local media outlets to deliver accurate and trustworthy information to communities across southwest Florida. Cassandra has also written a cookbook, loves to teach Zumba fitness classes, is a volunteer captain at her local food pantry and strives to live life on purpose with intention. Cassandra's most recent adventure has been creating and publishing The Intuitive Eating Journal: 30 Mindful and Instinctive Thoughts to Start Your Day, now available on Amazon!
Professional Background
Cassandra's education includes:
Undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from USF
Graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from FIU
Completion of the 37-week ACEND-Accredited Dietetic Internship program with Aramark
Passing the Registration Examination for Dietitians
Maintaining continuing education as per the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Florida Department of Health
Experience
Created and launched the Employee Dietitian program at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Dietitian Consultant for Gulf Coast Bariatrics, Sun Coast Bariatrics, Advanced Surgical Specialists of FL and Fusion HFX
Performance Dietitian for the NFL Players Association
Created the first members-only nutrition program at Bonita Bay Club
Continuing Education Lecturer for Dietitian Central and the Quest Presentation Series
Clinical Dietitian for acute-care and long-term care facilities
Stroke Specialist Dietitian for Lee Health
Inaugurated the first Supermarket Dietitian program for Zallie's Shoprite stores
Continuing Education
As a Registered Dietitian, staying current with the latest nutrition research is paramount. Cassandra is an active member of the following professional organizations:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
Suncoast Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group
Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Group
Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN)
Certified by the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program
Cassandra has served as a nutrition expert for local media outlets to deliver accurate and trustworthy information to the Lee and Collier County communities.
