About Marti

Marti Chitwood is a Clinical Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian, and Herbal Educator, with an extensive background in holistic nutrition and wellness. She lectures at the local, regional, and national levels on the topics of nutrition, herbal therapies, women's issues, chronic illness detoxification strategies and wellness. As an educator/consultant for over 30 years, Marti has received local, regional and national honors for her work in the field of nutrition including…(name a couple of your most recent recoginitions ) With a thriving private practice, Marti enjoys counseling individuals and families alike on everything from women’s issues to herbal therapies.

Your Nutritionist's Background

A perpetual student, Marti constantly updates her knowledge and skills with cutting edge workshops and training taught by the top practitioners in the world. She is certified in advanced bio-detoxification strategies and continues training in the field of clinical nutrition and herbal therapies. Just this year, Marti attended the Gaia Medicines from the Earth, annual training conference of the International and National Clinical Nutrition Association and certification in Neurotransmitter Testing and Intervention.

Writing on Nutrition

An avid writer, Marti has been published and featured in several professional publications, national journals and magazines including ADA Forecast, the American Dietetics Association Journal, and the Journal of the American Association of Diabetes Educators. She is also the author of a cookbook entitled Southern Style Diabetic Cooking (1996) and is in demand as a nutritional resource for local media.

Personal Interests

Marti is a native of Charleston and grew up in Beaufort, South Carolina.  She resides in the city of Charleston where she enjoys work, gardening, the arts and music, family, friends, and her dachshunds, Oskar and Bella. An exercise enthusiast, Marti concentrates on spinning, NIA, Pilates and strength-training.