Hello, my name is Michelle Tegenkamp. I love to run, be outdoors, read, cook and experiment with new recipes. The challenge of doing that with 3 young kids helps me provide many useful tips and tricks for my clients; most of whom are just as busy, I’m sure you can relate!

I have worked as a registered and licensed Dietitian for 16 years. I love working with people in all phases of their wellness to help them utilize food and nutrition in a positive way, helping them to feel their best! As a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics I also specialize in sports nutrition working with athletes of all levels from recreational to high school, college and professional. I believe nutrition is an essential complement to proper training to help athletes improve recovery, avoid injury and illness and enhance their training & performance. I strive to help all my clients build a individualized, ideal and realistic plan that helps achieve their personal goals.

Why I became a Dietitian

Personally I was drawn to nutrition through my own athletic pursuits.  After being a multisport high school athlete I went on to compete in track and field and cross-country at Michigan State University (Go Green!) where I earned distinctions of a 2 time All American, Big Ten Champion, 3 time Academic All American and in 2003 was awarded the George Alderton Female Athlete of the Year award. I also had the honor of represented Canada at 3 World Cross Country Championships. My husband continued to compete in track and field post collegiately becoming, among many other accomplishments, a 2 time Olympian – needless to say nutrition remained a crucial component in our home and day to day lives.

Nutrition Education

I received a B.S. degree in Dietetics and a B.S. degree in Kinesiology at Michigan State University and then went on to complete my Master’s degree in Nutritional Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I stayed in Madison to complete my dietetic internship at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. After several years in the field I pursued my board certification for sports nutrition and earned my CSSD in 2015.

Professionally

I started Active Nutrition LLC 17 years ago while also working Oregon Health and Science University. After switching my focus solely to my private practice in 2013, I started my role of consulting for the Portland Trail Blazers as their team Dietitian in 2014 working with them until 2025 while also providing consulting services for the University of Portland’s athletic department as well as speaking regularly to several local high schools and sports clubs. In 2024 I started working with our local NWSL team the Portland Thorns and transitioned to overseeing all nutrition for both the Portland Thorns and Portland Fire in 2026.