Rachel Braxton, MHS, RD

Rachel Braxton, MHS, RD, LDN is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist who provides individualized nutrition counseling online via telehealth. She specializes in sports nutrition and women’s health and hormones, including menopause, perimenopause, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, breastfeeding, and postpartum nutrition. Rachel also supports patients in developing a healthy relationship with food through a practical and compassionate approach.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and her Master of Health Science in Nutrition from Western Carolina University. Rachel also completed her dietetic internship through WCU with rotations at Angel Medical Center, MAHEC Family Medicine, Rutherford Regional Hospital, Gaston County WIC, and Atrium Health Cleveland. These diverse experiences have strengthened her ability to provide well-rounded, evidence-based care to patients from all backgrounds.

At Summerfield Custom Wellness, Rachel has found a deeper sense of purpose in outpatient counseling. She always envisioned working one-on-one with patients, and her time at Summerfield has allowed her to refine her counseling skills and realize the meaningful impact she can have as a dietitian. While attending high school, Rachel participated in multiple sports year-round and found herself struggling to balance her nutrition with her elevated level of physical activity.  To recover her impaired relationship with food, she needed support from a Registered Dietitian.  Through this experience, Rachel gained knowledge in utilizing nutrition to adequately fuel her lifestyle and recover her relationship with food.  She was so inspired by the impact of nutrition on her life and the ability to follow up with a single practitioner that she pursued a career as an RD.

Rachel’s philosophy of care blends evidence-based guidance with compassion. She strives to create a safe, judgment-free environment where patients feel comfortable sharing their experiences and working toward personalized goals. Her approach focuses on helping individuals feel confident, nourished, and in tune with their bodies. Rachel believes that nutrition should be both freeing and sustainable, supporting both physical health and overall well-being.

Contact Rachel: rachel.braxton@summerfieldcw.com or 704.964.6838

Rachel Braxton is currently accepting new patients