Zola Collins, MPH, RD

Zola Collins, MPH, RD, LDN is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist who provides individualized nutrition counseling online via telehealth. Zola’s areas of expertise include disordered eating, eating disorders, and guiding patients toward a more peaceful and balanced relationship with food. She also works with individuals to manage gastrointestinal concerns, including IBS and SIBO, as well as supporting patients using GLP-1 medications. She is passionate about helping patients understand their bodies, build trust with food, and develop sustainable habits that support long-term well-being.

As a Lead Dietitian with the company, Zola spends the majority of her time with patients, but has extended her role to include internal support. She is responsible for aiding in the onboarding of new employees, as well as organizing and maintaining the accuracy of the internal resource library offered to our dietitians. Additionally, Zola plays an integral role in creating programming and educational resources for both the team and patient care.

Zola earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Development from the University of Oregon before completing her Master’s in Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During her graduate studies, she completed her dietetic internship rotations at the Alamance County Health Department, Moore Regional Hospital, North Carolina Central University Dining, and Duke Integrative Medicine—experiences that strengthened her commitment to nutrition education, community health, and holistic care. Zola first became passionate about nutrition while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Senegal, West Africa. She collaborated with her host community on food security and nutrition programming and saw that good nutrition was a fundamental pillar for achieving health and well-being.

At Summerfield Custom Wellness, Zola has embraced the company’s mission of empowering patients through compassion, collaboration, and individualized care. Zola’s approach is integrative, holistic, and evidence-backed. She is committed to being a reliable voice amid widespread nutrition misinformation, helping patients feel informed and supported rather than overwhelmed. With curiosity and non-judgment, she creates a safe space where individuals can share openly, explore challenges, and make thoughtful decisions about their health. Her mission is to provide person-centered care that nurtures both physical and emotional well-being—because when patients feel seen, understood, and cared for, meaningful healing can take place.

Contact Zola: Zola.collins@summerfieldcw.com or 919.726.8183

Zola Collins is currently accepting new patients