Young woman in red athletic wear spinning a basketball on her finger inside a gymnasium with wood flooring and brick walls.

Hi! I’m Kyra Hungerford.

I’m a performance dietitian and former NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball player. I know the impact nutrition has on performance & recovery and mission is to empower athletes through personalized, effective, and science-based strategies.

My focus as a performance dietitian is helping athletes fuel with purpose through science-backed strategies and personalized support-whether they’re training, competing, retired or simply striving to feel their best every day. I support athletes of all levels and backgrounds through accessible, relatable, and impactful nutrition services, and to foster a culture of confident, informed fueling.

  • Passed CDR Exam, May 2025

  • Completed 1,200 hours of supervised practice across diverse sites including Bracey Performance, UI Health, UIC Research, and Common Threads

  • Logged 720 hours focused on athlete performance and fueling strategies

  • University of Missouri–St. Louis

The Support I Needed,
Now Here For You

A woman in a red athletic tracksuit sitting on a basketball court, holding a basketball, smiling at the camera with basketball hoops and windows in the background.
A female basketball player in a gray and red uniform, number 15, dribbling a basketball on a gymnasium court.

As a former NCAA Division II basketball player, I know firsthand how confusing and overwhelming nutrition can feel. During my college career at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, I struggled with disordered eating and the mental toll that came with it. Seeking help from a dietitian and an eating-disorder team changed everything—it gave me the tools to fuel my body and mind, and it lit the spark for the work I do today.

Now, as a performance dietitian, my mission is clear: to give athletes the guidance and confidence I once needed myself. I help athletes of every level—whether they’re competing, training, retired, or simply striving to feel their best—fuel with purpose through science-based strategies and truly personalized support. My goal is to create a safe, empowering space where nutrition feels accessible, sustainable, and game-changing, both on and off the field.

Let's Work Together

“Kyra’s expansive knowledge of nutrition is evident in her detailed and personalized approach to working with her clients.

Together, we created realistic, approachable goals with weekly sessions that kept me accountable. She is relatable and responsive both in and outside of sessions, while providing verbal and visual guidance that helped me build habits that I’ve been able to easily incorporate into my lifestyle.”

Eliza G.

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The anatomy of a balanced breakfast contains: Protein: for muscle building, cell structure & satiety Healthy fats: vitamin absorption, long lasting energy, hormones, fullness Fruits& veggies: vitamins, minerals, fiber Carbohydrates: energy,
focusing on eating seasonal and incorporating high protein + fiber! Was craving a lot of chicken based dishes so next week I swear it’ll be more diverse in the protein department meals this week: Sweet green harvest bowl Apple & Sage meat