Meet our
Our Team
Katherine Bell Hill, MD, FAAP
Hi there, I’m Dr. Katherine Hill, a board-certified physician with expertise in sports nutrition, REDs, and eating disorders in athletes. I first got interested in this field when I was an NCAA Division I swimmer and embarked on a research project on disordered eating in collegiate athletes.
After going through my own medical saga with an autoimmune disease while in college, I was compelled to become a physician and combine my passion for medicine with caring for athletes. I was fortunate to be able to train and work at Stanford where, as a faculty member in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, I received firsthand clinical experience in their world class eating disorder program. I then had the tremendous opportunity of serving as the lead medical doctor at Equip Health for nearly 5 years where I met my colleague and co-founder of AthleatMD, Megan.
In addition to my role as a physician, I’m a wife, mother of 3, and reside in Decatur, Georgia. I enjoy playing tennis recreationally and even swim occasionally when the conditions are perfect! My favorite part of medicine is getting to know my patients well as individuals and following them on their journey over time. Please reach out if I can be of assistance to you or a loved one. I hope to meet you soon!
Education:
Undergraduate: BA in Human Biology with Honors & Distinction, Stanford University
Medical School: MD, Stanford School of Medicine
Internship & Residency: Stanford Pediatrics Residency
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Work Experience:
VP of Medical Affairs & Care Delivery & Lead Physician at Equip Health
Clinical Assistant Professor of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine
Athletic Experience:
Stanford Varsity women’s swim team
Pac-10 team champion
Olympic Trials qualifier
2x Georgia high school swimmer of the year
BOARD CERTIFICATION
General Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Active medical licenses in all 50 US states + DC
Megan Hellner, DrPH, MPH, RD
Hello! I’m a registered dietitian with 20 (ish) years of experience treating athletes with eating disorders. Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with numerous sport organizations nationwide as both a clinician and educator, and served as a founding dietitian for several eating disorder treatment programs.
I’m deeply passionate about helping athletes overcome their challenges with nutrition and properly fuel for both peak performance and longevity in their sport. I also love supporting athletes through the process of reconciling food and body image issues as they navigate different stages of their athletic careers—whether it’s competition, off-season, pregnancy/postpartum, injury, or retirement from sport.
I’m also a proud wife and mama of two wonderful little boys, and a long-time resident of San Diego, CA.
I look forward to working together!
Education:
Undergraduate: BS, Foods and Nutrition, San Diego State University
Graduate: MPH, Epidemiology, San Diego State University
Doctoral: DrPH, Preventive Care, Loma Linda University
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Clinical Licensure:
Registered Dietitian, San Diego State University
Work Experience:
Head of Nutrition and Physical Activity Research, Equip Health
Nutrition Director, Equip Health
Sports Dietitian, University of San Diego
Nutrition Director, Potentia Family Therapy
Founding Dietitian, UCSD’s Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program
Founding Dietitian, Center for Discovery (La Jolla)
Clinical Dietitian, Sharp Mesa Vista Eating Disorder Program
Learn more about Dr.Hellner’s education and experience here
Heather Caplan, RD
Hello! I’m a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, REDs, and disordered eating. My roots are in athletics—I grew up on the soccer field and in the dance studio, and later found my stride in college as an endurance runner. It was during those years, while studying nutrition and working in a kinesiology lab on a hypothalamic amenorrhea study, that I first learned about REDs. The research felt personal—I wasn’t getting regular periods myself, and didn’t yet understand why.
That experience sparked my passion: empowering menstruating athletes to better understand their cycles, fuel their bodies, and protect their long-term health. For more than a decade, I’ve worked with athletes through nutrition counseling grounded in weight-inclusive, non-diet care, helping them stay strong in sport and in life.
In 2017, I co-founded the Lane 9 Project, where I created an international Directory of Women’s Health and Sport clinicians. I also host the Lane 9 Podcast, where I get to highlight athlete stories with REDs and eating disorders, and connect with fellow clinicians leading this important work.
Outside of work, I’m a parent to three kids, a dog named Banana, and have a home base in Ann Arbor, MI.
Education:
Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Nutrition Sciences
University of Maryland-College Park, Dietetic Internship
Registered Dietitian
Clinical Licensure:
Registered Dietitian, Penn State University
Additional Certifications:
REDs-Informed Provider
RRCA Running Coach
Work Experiences:
Co-Founder and Director, Lane 9 Project
Nutrition Guide, Athleta’s AthletaWell Community
Founder, Weight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics
Campus Health Dietitian, George Washington University
Lead Dietitian & Owner, Heather Caplan Coaching
Head of Nutrition, Spright Inc
Lead Wellness Coach, Wellness Corporate Solutions
Public Health Dietitian, WIC Northern Virginia