Meet Shannon

Shannon Svikhart is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) at Chesapeake Nutrition Company. She offers an approach designed to get you “unstuck,” with a clear plan of action and accountability. Shannon has a Certification of Training in Obesity for Adults.

Who Shannon works with…

You may be a good fit for Shannon if you want help:

  • Losing weight in a realistic, sustainable way (including support for GLP‑1 medications and bariatric surgery preparation)

  • Improving cholesterol or blood pressure

  • Building long-term eating habits so you feel better day to day

Specialties + additional training

Shannon specializes in weight management, prediabetes, heart-healthy eating, and bariatric nutrition, and she has received a Certificate of Training in Obesity for Adults from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Experience and style

With over twenty years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, Shannon focuses on realistic goals and down-to-earth recommendations that fit your life.

Education

B.A., Xavier University

M.P.H./Nutrition, Tulane University

Scheduling, insurance, and location

Open to Aetna, Cigna, and Medicare clients.

Available virtually and in-person for adults 18+ in Maryland.

Schedule

What it means to be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

In the United States, “RD” and “RDN” are protected credentials. To earn the RDN credential, dietitians must meet national requirements that include:

  • Earn a graduate degree (this became the minimum degree requirement for exam eligibility effective January 1, 2024).

  • Complete accredited dietetics coursework and supervised practice through an accredited pathway (college education + hands-on training/internship).

  • Pass the national Registration Examination for Dietitians and maintain registration.

  • Maintain the credential with continuing education (the RDN credential requires ongoing professional development— 75 continuing education units every 5 years under a recertification model).

Note: Many states also have separate licensure rules for practicing dietetics. In Maryland RDNs are licensed by the state as Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists.