Meet The Team
Sonia Vieregge Kennedy, MS, RD, LDN is a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Hospitality Management from East Carolina University and a Master of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Sonia has over 25 years of experience in many areas of health care. Her experience includes working as a clinical dietitian in hospitals, teaching at universities, and serving as a health educator for a medically based fitness center. Sonia also has vast experience working to promote work-site wellness.
Since starting Nutrition in Motion in 2010, Sonia has found her true calling. In an out-patient setting, she gets to follow along with her clients and takes pride in knowing people are benefiting from the counseling she provides.
When Sonia is not at work, you can find her paddle boarding, boating, kayaking, at boot camp classes or out for a jog. She also enjoys spending time with her family, including her 3 dogs: Skyler, Austin and Ringo.
Grace Kararo, MS, RD, LDN is a Registered Dietitian who completed her bachelors degree in Applied Nutrition from Ohio University and her masters degree in Science from Eastern Illinois University. Her dream of becoming a dietitian started with her love of playing soccer. Being a collegiate athlete, she knew that nutrition played a key role in her performance on the pitch. Once finishing school, she started her career as a dietitian in the hospital setting with over 3 years experience in cardiac rehab, general medical, neurology, trauma, ICU patients, and small bowel feeding tube placements. Grace also taught nutrition classes to community college students as a dietitian. Grace is passionate about educating individuals on how to make smart, healthy, life-changing choices regarding food. You can find Grace hanging out with her husband and cat named Biscuit.
Julia Smith, RD, LDN is a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor of Arts from East Carolina University and a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition from The University of Alabama. Julia has lived in Wilmington for over 10 years and started her career as a dietitian in the clinical inpatient setting. Her experience as a clinical dietitian gave her skills in medical nutrition therapy, enteral and parenteral nutrition, and diet education. Julia’s passion for diet education remains and transitioned her to the outpatient setting where she loves to build relationships with patients and share their journey to a healthier lifestyle with them. She believes you do not have to make big changes at once to meet your goals, and wants to help conquer small goals that can make lifestyle changes sustainable. Julia has experience working with many diagnoses including diabetes, kidney disease, and obesity. She also has experience working with gastrointestinal conditions and is trained on the use of the low FODMAP diet for IBS by Monash University. Outside of work, Julia is outside with her dogs, cooking a new recipe in the kitchen, or enjoying time spent with her husband, friends,
and family.
Kerri Taylor, RD, LDN, CNSC is a Registered Dietitian who is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Nutrition. Kerri has over 25 years of clinical experience and is passionate about helping people optimize their health. She has specialized in the nutritional management of patients who are critically ill and those requiring enteral and parenteral support. Kerri has worked with patients experiencing a wide array of medical conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, gastrointestinal disorders, renal disease, and those needing organ transplantation. She also enjoyed working with the interdisciplinary teams to provide patients with the best overall medical care.
Kerri recently transitioned to the outpatient setting where she enjoys building relationships with clients and helping them meet their goals as they journey to better health. Outside of work, Kerri likes going to the beach, traveling, watching Penguin hockey games and spending time with her family and friends.
Autumn Milby, RD, LDN graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics completed at Western Kentucky University. Autumn found her passion for nutrition while she was growing up as an athlete. Her passion for nutrition evolved into wanting to help share her knowledge and adoration to those who may never have the opportunity to learn. Autumn believes that everyone should have access to nutrition education and an equal opportunity to build a healthy lifestyle that fits into their life. Autumn strives to emphasize that nutrition is an amazing tool that, when used, can help individuals become the best version of themselves. When she is not at work Autumn enjoys walking, reading books on her kindle, shopping at Target, and cooking dinner with her husband
Hailee Cockrell, MS, RD, LDN is a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Master’s Degree from Meredith College. Hailee’s love for nutrition began in High School when she started running marathons. Learning how to properly fuel herself was key to optimize her performance and recovery. Since then, Hailee has worked in various clinical settings and with athletes at the University of North Carolina State and Virginia Tech Athletic Department for 3 years. Hailee transitioned to the outpatient setting where she loves to work with a broad range of clients to empower each person she meets to become the healthiest version of themselves. In her free time, you can find Hailee enjoying any outdoor activity including running, hiking, yoga, or walking on the beach.
Courtney Huff, MS, RDN, LDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who completed her B.S. in Human Environmental Studies/Dietetics with a minor in Exercise Science from Southeast Missouri State University. She also completed her M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from Eastern Illinois University. Courtney is originally from Missouri but moved to Florida to embark upon a new journey and get more sunshine. In Missouri, Courtney worked in a clinical inpatient and outpatient setting with nutrition counselling experience in a variety of areas including sports nutrition, cardiac rehab, diabetes, oncology, weight loss, and more. Courtney is passionate about building relationships with her patients and helping them find tactical and realistic ways to implement healthy habits to make a lifelong impact on their wellbeing. Outside of work Courtney enjoys staying active with group fitness, sand volleyball, pickleball, lifting, and beach walks. Courtney’s other hobbies include cooking plant-based meals, going to coffee shops, crafting, and spending time with her friends and family.
Asia Isadore, MS, RDN, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Environmental Sciences from the University of Alabama and a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science and Wellness from Liberty University. Originally from Charleston, SC, Asia has spent the last 10 years visiting and training in different parts of the world as a Human Resources Officer with the United States Army. From her time spent in South Korea, Germany, and working with people of different cultures from across the world, her experience sparked a profound appreciation for food and its role in bringing people together. Asia’s passion lies in helping others navigate their nutrition journeys without sacrificing the joy of eating and teaching people that they can enjoy the foods they love while achieving their health and nutrition goals.
Asia spent the first year of her career working closely with U.S. Army Soldiers by improving their performance, maintaining optimal hydration, and training effectively under high stress, all through nutrition. Asia transitioned to outpatient care to broaden her experience in dietetics and engage with a diverse range of patients, helping individuals from all walks of life achieve their health goals and enhance their quality of life. In her spare time, you can find Asia teaching a fun cycling class at the Cyclebar.
Stacie Harrison, MS, RDN, LDN is a Registered Dietitian who completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics at Western Michigan University. Stacie had the opportunity to compete as a gymnast during her undergrad years. She is originally from North Carolina and completed her Master’s Degree in Nutrition with a concentration in Sports Dietetics at North Carolina Central University. Stacie became passionate about nutrition at a young age as she observed the benefits of properly fueling her body during her athletic career. During her free time, she loves playing tennis, spending quality time with family and friends, and trying new food.
Caroline Kotterer, MPH, RDN, LDN is a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from North Carolina State University and Master’s of Public Health in Public Health Nutrition from Temple University. Caroline developed her passion for nutrition while playing soccer and swimming competitively, where she learned the importance of properly fueling her body. She loves exploring the diversity of nutrition and how various cultures unite through food. Believing that nutrition should be personalized, her goal is to empower you to make sustainable changes that promote lasting health benefits. In her free time, Caroline likes to spend her time outside exploring, cooking new recipes, hanging out with friends, family, and her cats Binx and Whiskers.
