COASTING NUTRITION
The Team
Who We Are
Alexandra Decker, RD, CDN
Co-Founder
Registered Dietitian
Alexandra (Ali) is an experienced Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist in the state of Connecticut. She graduated from Quinnipiac University with a bachelor’s degree in health science, and a minor in biology. After graduating from QU, she then attended Long Island University’s DPD program and completed her dietetic internship. Upon obtaining her RD credential and license, Ali began working full time at an Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program counseling adolescents recovering from eating disorders. Currently, she works at the outpatient level of care counseling individuals recovering from disordered eating and eating disorders. Ali is an advocate for Intuitive Eating and finding peace with food. Ali spent most of her life as a competitive gymnast and went on to compete as a D1 athlete at Quinnipiac University for 2 years. Ali is extremely passionate about working with and providing support for athletes in various sports, competing at all levels of intensity. Ali has always been passionate about helping others find balance within their lives, achieve food freedom, and reach their health and fitness goals! In her free time, you can find Ali watching Disney movies, taking spin classes, going on a walk with her French bulldog Pearl, or exploring new restaurants, bakeries, etc. with her fiancé!
(203) 307-0447
Emma Philbin, MS, RD, CDN
Co-Founder
Registered Dietitian
Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
Emma is an experienced Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist in the state of Connecticut and New York. She graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor’s degree in health science, a concentration in public health and a minor in health and wellness. After graduation, she then attended Hunter College in New York City and earned her master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics and completed her dietetic internship there as well. Upon obtaining her RD credential and license, Emma worked in pediatrics where she counseled mothers (pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding), infants, and children. Currently, she works full time in an Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program counseling adolescents recovering from eating disorders. Emma is an advocate for both Intuitive Eating and Health and Every Size ®️️. She is a certified intuitive eating counselor that was “Trained & Certified by The Original Intuitive Eating Pros”®️️. Check her out on the counselor directory: http://www.intuitiveeating.org/author/emmaphilbin/
As a former athlete herself, Emma has a passion for working with athletes from various sports and levels of intensity. During her free time, you can find Emma reading a book, hiking, running, gardening, or cheering on the New York Rangers!
(203) 307-0447
