Title:
Director of Coaching
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Education:
Catherine began her education at Kansas State University, where they obtained a degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, and Kinesiology with honors (Cum Laude) in 2010. Following this, she completed a Dietetic Internship at Penn State University from 2010 to 2011. Catherine then pursued their interest in Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University and graduated in 2013. Continuing to expand their knowledge, Catherine pursued a higher degree in Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2013 to 2016, earning their PhD in the field. Additionally, she obtained her certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in August 2011.
Experience:
Dr. Catherine Metzgar, PhD, RD, is a nutrition expert who champions evidence-based dietary approaches for optimal human performance, longevity, and overall health. As Virta Health’s Director of Coaching Operations and a Registered Dietitian, she helps patients achieve measurable health improvements through nutrition grounded in the latest peer-reviewed research in metabolic health. Catherine combines scientific expertise with clinical experience to develop effective methodologies that deliver sustainable health outcomes with proven, lasting results. A compelling speaker and field expert, she advocates for easy accessibility to nutritional science for everyone, with an emphasis on flexibility, customization, and personalization to accommodate individual preferences, cultural considerations, and health needs. Her expertise blends scientific depth with patient success stories, positioning food as a powerful foundation for human health and improved quality of life.
