Natalie Gavi, MS, RDN
Natalie Gavi, MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian specializing in neurology, sports nutrition, and eating disorders. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed her supervised practice and Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition at Oregon Health & Science University.
Natalie has extensive experience supporting individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI). She has provided inpatient nutrition support for patients with moderate and severe TBIs in the ICU and general hospital settings, worked with UCLA’s BrainSPORT team providing individualized nutrition counseling for athletes following sports-related concussions, and led interactive cooking and education classes with UCLA’s Operation Mend program for post-9/11 veterans who sustained TBIs while deployed.
In her private practice, Natalie uses a comprehensive approach to help clients implement sustainable, evidence-based nutrition strategies to support concussion recovery, optimize cognitive function, and promote long-term brain health. She also helps athletes achieve optimal athletic performance and create healthy relationships with food.
Food for Thought: Nutrition to Support Brain Health for TBI Recovery and Beyond
March 22, 2026 2:00 pm ET
Key Learning Points
Connections between gut health, brain function, and nutrition after brain injury