Team Vital RD

Jessica Crandall

Owner

Jessica has been one of the leading voices in the nutrition and wellness industry since 2003. As the founder and owner of Vital RD, her passion for growing a team of dietitians who focus on fulfilling the diverse nutritional needs of the community through individual counseling, media based messaging, and hospital + clinic-based services.

As an RDN, she is acutely passionate about providing onsite counseling and wellness programs to help clients navigate the nutritional maze towards a healthier life. Additionally, she is a Certified Diabetes Educator, a Personal Trainer and an AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)-certified group fitness instructor.

Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree at Colorado State University, completed post graduate work in Oneonta, New York, and is accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has developed programs in and has expertise in a vast number of areas: weight loss, diabetes, bariatrics, cardiac rehab, oncology, pediatrics, feeding disturbances, digestive diseases, food allergies, and intolerances as well as performance based nutrition.

A common voice in the media, she has been featured in weekly segments on Fox News and Channel 9 NBC. She is recognized as a leading, expert resource for demystifying the science behind nutrition and health for media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, Oprah, WebMD, Prevention, Shape, Weight Watchers, Men’s Fitness, Reader’s Digest, and Martha Stewart Whole Living Magazine.

Cassie Serpan

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Cassie is a Registered Dietitian with expertise in weight management and performance nutrition, driven by personal experience with bariatric surgery. Specializing in care for bariatric patients, her approach is patient-centered, focusing on empathy, encouragement, and support. Cassie holds a BA from the University of Colorado, a BS from Metro State University of Denver in Nutrition, and an MS from the University of Rhode Island. Accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she enjoys cooking with garden-fresh ingredients, paddleboarding, painting, and spending time with her family and dogs.

You might be a good fit to work with Cassie if you are preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery, have regained weight post-surgery, or are focused on nutrition during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or for chronic disease prevention. Cassie can help if you seek to improve your relationship with food, understand the medical benefits of nutrition, manage PCOS symptoms, reduce cholesterol or blood pressure, or explore intuitive eating. Additionally, if you have food sensitivities, IBS, or want to reduce systemic inflammation, Cassie's guidance can support you.

Meghan Eoff

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Meghan’s goal as a dietitian is to nurture self-empowerment by helping individuals establish a healthy relationship with food and use it as a holistic avenue to health. By providing evidence-based nutrition education, she helps clients achieve their goals effectively and sustainably. Meghan holds a BS in Dietetics from California State University, Fresno, and completed her dietetic internship through NutraCo. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, attending community events, volunteering, listening to music, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog.

You might be a good fit to work with Meghan if you want to improve your eating behaviors, relationship with food and body image, or manage symptoms from conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, PCOS, IBS, or cancer (excluding chronic kidney disease). She is also ideal if you're pre or post-bariatric surgery, want to focus on health without emphasizing weight loss, or are struggling with disordered eating. Meghan offers direct, compassionate care in a safe, weight-inclusive, and client-centered environment, accommodating unique schedules.

Kristin Schaefer

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist & Certified Nutrition Specialist

Kristin is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) and Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) who takes an integrative, evidence-based approach to care. She specializes in sports nutrition, hormone balance, and gut health, with experience supporting patients with complex clinical needs.

Kristin earned her undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Psychology from McGill University and her master’s in Integrative Health and Nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is currently a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition candidate at Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Her research focuses on electrolyte needs for endurance athletes training at altitude and the nutritional needs of transgender athletes. She is also a Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist through the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) and is pursuing an NCSF personal training certification.

Kristin believes nutrition should empower rather than restrict. She helps patients understand their unique nutritional needs, build a healthy relationship with food and their bodies, and develop sustainable, personalized strategies that support lifelong health, performance, and well-being.

Mary Hart

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Mary is the first point of contact for Vital RD. She values providing professional and friendly customer service to every client in an organized and efficient manner. Mary has a passion for helping clients discover sustainable healthy lives and loves hearing about client transformations.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management with a Minor in Management from Metropolitan State University of Denver. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her daughters, husband, and Goldendoodle (Hazel). She also loves traveling and camping as well as, anything active; snowboarding, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, and hiking.