Lindsay Orbeta, RD

Lindsay Orbeta is a Sports Dietitian and lifelong athlete with specialized expertise in performance nutrition, body composition, metabolic health, pre-surgical nutrition optimization, and injury recovery. A collegiate scholarship swimmer, Orbeta went on to race a full-length Ironman triathlon and now enjoys surfing Ocean Beach and weight training. She underwent an ACL reconstruction in 2023, so she has a very personal connection to her nutrition practice. She is passionate about helping athletes and active individuals achieve their peak performance and wellness goals through evidence-based, individualized nutrition strategies.

Before becoming a registered dietitian, Orbeta worked as an Exercise Physiologist at the University of California, San Francisco, where she managed research projects focused on bone density (DXA), exercise metabolism, and body composition assessment. Her combined background in exercise science and nutrition allows her to take a comprehensive approach to performance and recovery.

Since 2018, Orbeta has served as the Sports Registered Dietitian for the UCSF RunSafe Clinics, providing nutrition counseling and education to runners and active patients of all levels. She has also worked with elite athletes, including members of the Oakland Roots men’s professional soccer team, and is a co-author of a research paper exploring the applications of the ketogenic diet in endurance sports.

Orbeta currently practices at the UCSF Orthopaedic Institute on the Mission Bay campus, where she focuses on optimizing health, recovery, and athletic performance through personalized and sustainable nutrition planning.