Nutrition Team
Celeste McCarthy
Nutritionist, Founder
Celeste McCarthy founded Protea to offer integrative, patient-centered care. With an M.A. in Literary Studies and a certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, she specializes in personalized nutrition plans supported by advanced diagnostics, including the InBody scale and metabolic testing. Celeste is also a certified yoga teacher focusing on Yoga Nidra. She enjoys hiking, running, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.
April Cole
Nutritionist
April Cole is a certified Health and Wellness Coach with nearly two decades of experience. Her journey into holistic health began after overcoming chronic illness and burnout. She helps patients adopt lasting habits focused on sustainable weight loss, stress reduction, and emotional well-being. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, reading, traveling, and family time.
Lexilyn Elliott
Nutritionist
Lexilyn Elliott is a Certified Nutrition Coach through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and holds a Dietary Management Certification from Cincinnati State Community College. She is pursuing a B.S. in Public Health and a Health Education Specialist certification. Lexilyn emphasizes science-backed, practical nutrition and enjoys weight training, dancing, paddleboarding, reading empowerment books, and time with her two cats, George and Sam.