Our Team of Practitioners are Aligned.
Sabrina Goshen, MS, RD, LDSabrina is the Lead Registered Dietitian and owner of Aligned Health Practice. She specializes in women's health, GI "gut" nutrition therapy, disordered eating and performance nutrition. Her belief is that nutrition regimes should fit into our lifestyle, culture, and preferences. This is why she uses a flexible and gentle nutritional approach, while also using scientific evidence, to improve mental, social, and physical well-being.
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Steven Tsaparikos, RD, LDSteven is a Registered Dietitian and certified health coach who specializes in disordered eating and sports nutrition with an emphasis in middle school, high school, and collegiate sports. He works primarily with our pediatric patients and their families. He attended Indiana University Bloomington and graduated with a B.S. in Dietetics in 2018 and completed his graduate certificate program through IUPUI. His interests include bodybuilding, drinking craft beer, and cooking. He has a passion for sports performance and helping people create a happy and balanced lifestyle that supports their health goals.
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Lindsey Recker, MS, RD, LDLindsey is a Registered Dietitian that specializes in clinical medical nutrition therapy, such as nutrition treatment for diabetes, obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, and malnutrition. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health from Miami University in Oxford, OH, before receiving her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition through Rutgers University in New Jersey. She enjoys utilizing a “food as fuel” approach and helping clients set and achieve realistic, sustainable, and evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle-related goals. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, exercising, being outdoors, or relaxing with her 2 cats.
Nikki Gilles, RD, LD, CDENikki is a Registered Dietitian with over a decade of experience. She specializes in women's health, weight management, diabetes, and hormonal regulation. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Indiana State University and is board certified in Integrative Functional Nutrition and Diabetes. Nikki believes in a gentle, supportive, and personalized approach to help balance health and happiness. She is a minivan driving Mom of 3, dedicated wife, lover of dark chocolate and the outdoors.
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Michael Horner, RD, LDMichael is a Registered Dietitian with Aligned Health Practice and local weightlifting coach at Moran Academy for Strength in Speed (MASS) specializing in strength-based sports, preventative nutrition therapy, and lifestyle nutrition. He attended the University of Kentucky where he completed his
bachelors in Dietetics and internship through the coordinated program. He approaches nutrition counseling through easy to digest education, practical implementations, and healthy habit building. During his down time, you will find him going to church, spending time with his wife, reading, weightlifting (the sport), cooking, and spending time outside! 
Ellen Weaver, MA, RD, LD, CPTEllen Weaver has over twenty years of experience helping clients achieve their nutrition goals through her work as a Registered Dietitian and is Aligned Health Practice's main weight management specialist. She has a Certification in Adult Weight Management from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and enjoys educating her clients about realistic and attainable behavior changes for better health. Ellen is also a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. For the past ten years, she has utilized this education to assist others with exercise prescription. Ellen’s approach to nutrition is that all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle. In her free time, Ellen enjoys walking, running, and spending time with her husband and four children.
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Aligned Health Practice now partners with local physicians and providers. Patients and clients will have access to healthcare specialists who can help manage nutrition, exercise prescription, and positive lifestyle behavior change in their health journey.
Our Vision is to bring evidence-based health knowledge into the lives of many and equip them with the nutritional and lifestyle tools necessary to align physical, mental, and social well-being.
The Mission of Aligned Health Practice is to impart nutrition knowledge and skills to individuals, apply evidence-based research during the healthcare process, take part on the interprofessional healthcare team, and guide many in creating individualized and sustainable practices that align one’s physical, mental, and social well-being.
Values:
• Learn: evolve with science
• Integrity: be real and do what we say we will do
• Leadership: do things right, and do the right thing
• Sustainability: meet the needs of today without compromising the needs of tomorrow
• Defiant: refuse to believe in the lies, the excuses, and the negative cognitions
• Positivity: believe in what is true, what is right, and what is honorable
• Cultural Competency: consider all diverse values, beliefs, and feelings in practice
• Empower: give permission to love, accept, and honor health
• Ownership: over nutrition, fitness, health, and life choices
• Creativity: find individualized, innovative ways to support overall health
• Feasible: money should never keep anyone from health
Our Vision is to bring evidence-based health knowledge into the lives of many and equip them with the nutritional and lifestyle tools necessary to align physical, mental, and social well-being.
The Mission of Aligned Health Practice is to impart nutrition knowledge and skills to individuals, apply evidence-based research during the healthcare process, take part on the interprofessional healthcare team, and guide many in creating individualized and sustainable practices that align one’s physical, mental, and social well-being.
Values:
• Learn: evolve with science
• Integrity: be real and do what we say we will do
• Leadership: do things right, and do the right thing
• Sustainability: meet the needs of today without compromising the needs of tomorrow
• Defiant: refuse to believe in the lies, the excuses, and the negative cognitions
• Positivity: believe in what is true, what is right, and what is honorable
• Cultural Competency: consider all diverse values, beliefs, and feelings in practice
• Empower: give permission to love, accept, and honor health
• Ownership: over nutrition, fitness, health, and life choices
• Creativity: find individualized, innovative ways to support overall health
• Feasible: money should never keep anyone from health
Aligned Office Staff
Aerial Carrillo is Aligned Health Practice's Office Manager and Billing Specialist. Outside of the office, she is a wife and mother to four kids and 4 fur babies. She enjoys volleyball, relaxing poolside, and researching all things childhood development- including best practices for homeschooling her littles. Aerial values health and honoring what the body CAN do. As a working mom, she brings a unique perspective to the team- explaining the importance of routine, habits that fit within a lifestyle, and recommendations that are realistic yet scientific.
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Jaki Harwell is Aligned Health Practice's Scheduling Manager. She has a Bachelor's degree in Health Administration and enjoys a setting where she can make a difference in the healthcare world. Jaki is also a business owner, wife, mother, fitness enthusiast and dog-lover. As she balances these rolls, Jaki still manages to find time for self-care- which includes snuggling with her pups, drinking a cup of coffee, hitting the gym for a workout or simply sitting in silence to soak in the goodness around her.
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Aligned Partners
Dr. Kimm, owner of Indy Spine and Strength, completed his undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sports Science at Manchester University. He went on to complete his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in December 2020 from Logan University. Having a passion for performance as both an athlete and a clinician is a valuable asset to have when working with like-minded individuals. Being able to continue doing the things you love and doing them at a high level is what life is about, whether that is a sport or raising your children, we are here to help you do just that!
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Live4Love is a community partner located in Huntington, Indiana. Their vision is to equip individuals and organizations to come alongside each other to experience growth and opportunity through fellowship and fitness. Their desire is to offer a life of love in the context of recovery, restoration, and redemption tailored for the hills and valleys we find ourselves in through the seasons of life.
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