🌿 Meet Mary Potorski, Founder of Embodyment Nutrition

Registered Dietitian • Certified Personal Trainer • Behavioral Change Specialist

Hi, I’m Mary! — and I’m so glad you’re here.

If you’re like many of the women I work with, you’re smart, driven, caring and so ready to feel good in your body again — but after years of diets, rules, putting others first or chasing perfection, you don’t even know where to start.

Trust me — I get it.
Because I’ve lived it.

My Story: From Obsession to Freedom

Fitness and nutrition have always been huge parts of my life. I grew up playing competitive sports, and by high school, I was being recognized at the state and collegiate level for my athletic performance. But behind the medals and muscle, I was silently struggling.

For much of my adolescence and into early adulthood, I battled with disordered eating, obsessive exercise, and a deep fear of not being “enough”, no matter how many recognitions I received, A’s I got, or weight I lost. My days revolved around calories, restriction, food rules, step counts, workouts, and chasing a body I thought would finally make me feel confident and happy. But no matter how much weight I lost or how “in shape” I looked, the emptiness was always there.

It wasn’t until I went through intensive therapy that I began to truly heal. I started rebuilding my relationship with food, with mindful movement, and most importantly — with myself. That journey changed everything. And now, my mission is to help you experience that same kind of freedom.

My Mission

I believe every woman deserves to feel comfortable, confident, and empowered in her skin — without extremes, guilt, or all-or-nothing thinking. I’ve made it my life’s work to guide women through the confusing world of health and fitness with a smart, simple, and personalized approach that actually sticks.

No more yo-yo dieting.
No more punishing workouts.
No more second-guessing every bite or battling your reflection.

Instead, we focus on sustainable strategies, compassionate coaching, and evidence-based practices rooted in nutrition, movement, and lifestyle transformation — all tailored to you.

My Credentials

I bring both professional experience and real-life understanding to every coaching relationship:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) – Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics, Marywood University

• Licensed Dietetic Nutritionist (LDN) - OR, IL, AZ, VA, CA

• Certified Personal Trainer - NASM

• Behavioral Change Specialist

• Group Personal Training Specialist

• Diabetes Certificate of Training

• Chronic Kidney Disease Nutrition Management Certificate of Training

• Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certificate of Training

I’ve worked in clinical settings, fitness studios, group coaching, and 1:1 transformation programs. I’ve trained women of all ages and abilities, helping them take their power back from food, stress, and shame — and learn to actually enjoy the process of becoming stronger and healthier.

A Life in Motion

After years in the traditional clinical world right out of college, I packed up my things and moved across the country to South Lake Tahoe, California in search of something more aligned with my goals— nature, movement, adventure, and purpose. I wanted to work with people on a more intimate level, all the while allowing myself with autonomy over my time to live life in the fullest!

Since then, I’ve fallen in love with life outdoors: rock climbing, hiking, Spartan races, sailing, skiing, beach days and living a bit like a nomad; (I even lived on a sailboat for 2 years!) All the while able to continue my passion of helping others reach their full potential, a stronger, healthier, happier version of themselves. A version they were always meant to be. Currently, I reside in San Diego County just 1 block from the beach where the quaint beach town is always bustling with active people. These experiences fuel my belief that health isn’t about shrinking your body — it’s about expanding your life.

Let’s Work Together

Whether you're trying to feel stronger, ditch the diet cycle, or just feel at home in your body again — I’d love to support you!

Let’s make this the final time you “start over.”
Let’s build something that lasts.

Let’s change your life!