Founder of Wellspire Nutrition and Fitness LLC
Candace Livingston is a seasoned nutritionist and fitness professional with over a decade of experience in public health, nutrition, and wellness. Her journey began at Radford University, where she initially studied nursing before finding her true passion in food and nutrition. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2011.
While at Radford, Candace developed a deep love for fitness—spending her free time swimming, working out, and encouraging friends to join her in workouts. She began shadowing a fitness instructor and brand owner, eventually appearing as a fitness model in a workout video. In 2012, she became a licensed Zumba® instructor and went on to teach multiple Zumba® formats, combining her passions for movement and motivation.
Candace began her career as a Nutritionist Assistant for a local health department. Two years later, she moved to Richmond, VA, where she served as a Public Health Nutritionist, Breastfeeding Coordinator, and Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC).
She continued her public health work as a Program Manager and Case Investigator during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping lead a local health district’s containment efforts. Eventually, she transitioned to Roanoke, VA to become a Senior Nutritionist Supervisor, working with diverse populations and addressing real-world barriers to health and nutrition.
Throughout her public health career, Candace gained a deep understanding that nutrition is not one-size-fits-all. She saw firsthand how culture, family traditions, and lived experiences shape people’s relationships with food. Her work confirmed that true wellness must be personalized, culturally respectful, and holistic.
After losing her position as a Senior Nutritionist, Candace leaned into her faith and followed a calling. In 2025, she founded Wellspire Nutrition and Fitness LLC, a vision God placed on her heart.
Driven by her personal health journey—including being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes—Candace used her professional knowledge to reverse her condition through lifestyle changes. She documented her progress and learned to view food as medicine, discovering how nutrition can be a powerful tool for healing—not just weight loss.
Her experience taught her to reject trendy diets and influencer-driven wellness fads. Instead, she embraced a science-based, sustainable approach rooted in authenticity, education, and faith.
At Wellspire, our mission is to empower individuals to achieve holistic health and wellness through faith-centered guidance, personalized nutrition, nutrition therapy and fitness coaching. We strive to inspire lives rooted in physical vitality, spiritual growth, and balanced living, fostering a community where wellness and faith thrive in harmony.
Candace is committed to honoring God through this work and providing the tools, support, and encouragement you need to thrive. Candace is committed to honoring God through this work and providing the tools, support, and encouragement you need to thrive.
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