Marcus, a Tampa native and U.S. Navy Veteran, is passionate about health, fitness, and wellness. He has a strong connection to Manatee County, having served Manatee YourChoice for several years as a Registered Dietitian, fitness instructor, and personal trainer. Marcus previously joined the county as a Diabetes and Nutrition Educator and now serves as a contractor with Manatee YourChoice, where he continues providing diabetes and nutrition education while also supporting members as both a Registered Dietitian and personal trainer for the health plan.

Marcus is dedicated to helping YourChoice Health Plan members improve their overall health through personalized nutrition and fitness support. He works closely with individuals living with diabetes, prediabetes, and related conditions, offering practical strategies to support long-term wellness. In addition to nutrition counseling, Marcus provides guidance in fitness training, weight management, body transformation, supplementation, and performance nutrition to help members reach their personal health goals.

Members are encouraged to book an appointment with Marcus to discuss topics such as blood sugar management, balanced nutrition, sustainable meal planning, exercise programming, body composition goals, supplement guidance, and healthy lifestyle habits tailored to their individual needs.

Specializes in:

• Diabetes Care and Education: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (Level 2)
• Nutrition and Dietetics: B.A. in Nutrition and Dietetics; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
• Personal Training and Fitness Coaching: Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor
• Weight Management: Certificate in Adult Weight Management
• Supplement Counseling: Evidence-based guidance on supplements to support health, fitness, and performance goals
• Fitness Programming: Customized exercise and training programs tailored to individual goals and fitness levels
• Performance Nutrition: Recognized Subject Matter Expert specializing in nutrition strategies to enhance athletic and physical performance
• Nutrition Coaching and Accountability: Ongoing support to help members build sustainable habits and stay on track with their health goals
• Body Transformation: 10X Champion and Professional Drug-Tested Bodybuilder

To book an appointment with Marcus, email:  mharris@premierdietetics.com