Our mission is to empower performance athletes and women of color to improve performance by reducing stress, improving self-confidence, and inciting behavior change. We effect this change through specialized lab testing, ethical nutrition coaching, and respect for cultural values.
Our company exists so that athletes and active women of color can use food to function at their most optimal levels.
Briana Butler is the Co-Owner of Stef & Bri Wellness, lead dietitian and nutrition programmer for our sister brands Power Portions® & The GNAW Collective.
Stefanie Gilbreath is the Co-Owner of Stef & Bri Wellness, head of marketing and philanthropy for our sister-brands Power Portions® & The GNAW Collective.
Tiffany Garcia is a certified nutrition specialist and licensed dietitian for Stef and Bri Wellness and our sister brands Power Portions® & The GNAW Collective.
Patrice is a registered dietitian for Stef and Bri Wellness and our wellness brand for women of color, The GNAW Collective.
Ariel Robinson is a registered dietitian for Stef and Bri Wellness and our wellness brand for women of color, The GNAW Collective.
Shawn is a registered dietitian for Stef and Bri Wellness and our performance brand Power Portions®.
Akilah is a registered dietitian for Stef and Bri Wellness and our sister brands Power Portions® & The GNAW Collective.
Saralyn is a registered dietitian for Stef and Bri Wellness.
Adria is a registered dietitian for Stef and Bri Wellness and our sister brands Power Portions® & The GNAW Collective.
Devin is a registered dietitian for Stef and Bri Wellness and our wellness brand for women of color, The GNAW Collective.
Ifeoma is a registered dietitian for Stef and Bri Wellness and our wellness brand for women of color, The GNAW Collective.
Karen Villanueva is the nutrition manager for Stef and Bri Wellness and our sister brands Power Portions® & The GNAW Collective.
Heeey!! I’m Stefanie, a Texas native, retired professional basketball player, and CEO of Power Portions and The GNAW Collective.
I have intimate experience lacing up my sneakers and navigating the challenges you face today; uncovering the right way to fuel your performance in a way that feels doable, finding sisterhood in a community of color that understands our unique, but very real challenges, and evaluating who is offering nutrition recommendations, menu plans and supplement recommendations you can trust. As a woman who struggled with conflicted opinions about my body image and fluctuating weight, I can vulnerably share that it’s taken me a while to find my way in the world of nutrition. But these days? I’ve finally reached the perfect balance of merging my love of sports with a passion for helping others find their own personal fitness and nutrition solutions.
I’m a strong advocate for having a balanced life and taking accountability for your personal actions. That’s why you will often hear me talk about self-care, getting organized, and taking the necessary…
steps to make sure you do what is best for your long-term personal health and happiness.
Outside of work (because we DO believe in balance and walking the walk), you’ll find me volunteering, hanging out with my family and friends, shooting some type of content, shopping for my next pair of sneakers (you can’t have too many, right?) and loving on my niece and nephew.
Hey ya’ll! I’m Bri! Registered dietitian and co-founder of Power Portions and The GNAW Collective. I am a registered dietitian by training, but my love for good food dates back to childhood; my mouth waters when I think about my granny putting a hot southern meal on the table every day.
As the lead dietitian, I am passionate about helping pro athletes, and active women of color across the country feel their best and enjoy food while doing it. I’m here to change your assumption that you have to choose eating your cultural foods OR fueling your best practices and performance; I promise you can do both.
But, as much as I love what I do, what holds my heart is my FAMILY and my faith! I’m a wife and mommy of two kiddos, and I truly believe my purpose on this earth is to serve and enjoy some Blue Bell ice cream and a good book while doing so!
The majority of insurance plans cover our dietitian-led virtual nutrition consultations. Most clients pay $0 out of pocket when using insurance!
If your insurance isn’t listed, you could still work with us via our self-pay sessions or memberships! We also accept HSA/FSA and can provide superbills for potential reimbursement upon request!
Briana Butler is a registered dietitian nutritionist and former professional athlete and is the Co-owner and lead dietitian of Stef & Bri wellness and sister brands Power Portions and The GNAW Collective. In her position, Briana advocates for creating culturally inclusive wellness spaces for active women of color, improving cultural inclusivity in performance nutrition, and comprehensively supporting professional athletes.
Briana holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Performance from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The latter of which she received after playing in the WNBA and overseas for three years.
Since switching careers, Briana has worked with wellness clients and collegiate and professional athletes across the country through her private practice and other world-renowned brands such as NBA G-League, Southern Methodist University, EXOS, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and the Dallas Cowboys. In addition, Briana has worked as a national media spokesperson for GotMilk, has delivered food and nutrition TV segments nationwide for brands such as POM Wonderful, Newman’s Own, and Nestlé, and regularly serves as a keynote speaker for sports programs, youth athletes, and companies.
Above all, Briana finds purpose and joy in being a wife to her husband, Brice, and a full-time mom to her two kids! Briana is a Houston, Texas native and currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Stefanie Gilbreath is a serial entrepreneur, content creator, former professional athlete and the co-owner and CEO of Stef & Bri Wellness and sister brands Power Portions and The GNAW Collective. In her position, Stefanie advocates living an active and well-balanced life, giving back to your community and staying attentive to societal trends.
Stefanie is a University of Southern California graduate with a degree in human performance, having played women’s college basketball at both USC and New Mexico State University. She went on to play professional basketball for two years in Portugal and Germany. After spending her offseasons in advertising at Gilbreath Communications Inc., Stefanie took on a full-time position as director of social media marketing and accounting at Gilbreath. She then developed a division for Gilbreath specifically for social media management and marketing. In pursuit of another passion, Stefanie teamed up with her sister, Briana, to launch Power Portions — now called Stef & Bri Wellness. With her experience in business, accounting and athletics, Stefanie brings a resourceful and multi-faceted dynamic to all her professional endeavors.
She has maintained a dedication to community service dating back to her college years, having been a volunteer for organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica (as a nutrition leader), Sports Buddies (Jewish Boys and Girls Club of Glendale), Elementary School Girls Basketball Camps in Lousada, Portugal, Feeding America, Save the Children, Target Hunger and Ascent Humanity Outreach, among many others.
I’m Dr. Patrice A. Hubert, a registered dietitian and research scientist passionate about personalized nutrition and health behavior change. With over 10 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including individuals managing weight concerns, disordered eating, diabetes, heart disease, behavioral health challenges, and college nutrition. My Ph.D. research and postdoctoral work focused on improving health outcomes within the Black diaspora and exploring how taste perception impacts dietary behaviors.
My approach to nutrition is rooted in believing that food should enhance life, not hinder it. I work closely with my clients to create sustainable, evidence-based nutrition plans that align with their individual goals and lifestyles. I aim to help individuals heal their relationship with food and develop a more positive, empowered approach to nutrition. I also prioritize cultural humility and respect for each person’s background and values in everything I do.
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy going to the gym, traveling, and trying new restaurants and activities. My family hails from the Caribbean, specifically a beautiful island called Saint Lucia (home of Julien Alfred ), which I frequently visit when I can. With this background, I offer a unique perspective in my work and am committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment for all my clients to thrive.
Shawn is a native of Endicott, New York, the original home of IBM, Dicks Sporting Goods, and the most carousels in one area (7). He played Football collegiately (NCAA-III) at Buffalo State, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Buffalo State. He continued his education at Pittsburg State University, where he obtained his Master of Science.
Since 2015, Shawn has had the opportunity to work in multiple levels of athletics, wellness, and tactical nutrition support.
Shawn is passionate about working with athletes, the military, first responders, and active adult populations! He has worked with clients as young as 12 and as old as 75 years old, showing his ability to work with and meet a wide range of clientele’s needs. No matter your age, fueling, sleeping, and hydrating are essential to your daily life. The more you invest in yourself now, the better return on health you will have as you get older to cherish those prized moments with your loved ones!
Hi! My name is Akilah Phillips and I’m a Sports Dietitian with a passion for improving health and performance through the power of nutrition! Over the last 5 years, I have worked in both collegiate & professional athletics spaces as well as with individuals with disordered eating.
Whether you’re an active individual or completely new to the world of health and wellness, I can provide nutritional guidance for wherever you are in your journey! My areas of expertise include but are not limited to:
– Improving Athletic performance
– Healthy Sustainable Weight loss
– Muscle Growth & Body Recomposition
– Improving Hormonal health
– Overall diet & behavior change
– Improving health outcomes (diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, etc.)
Saralyn Foster love talking about food and helping people improve their health based on client-centered goals. She received her bachelors degree from Texas A&M, her masters from the University of Texas at San Antonio and her PhD from The University of Texas at Austin. She completed her dietetic internship at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas and has spent much of her career helping families improve their overall health and create nutritious eating patterns. When she is not discussing food for work, she loves to have fun with food in her kitchen cooking and baking with her three kids. She also enjoys reading, walking and playing tennis.
Adria Butler is a registered dietitian and former collegiate athlete who believes that sustainable health begins with a positive relationship with food. With a background in sports nutrition, Adria specializes in helping individuals understand how everyday food choices support energy, movement, and overall well-being. She is passionate about meeting people where they are and empowering them to fuel with confidence for both life and activity, while providing inclusive, culturally responsive nutrition care that honors individual backgrounds and experiences.
Hello! I’m Devin King, a registered dietitian passionate about empowering clients to heal their relationship with food.
With my experience in eating disorder treatment at all levels of care (RTC, PHP, IOP) in addition to the outpatient private practice space, I’ve provided 1-on-1 care, family, and group sessions to hundreds of clients ages 7 to 80+.
My specialities include but are not limited to:
– General Health
– Intuitive and Mindful Eating
– Anorexia Nervosa
– Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
– Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
– Bulimia Nervosa
– Disordered Eating
– Difficult Relationship with Food, Movement, Body Image
– Other Specified Feeding Eating Disorder (OSFED)
I believe that food is so much more than just food. It’s fuel for your body but it’s also community, connection, history and nostalgia for your heart and soul.
In my spare time, you’ll find me at my favorite pilates studio, in the kitchen trying new recipes or hitting my reading goal!
* Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
* Master of Nutrition Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham
* Current CDR and licensed in AL, CT, MA, NH, OR, TX
Hi, I’m Ifeoma, a registered dietitian passionate about helping you feel confident, nourished, and supported in every season of life. My approach is grounded in evidence-based nutrition, a compassionate mindset, and real-life strategies that actually fit your lifestyle. Together, we’ll build sustainable habits that honor your culture, goal and your wellness journey.
I’m a nutritionist and healthcare professional passionate about culturally responsive nutrition, health equity, and empowering individuals to live well. With over seven years of experience in public health and maternal-child wellness, I’ve supported diverse populations through community-based programs, with a focus on women, infants, and children.
My passion for food and nutrition began with my own journey as I navigated weight, body image, and learnered to foster a healthy relationship with food. Raised in New Jersey with roots in the Dominican Republic, I grew up surrounded by rich cultural food traditions. Today, I find joy in putting a healthier twist on classic Dominican dishes, showing that wellness and culture can beautifully coexist.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and Management. I’m committed to making wellness accessible, practical, and aligned with each person’s values and lifestyle. My work is guided by empathy and a deep belief that health is not one-size-fits-all.
Outside of work, you’ll find me camping and hiking in state parks, flipping vintage furniture, or enjoying time with loved ones. I believe wellness is a way of life; rooted in balance, authenticity, and joy.