About Dr. Jackson
Sports Nutrition Clients
Sports Council for Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Institute of Sport
University of Delaware Athletics, DE
University of Miami Olympic Sports, FL
White Socs Baseball
National Champion Swim Team, Indian River Community College, FL (including international Olympians)
Clemson Football (including NFL-drafted players), SC
Clemson Olympic Sports, SC
Furman University, SC
Byrnes High School Football (State Champions), Spartanburg, SC
Appalachian State Football and Volleyball, NC
Lander University, SC
Elon University, NC
Gardner Webb University, NC
South Carolina State University, SC
Western Carolina University, NC
University of South Carolina, SC
The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, CA
Individual clients at all levels of ability in the United States and Europe
Academic Employment History
Director of Student-Athlete Performance and Welfare, Clemson University, SC
Health Science Dean, Indian River Community College, FL
Director of Wellness, University of Miami, FL
Adjunct instructor, University of Miami Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy, FL
Director of Fitness, University of Delaware, DE
Employee Wellness Coordinator, University of Delaware, DE
High School Teacher, Northern Ireland
Trainer, Instructor, Coach, Northern Ireland
Publications
in Journals:
Medicine and Science in Sports and Medicine
Obesity Research
International Journal of Obesity
Applied Physiology
4 books
Member of, and Certifications by:
American College of Sports Medicine
Wellcoaches
Athletes Perform Better with:
The Performance Institute, Inc.
Practical Advice for the Discerning Athlete
Education
Ph.D. Exercise Science and Nutrition
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Postgraduate Advanced course work in Nutrition
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
M.S. Exercise Physiology
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
B.Ed. Hons. Food Science and Nutrition
University of Ulster, Jordanstown, N. Ireland
Dr. Loreto Jackson, owner and director of The Performance Institute, Inc.
personally works with all clients to analyze their lifestyle and goals to design
individualized programs best suited to each individual. Since several clients
reside in Europe, and throughout the United States, consultations and
coaching are available virtually.
As an exercise physiologist with a specialty in sports nutrition, and with over
20 years in the health/wellness/fitness industry working with athletes from
the professional to recreational levels, Dr. Jackson has the experience and
qualifications to assist clients in meeting their performance goals.
A dynamic presenter, Dr. Jackson enjoys traveling to speak with athletes,
coaches and parents on practical methods to enhance athletic performance.
As a member of the NCAA speakers list she has worked with Division I-III
institutions.