Stay in the sport you love, through every eason of life.

Low energy. Missing periods. Injuries that keep coming back.
A complicated relationship with food or your body.
You don't have to figure it out alone.

We built a Women's Sport & Health Directory of clinicians, to make it easy for you to find nutrition, mental health, and/or medical support as you play your sport, at any age.

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lane 9 project

Connecting athletes with women's health clinicians and coaches.

Finding the right support shouldn’t require searching five different directories. Get support from dietitians, counselors, physicians & more —many who are athletes themselves, specializing in eating disorders and sports health.

Meet Lane 9 Clinicians

Built by athletes who have been there, too.

Lane 9 started when two athletes began talking openly about their own experiences with missing periods, disordered eating, injuries, and feeling like the people around them didn’t quite understand.

What began as a place to share honest stories has grown into a community connecting athletes with information, one another, and healthcare professionals who actually get it.

We're just gonna say it: skipping your period isn't normal. And you deserve care from a clinician who knows that.

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MEET THE FOUNDERS

Heather Caplan RDN

is a registered dietitian and running coach. She primarily works with female athletes and active folks, helping them fuel adequately and with flexibility, and recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea. She has spent the past 15 years working with and supporting runners and athletes at all levels, to not only stay in the game(s), but also keep finding fun and enjoyment from sport.

Heather takes a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach to sports nutrition. She’s now based in Ann Arbor MI, and loves working on events, clinical resources, and collaborative projects for Lane 9 and the local running groups. Heather is also a parent to three kids, and one doggo.

Alexis Fairbanks

is an educator and running coach. She also has a strong passion for health and received her master’s degree in Health Promotion Management from American University. Alexis was a collegiate runner and continues to chase big goals at the half marathon and marathon distances.

Her perfect day is a morning run, followed by plenty of coffee and cuddles from her 110 pound lap dog, Troy. She’s now based in Denver CO, and manages Lane 9 Project's Athlete Ambassador Program.

Work With Us

Women athletes should have regular menstrual cycles, full plates, and rest days aplenty. Our resources and workshops help shift team cultures and coach attitudes to provide a healthier environment and more competitive athletes. Find the right-fit provider for you, or bring Lane 9 to your team!

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