Petri Luhio | Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutrition Expert

I’m here to provide nutritional guidance grounded in science.

Master of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland (2025).
Licensed Healthcare Professional, authorized by Valvira.
Specialist in Clinical and Sports Nutrition.

Plus Nutritionin ravitsemusterapeutti juoksemassa polulla.

My Story

Scientific Foundation

My starting point is always science. As a Registered Dietitian and Master of Health Sciences, I possess extensive knowledge of nutrition. This strong professional background provides me with the expertise to understand the complex functions of the human body and the critical role nutrition plays in optimizing both health and performance.
I specialize in distilling even the most demanding research findings into clear, practical strategies that every athlete and active individual can immediately apply to their daily lives.

Personal Experience

I don’t just talk the talk; I run the trails. I am an active athlete myself, so I know firsthand what hard training, testing limits, and sometimes going too far feels like. I know the difference between a well-fueled and a poorly-fueled performance. I know the fatigue in the body and mind, and how it feels when motivation remains high while the legs scream for mercy. I feel the harsh reality of endurance training—the fact that sometimes the best route leads off the path and into the bushes.

A Lifelong Athletic Background

From the football pitch to the ultra-marathon trail, my life has been defined by sport. Decades of competitive experience have taught me the discipline needed for greatness. This lifelong commitment to athletics provides me with a deep understanding of long-term athlete development and the nutritional periodization required for different sporting disciplines.

A Unique Dual Role

My approach is shaped by a unique dual role as both an elite trainee and a professional coach. This gives me a unique perspective: I know firsthand what it’s like to receive instructions, while simultaneously fully understanding the challenges and responsibilities of coaching. I have learned not only how to train, but also how to build trust, support the individual, and bring out the best potential in every athlete.

The Combination That Makes Me Exceptional

What sets me apart is the synergy between clinical nutrition expertise and real-world athletic experience. By combining a Master’s degree in Health Sciences with decades of on-field testing, I deliver evidence-based nutrition that solve the actual bottlenecks athletes face. I provide science you can trust and results you can see.

Academic Background & Qualifications

Master of Health Sciences (M.H.Sc.), Clinical Nutrition

University of Eastern Finland 2025

Published Author in Peer-Reviewed Science 2024 (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition)

The role of fiber in modulating plant protein-induced metabolic responses, https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2024.2392149

Bachelor of Health Sciences (B.H.Sc.)

University of Eastern Finland 2023

Advanced Studies in Sports Nutrition – 60 ECTS (Equivalent to one year of full-time academic studies)

University of Eastern Finland 2022-2024

Advanced Foundations in Chemistry

University of Jyväskylä 2009-2010

Advanced Studies in Biosciences

University of Kuopio 2010-2012

High School Graduate

Kallavesi High School 2008

Professional Specialization in Sports Nutrition (60 ECTS)

Foundations of Sports Nutrition
Special Issues in Sports Nutrition
Sports Nutrition for Different Age Groups
Dietary Supplements in Sports
Weight Management for Athletes
Psychological Well-being of the Athlete

Optimized Sport Nutrition
Applied Exercise and Sport Nutrition Physiology
Dietary Counseling of Athletes
Sport Nutrition Research
Athletes Social Role in Sport Community        
Advanced Study Project in Sport Nutrition

Athletic Background

Football – 1990-2025 | FC Kuopio, Kings SC (2. div), Blackbird (2. div), SC KuFu-98 (2. & 3. div), Lipa, KuKi

ice Hockey – 1991-1998 | Kalpa, EPH, Kalpa

Floorball – 2010-2025 | Jyväskylä, SB Netto, YT Jalpa (3 div.)

Running 2022–
2. Savonlinna, Finland 2024 (1/2 marathon)
2. Ã…land 2023 (1/2 marathon)
3. Ã…land 2022 (1/2 marathon)

Trail running 2024–
1st Hiidenkierros, Finland 2025 (27,5 km)
20th Trail des Pérics, France 2025 (21 km,
age group 3rd)
9th NUTS Ylläs-Pallas, Finland 2025 (66 km)
1st Ultra X Finland 2025 (51 km)
1st Hiidenkierros, Finland 2024 (27,5 km)
4th Ultra Paine, Chile 2024 (21 km, age group 2nd)

Petri Luhio | Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutrition Expert

I’m here to provide nutritional guidance grounded in science.

Master of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland (2025).
Licensed Healthcare Professional, authorized by Valvira.
Specialist in Clinical and Sports Nutrition.

Plus Nutritionin ravitsemusterapeutti juoksemassa polulla.

My Story

Scientific Foundation

My starting point is always science. As a Registered Dietitian and Master of Health Sciences, I possess extensive knowledge of nutrition. This strong professional background provides me with the expertise to understand the complex functions of the human body and the critical role nutrition plays in optimizing both health and performance.
I specialize in distilling even the most demanding research findings into clear, practical strategies that every athlete and active individual can immediately apply to their daily lives.

Personal Experience

I don’t just talk the talk; I run the trails. I am an active athlete myself, so I know firsthand what hard training, testing limits, and sometimes going too far feels like. I know the difference between a well-fueled and a poorly-fueled performance. I know the fatigue in the body and mind, and how it feels when motivation remains high while the legs scream for mercy. I feel the harsh reality of endurance training—the fact that sometimes the best route leads off the path and into the bushes.

A Lifelong Athletic Background

From the football pitch to the ultra-marathon trail, my life has been defined by sport. Decades of competitive experience have taught me the discipline needed for greatness. This lifelong commitment to athletics provides me with a deep understanding of long-term athlete development and the nutritional periodization required for different sporting disciplines.

A Unique Dual Role

My approach is shaped by a unique dual role as both an elite trainee and a professional coach. This gives me a unique perspective: I know firsthand what it’s like to receive instructions, while simultaneously fully understanding the challenges and responsibilities of coaching. I have learned not only how to train, but also how to build trust, support the individual, and bring out the best potential in every athlete.

The Combination That Makes Me Exceptional

What sets me apart is the synergy between clinical nutrition expertise and real-world athletic experience. By combining a Master’s degree in Health Sciences with decades of on-field testing, I deliver evidence-based nutrition that solve the actual bottlenecks athletes face. I provide science you can trust and results you can see.

Academic Background & Qualifications

Master of Health Sciences (M.H.Sc.), Clinical Nutrition

University of Eastern Finland 2025

Published Author in Peer-Reviewed Science 2024 (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition)

The role of fiber in modulating plant protein-induced metabolic responses, https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2024.2392149

Bachelor of Health Sciences (B.H.Sc.)

University of Eastern Finland 2023

Advanced Studies in Sports Nutrition – 60 ECTS (Equivalent to one year of full-time academic studies)

University of Eastern Finland 2022-2024

Advanced Foundations in Chemistry

University of Jyväskylä 2009-2010

Advanced Studies in Biosciences

University of Kuopio 2010-2012

High School Graduate

Kallavesi High School 2008

Professional Specialization in Sports Nutrition (60 ECTS)

Foundations of Sports Nutrition
Special Issues in Sports Nutrition
Sports Nutrition for Different Age Groups
Dietary Supplements in Sports
Weight Management for Athletes
Psychological Well-being of the Athlete

Optimized Sport Nutrition
Applied Exercise and Sport Nutrition Physiology
Dietary Counseling of Athletes
Sport Nutrition Research
Athletes Social Role in Sport Community
Advanced Study Project in Sport Nutrition

Athletic Background

Football – 1990-2025 | FC Kuopio, Kings SC (2. div), Blackbird (2. div), SC KuFu-98 (2. & 3. div), Lipa, KuKi

ice Hockey – 1991-1998 | Kalpa, EPH, Kalpa

Floorball – 2010-2025 | Jyväskylä, SB Netto, YT Jalpa (3 div.)

Running 2022–
2. Savonlinna, Finland 2024 (1/2 marathon)
2. Ã…land 2023 (1/2 marathon)
3. Ã…land 2022 (1/2 marathon)

Trail running 2024–
1st Hiidenkierros, Finland 2025 (27,5 km)
20th Trail des Pérics, France 2025 (21 km,
age group 3rd)
9th NUTS Ylläs-Pallas, Finland 2025 (66 km)
1st Ultra X Finland 2025 (51 km)
1st Hiidenkierros, Finland 2024 (27,5 km)
4th Ultra Paine, Chile 2024 (21 km, age group 2nd)