Welcome friends! I’m Danielle, registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of Redefining Healthy, a virtual nutrition practice. I help my clients uncover their healthiest self, both physically and emotionally from preconception through motherhood.
Becoming a mom has been joyous, draining, all consuming, emotional, and rewarding. And for me - it’s not something that came easily. It may surprise you to learn that my path to motherhood was far from linear. It took nearly two years to see a positive pregnancy test.
The years leading up to that took an incredible toll on me physically and emotionally. I wouldn’t wish that pain on my worst enemy. Despite seeking opinions from countless doctors, my gut told me something was off about their diagnoses and proposed treatment paths. Even as a nutrition professional, I found it hard to navigate the fertility space.
There is a HUGE gap in care when it comes to prepping for pregnancy through postpartum.
🌟 Women are often left feeling unheard and confused.
🌟 They are told their suffering is “normal” and that pregnancy and birth are supposed to suck.
🌟 They are told to “hang in there” or try IVF if they’re struggling to get pregnant - without guidance on nutrition or underlying root causes.
I believe every mother deserves to have an empowering pregnancy, birth and postpartum period. With the proper tools and support it is possible, despite what media and common discourse may lead you to believe.
I truly believe that my understanding and implementation of functional nutrition, working alongside a functional medicine doctor, is what helped me achieve a positive pregnancy test with minimal intervention. And it’s what helped me go on to have a healthy pregnancy, incredible birth experience, and smooth postpartum recovery.
I am beyond excited to offer this support to you, wherever you are in your fertility, pregnancy or postnatal journey.
Teachers College, Columbia University, M.S. Nutrition Science + 1200-hour Dietetic Internship
Corepower Yoga, Yoga Sculpt Instructor
Vanderbilt University, B.A. Communications and Medicine, Health, & Society
Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Certified Holistic Health Coach
Follow along on instagram @redefininghealthy_rd for practical nutrition tips, myth busting, meal inspiration, and a glimpse into my daily life.