About Me

Hey, I’m Desiree

I’m a nurse turned nutritionist passionate about helping high-achieving women improve their energy, hormones, and metabolic health through practical, evidence-based nutrition. My approach combines clinical insight with realistic strategies that support long-term health without extreme wellness trends or all-or-nothing thinking. Around here, nutrition should feel supportive, sustainable, and rooted in common sense.

Integrity

Evidence-Based Guidance

Grit

Empowerment

Knowledge Creates Confidence

Consistency Over Perfection

leadership

Supporting Women to Thrive

Credentials

Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition, Sonoran University

Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Nutritional Therapy Association

Masters of Science in Nursing Leadership & Management, Western Governor’s University

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Associate in Nursing

Army Medic

Nutrition With Purpose.

After years working as a nurse, I saw firsthand how many women were struggling with their health while trying to keep up with demanding careers, workouts, responsibilities, and unrealistic wellness expectations. I created R&R Integrative Nutrition to provide evidence-based nutrition support that feels practical, approachable, and individualized-not restrictive, trendy, or overwhelming.

My goal is to help women better understand their bodies, build sustainable habits, and feel confident in their health through realistic strategies rooted in both science and common sense.

Our Services

Where it all began

2012

My background in nursing (MSN) gave me a firsthand look at the complexity of health and the importance of individualized care, critical thinking, and collaboration within healthcare.

2022

As I continued advanced education and clinical training, my approach evolved to combine science-backed nutrition with practical strategies that work in real life.

2024

I began my Master’s in Clinical Nutrition while also mentoring newer practitioners looking to strengthen their nutrition knowledge and clinical confidence.

2020/2021

After leaving nursing, I pursued my Nutritional Therapy Practitioner certification to better support women through a more preventative, nutrition-focused approach to health.

2026

Graduating with my Master’s in Clinical Nutrition marked another step forward in my commitment to evidence-based, compassionate, and realistic nutrition care.

2021

R&R Integrative Nutrition (I went through several business names) was created to bridge the gap between evidence-based nutrition and realistic, sustainable lifestyle support for high-achieving women.

Today, R&R Integrative Nutrition supports women through individualized nutrition counseling, education, workshops, and collaborative, client-centered care.

2025 Reflections ⁣
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I feel like I’m always reflecting on the hard things that happen over the year and this year there were a lot of hard moments ⁣
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I want to reflect on all the good things that happened so here we go:⁣
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🐾 I kept an

Ready for more than just random supplements and social media soundbites?⁣
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Here’s how we can work together (and actually move the needle on your health):⁣
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🔬 The Functional Lab Review⁣
→ For the woman who wants to decode her blood work,

This is for the woman who does it all- crushing workouts, tracking macros, checking boxes…⁣

…but still feels tired, puffy, moody, and stuck in her body.⁣
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If you’ve been told your labs are “normal,” but you don&rsquo

Hey, I’m Desiree ⁣
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I’m a former RN turned Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and soon-to-be Master’s grad in Clinical Nutrition.⁣
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I left nursing not because I didn’t care, but because I do.⁣
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Because the system wasn’t

“Do you even enjoy what you’re eating?”⁣
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Because here’s the thing-your habits, your cravings, your “good” and “bad” foods… they all come with a story. There’s always a reason behind how a

Ha! Pretty sure my besties don’t sound like this, but hey, we’ll roll with it. ⁣
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Out here making sure you’re well-fed, fully fueled, and feeling your best! ⁣
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For all my relentless, never-slow-down, never-shed-a-tear type A&rsquo

Connect with us

Whether you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, or simply ready for a more realistic approach to nutrition, you do not have to navigate it alone. My goal is to provide practical, evidence-based support that helps you feel confident and supported in your health journey.