Danae Carbone

About Danae

Danae Carbone, MS, RDN, LDN, is a registered dietitian based in Rhode Island. Danae blends her culinary expertise with evidence-based nutrition care to help clients develop realistic, nourishing, and enjoyable approaches to eating. Her experience spans clinical nutrition, community health, and sustainable food systems, including working with individuals managing chronic conditions such as mental health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and eating disorders. Danae emphasizes the connection between food, environment, and well-being. She believes nutrition should be both healing and pleasurable, rooted in whole foods and sustainable practices that honor both the individual and the environment around them.

Approach to care

Danae’s approach to care is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and connection. She believes that nourishing the body begins with understanding the whole person, their lifestyle, relationship with food, environment, and values. Her goal is to help clients find balance and enjoyment in eating, not perfection, by creating personalized plans that fit real life. Drawing from her background in culinary nutrition and functional medicine, Danae blends practical meal strategies with evidence-based nutrition to support sustainable health from the inside out. She emphasizes mindful eating, body trust, and small, meaningful habits that help clients feel empowered and at peace with their food choices.

Your first session with Danae

In your first session, we’ll take the time to get to know each other and make sure we are a good fit! I want to understand your unique health goals, lifestyle, and nutrition habits. We’ll review your current eating patterns, medical history, and any challenges you’re facing, so we can create a plan tailored just for you. This session is collaborative and personalized. Leaving with clear next steps, actionable guidance, and a better understanding of how nutrition can support your overall wellness. My approach is supportive, practical, and rooted in evidence-based nutrition, combined with integrative and lifestyle-focused strategies to help you feel your best.

Location

📍 Rhode Island

Education

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Culinary Nutrition and Dietetics from Johnson & Wales University and her master’s degree in Integrative and Functional Medicine with a focus on Lifestyle Medicine and Cannabinoid Medical Sciences from John Patrick University.

Hobbies

You’ll likely find Danae in the kitchen, recipe testing or making herbal remedies. Danae also enjoys any type of crafting or thrifting, exploring farmers’ markets, enjoying nature, tending to her herb garden, camping, and always listening to a wide variety of music.

Licenses and Certifications