Denise Fraley

About Denise

Hi, I’m Denise, LD RD, a registered dietitian with 25 years of experience. I earned my BS in Nutrition and Dietetics through the University of Kentucky Coordinated Undergraduate Program and have worked in clinical/hospital settings, sports nutrition, private practice, sleep medicine, home health, and hospice. I’m passionate about helping people build practical, sustainable changes that fit real life. Outside of work I love travel, yoga, cycling, gardening, cooking, entertaining and reading. I’m here to bring warmth, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to every moment we’ll work together.

Approach to care

Care is a partnership. I bring evidence-based guidance together with compassionate listening, and we will translate science into practical steps you can actually follow. I practice Health At Every Size with a holistic lens, recognizing that food is more than fuel and that wellbeing includes sleep, movement, stress, and joy around meals. You'll get direct, action-oriented coaching that respects where you are today and helps you build durable routines. My educational, empowering approach is designed for lasting change, not quick fixes, and invites curiosity, patience, and collaboration.

Your first session with Denise

Our first appointment is a welcoming, low-pressure conversation. We will review your medical history and learn about your daily routines around eating, activity, sleep, work, and family life. We'll discuss what matters most to you and establish short-term goals to begin with. You don't need to have it all figured out before you arrive; this is a collaborative space where you are supported, heard, and respected as we design a plan that fits your life.

Location

📍 Lexington, Kentucky

Education

BS Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Undergraduate Program University of Kentucky

Hobbies

Travel, yoga, cycling, gardening, cooking, entertaining and reading.

Licenses and Certifications