Specialties
- Autoimmune disease
- Bariatric surgery
- Celiac disease
- Food allergies
- General health
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Gut health
- Healthy aging
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Hormonal health
- IBS
- Kidney disease
- Menopause
- Nutrition support
- Pre or postnatal nutrition
- Prediabetes
- SIBO
- Tube feeding (EN)
- UTIs
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Weight stabilization
- Women's health
Approaches
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Elimination diet🌱
Functional medicine💛
Relationship with food🔍
Research-focused
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Doreen has a compassionate and resourceful approach. She is an excellent listener with great ideas to find ways to make getting good nutrition more possible each day. Ive been working with her 96 days and have seen so many victories alokg our journey together because of her stewardship of my food journey to wellness. I am so grateful for all of her kindness and research driven strategies!“
by Danielle on January 29th, 2025
About Doreen
Doreen Rodo is a Registered Dietitian with over 25 years of experience uncovering the root causes of dietary issues. Her passion lies in empowering clients to embrace healthier eating habits and make informed choices. Her areas of expertise include weight management, gastrointestinal concerns, hypertension, high cholesterol, renal and geriatric nutrition, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), POTS, EDS, and histamine-related issues. Her journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian began during her first year of college when her love for science sparked a desire to apply it meaningfully. Later, she developed a histamine intolerance that she corrected through nutrition therapy. Recently, she obtained a Certificate of Training for Celiac Disease and Gluten-related disorders.
Approach to care
Doreen examines your unique challenges to identify and address any nutritional gaps you might need to recognize. With her active listening skills, she ensures that you feel honestly heard. Doreen promotes mindful eating through a personalized plan tailored to your needs, emphasizing positive reinforcement.
Your first session with Doreen
During your first session with Doreen, she will conduct a thorough assessment. She will listen and ask questions to understand your current situation and challenges. To create a comprehensive evaluation, she'll explore factors impacting your health, such as medical diagnoses, weight, height, social circumstances, and financial considerations. She will also inquire about your nutrition habits to identify areas for improvement and understand the barriers to address in subsequent sessions. Ultimately, Doreen's goal is to help you implement sustainable lifestyle changes that will support long-lasting health and well-being.
Location
📍 Sarasota, Florida
Education
Nutrition Education, MEd.
Hobbies
Reading, biking, dancing, and hiking.
Licenses and Certifications
MEd - Master of Education
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist