Specialties
- Emotional eating
- Heart health
- Sports & performance nutrition
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Gut health
- General health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- Weight stabilization
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Gestational diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- GERD / Acid reflux
- IBS
- SIBO
- Bariatric surgery
- Healthy aging
- Women's health
- Crohnβs disease
- Endometriosis
- Hormonal health
- Menopause
- PCOS
- UTIs
Approaches
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Accountability
Identifies as
- Female
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
βAll my questions are being answered, I'm learning a lot, and I feel the next steps are always completely built around me and my needs.β
July 31st, 2024βDoreen is awesome, very kind, knowledgeable, professional, and helpful.β
August 21st, 2024βDoretha explained everything very well and I have a better understanding of fats, carbohydrates etcβ
June 11th, 2024
About Doretta
Doretta is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with a passion for helping individuals lead healthier lives through proper nutrition and lifestyle management. She earned her Master's degree in nutrition science from Meredith College and Bachelor's degree in nutrition from North Carolina State University with a minor in sports science. She has a variety of experience in nutrition, and with over eight years of experience in nutrition counseling and education, she has made a significant impact on the lives of many.
Approach to care
Doretta is committed to working with patients on their level. She takes a holistic approach and actively listens to gain a complete understanding of each patient's goals and what challenges they face. She then works with them to develop an individualized plan to reach their goals. Her compassionate nature and commitment to personalized care have earned her a reputation for fostering positive and sustainable lifestyle changes.
Your first session with Doretta
In your initial session, Doretta will conduct a nutrition assessment where she will ask many questions to gain a thorough understanding of your eating habits, lifestyle, medical history and nutrition related goals. This will allow her to develop a tailored plan to fit your personal needs. Once complete, she will provide you with actionable steps to work on between sessions.
Location
π Raleigh, North Carolina
Education
Meredith College North Carolina State University
Hobbies
Doretta enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids, two dogs and her horse. She is a fitness enthusiast and loves going on outdoor adventures.
Licenses and Certifications
CDCES - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
LD - Licensed Dietitian
MS - Master of Science
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist