Shawna Dullaghan

About Shawna

Food and family set the stage for my career long before textbooks did. With 21 years as a Registered Dietitian and licensure as an LDN/LD, I earned my BS at Rutgers, completed my dietetic internship at NY Presbyterian Hospital and later trained as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. I’ve worked in hospitals, community health, private practice, nursing homes and WIC, which taught me to meet people where they are. At home I’m a mom of two teens and a golden retriever, and I recharge by baking, yoga, walks on the beach, reading, dancing and singing. I am also a trained birth doula and feel so blessed to be a part of as many births as I can! What drives my work isn't credentials- it's people and I know that eating well sounds simple until real life gets in the way!

Approach to care

I center care on the whole person, bringing evidence-based guidance together with warmth and practical steps. As an RDN and integrative nutrition health coach, I bring decades of knowledge and experience front and center while honoring your lived experience. We’ll focus on sustainable habits, behavior change, and education, not quick fixes or diet culture. My style is direct and supportive, and holistic, so together we build realistic, lasting routines that fit your life. Whether you're managing a health condition, sorting through conflicting nutrition advice, or just ready to feel better in your body, I'd love to be part of that journey.

Your first session with Shawna

Expect a relaxed, judgment-free conversation where we review your medical history and everyday routines, then establish short-term goals that feel achievable. We’ll talk honestly about wins and struggles, and I’ll offer clear, practical steps you can try right away. You don’t need to have everything figured out. We’ll leave with a couple of manageable goals and a plan to build from there, together. My approach is practical, flexible and rooted in the belief that food should nourish you without stress and guilt.

Location

📍 Long Island, New York

Education

BS, Rutgers State University of NJ; Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Hobbies

baking, yoga, walking my dog, beach, reading, dancing, singing

Licenses and Certifications