Hey, I’m Caressa — Registered Dietitian, coach, and your guide to thriving without the BS.
I’m a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, strength athlete, and RD with a Master’s in Dietetics. With over 20 years in health and fitness, I know what it takes to build strength, resilience, and systems that last.
I’ve also walked the road myself—navigating gluten and dairy sensitivities, rebuilding my health, and learning how food can either hold you back or set you free. That’s why I help women cut through diet culture noise and finally create simple, sustainable ways to eat, train, and live with confidence.
This isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about fueling your body, building strength, and stepping into your most badass self.
I feel completely different than I did 5 years ago…It took me years of trying to figure out how to make eating working for me, and now I feel like I have energy, I don’t have the constant brain fog, bloat and inflammation that I used to.
What I was doing wrong:
I’d had my kids, and thought that I was doing everything right to lose the pregnancy weight- I was working out consistently, lifting heavy weights, doing my cardio, and logging my food to track my macros.
I diligently, tracked my macros and adhered to the ‘allowed foods’ on the programs list, which included lots of whey protein, greek yogurt and wheat bran.
I did program after program, was actually gaining weight and still I couldn’t find out why I was still feeling so brain foggy, low energy, and my workouts felt hard, and I struggled to get through my day.
I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why I had G.I. issues, why I had mouth sores, constipation, bloat, really horrible mental fog. As a full time mom, I was now a student taking college classes and needed to get a lot done. I was frustrated to say the least.
Looking back I can see how inflamed, bloated and thick I looked- all thanks to the unknown food issues I had.
But then…
It took me years of trying to figure out how to make eating working for me, I tried EVERYTHING, all the fad diets and nothing seemed to work for me.
I didn’t have anyone to guide me or help me as I navigated this journey, and I wish that I’d had a coach!
It was only after I did several elimination diets did I finally put the puzzle pieces together and lo and behold, I figure out that I am both gluten and lactose intolerant.
Gone are the days of stomach aches, constipation, brain fog, mouth sores and low energy!
So how do I stay gluten and dairy free in a household and family who can eat all the treats and ice cream?
My life today looks very different then it did 5 years ago.
I still workout diligently- lifting weights and doing cardio 3-5 days a week, and I am still tracking my macros to make sure I am fueling my workouts.
So what changed? I figured out what foods to eat to fuel myself. It was a game changer! It seems to me that very few people have both gluten and dairy issues, but here I am with both.
Fun Fact: Everything seems to have gluten and dairy in it- and it’s been quite the learning curve. So how did I do this?
Well, a lot of trial and error but I wouldn’t change my journey for anything. As a gluten and dairy intolerant person, the way I feel now so a far cry from the person I was then.
Now I have energy as a busy mom and keep up with my kids, I can think clearly and I don’t have that thick brain fog that made it very difficult to for me as a science student with a full class load, and I best of all don’t have any more GI issues! 
Now…
I help people who are struggling to make the very change that I did. We talk extensively about the mindset that goes into making the gluten and dairy free change, how to implement it, what kinds of obstacles to expect and how to plan around them, to enjoy being social without the fear of getting ‘glutened’ or ‘dairied’ and how to embrace these changes.
I do this by helping people make long term changes that make eating gluten and dairy free a lifestyle. Together we work to implement changes that they can sustain, with tools that help them support a healthier lifestyle.
Chelsea has lost 20 lbs using my approach!
In her words: Chelsea O.
“If you are looking for the easy route to lose weight, then this is not the plan for you. But if you're wanting the whole package then look no further. Caressa's coaching can be tailored to fit your needs and lifestyle. Her approach is both challenging yet achievable and her style approachable and authentic. You will gain priceless knowledge and confidence while working with her. Don't hesitate to book with her!.”
Does this sound like you?
You’re trying so hard to lose weight, doing everything you’ve been told is “right,” yet the scale won’t budge—or worse, it creeps up. Maybe you’re battling bloating, gut issues, or that sluggish, awful feeling after eating foods like whey, dairy, or gluten, even though they’re supposed to help. You start each weight loss journey with hope, only to feel defeated when nothing seems to work, and eventually give up—leaving you stuck in the same frustrating cycle.
You’re not alone.
It doesn’t have to be this way. There’s a path forward that lets you heal, feel empowered, and finally thrive.
IMAGINE IF…
You could finally lose the weight and keep it off while feeling energized, strong, and confident in your body.
Imagine eating meals that fuel your goals without fear of bloating, discomfort, or setbacks. Picture yourself dining out, staying social, and enjoying life without second-guessing every bite.