
You’ve been through so much and you’ve been told you’re fine….‘your labs are fine’—yet you still feel anything but?
It’s not in your head. It’s in your body — and there are answers.
Hi, I'm Rita!
As a woman who’s lived through trauma and come out the other side, I know what it’s like to push through, to feel “off,” and to wonder if this is just how life is now.
But I also know that healing is possible — because I’ve lived that too!
Now, as a Functional Wellness Dietitian & Practitioner, and Integrative Holistic Health Coach, I help other strong, self-aware women uncover what their body is really asking for — so they can finally feel like themselves again (or maybe even for the very first time).
Whether you’ve been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told your symptoms are “just in your head,” I want you to know this:
You’re not broken. Your body isn’t broken. You just haven’t had the full picture — until now.
Welcome!
When Your Symptoms Are a Survival Response, Not a Diagnosis…
More tired than usual. Stuck with weight that won’t budge. Sleep issues. Brain fog. Mood swings.
No one warns you how trauma can live on in your body — long after the crisis has passed.
You try to feel your best, but something feels off. Like no matter how hard you try, your body won’t cooperate.
It’s as if healing is possible for other women… just not for you.
You start to wonder if something’s wrong with you. (It’s not.)
What’s often missed is this: your symptoms may be a survival response — not a diagnosis.
Most doctors don’t look for the root cause. They run basic labs, tell you everything looks “fine,” and send you home —
while you continue to struggle in silence.
Before I ever specialized in women's health, I faced a major health crisis of my own in my 20s —
a breaking point after years of unresolved trauma finally caught up to me.
Doctors told me I might never work again. But I refused to accept that as my reality.
I spent over a decade reclaiming my life and my health — learning how to support my nervous system, nourish my body,
and uncover the hidden imbalances conventional medicine had missed.
That journey led me to become a Dietitian Nutritionist , and later, a Functional Wellness Practitioner —
so I could help other women do the same:
To feel like themselves again — or maybe for the first time.
And to carry that healing into every part of their lives.
Today, I work with resilient women who want clarity, science-backed guidance, and a new approach to health
that meets them where they are—not where someone else thinks they should be.
If you're ready to stop guessing and start feeling like you
again, You are not alone.

At RAE Functional Wellness,
we believe your body is designed to heal—when you address the root causes instead of just putting a bandaid on the symptoms.
Using a trauma-informed, science-backed approach, I combine functional lab testing, personalized nutrition, and nervous system support to help you uncover what’s really going on — so you can finally start feeling safe, seen, and whole again.
I’ve walked this path too and know the challenges firsthand. I spent years stuck in survival mode — until I found the tools that helped me rebuild from the inside out.
Today, I feel more energized, confident, and in sync with
myself than ever—and I want the same for you.
MY MISSION
Helping Women Heal From the Inside Out —
After Years of Feeling Ignored, Dismissed, or Disconnected
I’m passionate about helping resilient women uncover the hidden imbalances that are keeping them stuck — long after the trauma is “over.”
For too long, women have been told their symptoms are normal. That they’re just tired. Just getting older. Just anxious.
But you’re not broken — your body has simply been doing its best to protect you.
My work is about helping you feel safe in your body again.
Through functional lab testing, evidence-based nutrition, and personalized support, I’ll help you get clear on what’s really going on — so you can finally feel like yourself again… or maybe for the very first time.
Let’s uncover what your body’s been trying to tell you.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE?
WHAT IS
Functional medicine focuses on uncovering the why behind your symptoms — so we can finally stop guessing and start healing.
Instead of chasing symptoms or relying on one-size-fits-all solutions, I take a personalized, trauma-informed approach to wellness. That means looking at the full picture — how your nervous system, gut, hormones, environment, and past experiences all interact.
It’s about listening to what your body is trying to say — and using functional lab testing to uncover what standard labs miss.
Together, we’ll connect the dots between your story and your symptoms, so we can create a clear, personalized path forward — one that helps you feel safe, seen, and in control of your health again.
I specialize in helping women who’ve lived through emotional and physical trauma uncover hidden imbalances and restore wholeness — with real tools, not temporary fixes.
What I Believe
At RAE Functional Wellness, my approach is built on the belief that your body is designed to heal — and that you deserve real answers, not brush-offs or band-aid fixes.
Here’s what I believe about healing:
💚 You’re not broken — and you haven’t failed.
The symptoms you’re experiencing aren’t “just aging” or “in your head.” They’re signals from your body asking for attention, safety, and real support.
💚 Lasting change doesn’t come from dieting, restricting, or pushing harder.
It comes from listening to your body, working with it — not against it — and uncovering what’s actually driving the chaos.
💚 Functional lab testing is essential.
When you've been in survival mode, your body can adapt in ways that aren’t always obvious — or measurable with standard labs. Functional testing helps uncover what’s hidden so we can create a clear, targeted path forward.
💚 You deserve to feel safe, steady, and strong in your own skin.
This isn’t just about “fixing” symptoms — it’s about restoring trust in your body and yourself.
💚 Your story matters — and it holds the key to your healing.
Every symptom has a context. Every shift in your body has meaning. We heal by connecting the dots, not ignoring them.
👉 Ready to take the next step?
Discover a new approach to healing — one that listens to your story, connects the dots, and helps you feel safe in your body again.
See Our Programs
My Training & Credentials
Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus
Bachelors in Nutrition, Magna Cum Laude
Bachelors in Biology, Cum Laude
Dietetic Internship, 1200 hour
Functional Medicine Academy,
Functional Wellness Practitioner
Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, District of Columbia
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Maryland
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Illinois
Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT 200
Holistic Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Heart Math Certified Coach