Hi, I’m Denise Groothuis.
Registered Dietitian, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Certified Leap Technician, Personal Trainer
I’m a progressive health practitioner that believes in an individual approach to health and weight loss. I use nutritional science and diet strategies to customize programs unique to you. I specialize in gut health and the gut-brain axis, especially IBS and SIBO and also treat weight loss, autism, anxiety, chronic disease, inflammation, diabetes, heart disease, and hormonal issues.
Additionally, Denise is a certified personal trainer. Health is a combination of both food and fitness, and optimal weight and well-being cannot be achieved without combining both together. She also is a part of Fit4All NY a fitness program that works with children and adults of all abilities.
Denise has a BS from Cornell University and an MS in Applied Physiology and Nutrition from Teachers College, Columbia University. She completed her dietetic internship at Columbia, and she is a licensed RD (Registered Dietitian). She has been practicing in the nutrition field since the year 2000.
Denise became certified in functional medicine by Functional Medicine University and IFNA (Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy) and has taken courses at the BioIndividual Nutrition Institute. She is LEAP certified.
And I’m Charles DeFrancesco.
Health and Wellness Coach, Personal trainer
I’m the owner and founder of the education company, Fit and Functional and a consulting partner for THE ARENA and Fit4All Abilities.
Charles works with a variety of doctors and has consulted with them on developing programs and training staff for their rehabilitation facilities. In addition, he consults with commercial gyms, corporate parks and fitness studios. Charles has extensive experience and a proven track record which allows him to testify as an expert witness on a variety of topics.
Our Approach
We know your lifestyle is unique. Worth Your Weight offers singles sessions, packages and programs to help make nutrition and health accessible to any goal level or availability. Depending on your schedule and needs, you’ll have the opportunity to empower yourself at your own pace through education or take part in active sessions and programs live.
Light on time?
We have digital programs that are designed to get maximum benefit, without hours of time invested per week. Enjoy the new you with our specialized programs for gut health.
Ready in person?
Want to take the next step in your journey to health? Meet us in person to take part in personalized nutrition plans, consulting and individualized training.