Functional Nutrition Team

Rese Carter hails from Jamaica, a land known for vibrant cultures and groundbreaking achievements. She has cultivated her expertise in health and wellness beginning on her family’s organic farm, KenRoyale’s Estate.

Rese earned her Master of Science in Nutrition & Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®), a Certified Health & Lifestyle Coach, and an ambassador of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

With training in over 100 dietary theories, pathophysiology, medical nutrition therapy, herbs, and medical-grade supplements, Rese champions personalized eating plans integrated with holistic practices. 

Her specialization focuses on female hormone health, particularly navigating the complexities of perimenopause. She also addresses lifestyle diseases such as hypertension, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, obesity, sleep disorders, anxiety, and digestive issues.

A bodybuilder and author, Rese dedicates her time to cycling, hiking, volunteering, and advocating for resilience as a United States Army Master Resilience Trainer. Her superpower? Inspiring change and action!

Credentials:

• Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®) Practitioner
• Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
• Licensed Dietician Nutritionist
• Master Resilience Trainer

Nalan Lawson is a global citizen with a unique superpower: connecting nutrition, lifestyle, and health. Her diverse understanding of wellness stems from her experiences living and traveling across various countries, offering her a broad perspective on health.

Nalan’s passion for health began during her teenage years after the loss of her mother to breast cancer. This pivotal experience ignited her drive to explore the nutritional and lifestyle factors that impact long-term health outcomes.

In pursuit of this mission, Nalan earned her Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. 

Over the years, she has gained extensive expertise, becoming a Registered Dietitian, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, and Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach.

Nalan’s superpower is empowering individuals to take control of their health by blending scientific knowledge with a compassionate, personalized approach—helping them live healthier, more balanced lives.

Credentials:

• Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®) Practitioner
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
• Registered Dietitian
• Board-Certified Health Coach

Dannielle has been a lifelong resident of Connecticut, where her passion for nutrition was ignited during her undergraduate studies and deepened by her own experience with Crohn’s disease, diagnosed in 2011.

She earned her Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and holds credentials as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS®), CT State Certified Nutritionist (CDN), and Opus23 Practitioner.

Alongside her work with Rese Carter Lifestyles, Dannielle owns a private nutrition practice, is an active member of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, serves on their Healthcare Practitioner Engagement Committee, and co-owns a coffee and tea shop in Essex, CT.

Dannielle’s practice is rooted in simplicity and balance, believing in meeting clients wherever they are on their health journey and encouraging a healthy, personalized relationship with food.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring nature, writing, reading, and experimenting with creative cooking.

Credentials:

• Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®) Practitioner
• Opus23 Practitioner
• CT State Certified Nutritionist (CDN)