About
The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist on Your Side
Tradena N. Rayner, PhD(c), MS, RDN, CDN
Over 10 years of practicing dietetics and nutrition, Tradena has helped clients learn the benefits of adequate nutrition optimization to enhance their quality of life.
Tradena “Dena” has over a decade of experience in the food service, nutrition, health, wellness, and education industries. Her credentials include a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences from Trident University International and both a Bachelor’s and Master of Science in Dietetics from D’Youville University. She completed her supervised practice at 11 sites, working with patients of almost all backgrounds and medical conditions.
During Dena’s practice, she implemented “Let’s Get Cooking,” a diabetes management program at Jericho Road Family Practice in Buffalo, NY. Additionally, she assisted dietitians in renal and stroke wards and founded “Make Every Meal Count” at King’s College Hospital in London. Dena also developed and taught weight loss classes for the Independent Health Foundation.
Currently, Dena is a Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Psychology candidate at Capella University. Dena’s mission as a registered dietitian nutritionist is to positively influence as many lives as possible. She is passionate about serving underrepresented and minority communities, inspired by my own upbringing in an underserved community. She is a strong advocate for Health at Every Size and weight-inclusive care, ensuring everyone receives compassionate and equitable health guidance.
On a personal level, Dena enjoys reading, conducting research, listening to music, wire weaving jewelry, eating delicious food, spending time with family, and exploring different cultures.
General Nutrition
Understanding food doesn’t have to be complicated, and it definitely shouldn’t feel like punishment. We break down the science of nutrition in a way that actually makes sense for your real life, helping you move away from restrictive thinking and toward choices that feel good and sustainable. No diets, no shame, just a better relationship with the food on your plate.
Diabetes Education & Kidney Disease
Living with diabetes or kidney disease means navigating a lot of information, and not all of it is helpful or kind. We cut through the confusion and work with you to create a realistic, compassionate approach to eating that supports your health without stripping the joy out of food. You’ll leave our sessions feeling informed and in control, not restricted and overwhelmed.
Medically-Assisted Weight Loss
When weight loss is the goal you’ve chosen for yourself, having the right team behind you makes all the difference. We combine access to GLP-1s and longevity peptides through licensed physician prescribers and 503A compounding pharmacies with hands-on nutrition coaching to make sure your results are built to last. Because getting to your goal is only part of the journey, staying there is where the real work begins.
Women’s Health
Your body is constantly changing, and your nutrition support should keep up with it. From PCOS and endometriosis to perimenopause and everything in between, we create individualized plans that actually address what is happening in your body, not just the symptoms on the surface. This is one-on-one, judgment-free care designed around you and where you are right now.