Meet your Registered Dietitian!

I'm Colleen!

Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and founder of Rosalia Nutrition and Wellness

After spending years in the weight-loss industry, I now help midlife professionals step off the cycle of dieting while maintaining their health goals.

My work blends intuitive eating, body trust, and evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support energy, focus, and sustainable wellbeing - not just for today, but for the long run.

I'm so glad you're here!

How it all Started

Like many who grew up in the ’90s, I absorbed every message diet culture had to offer: skinnier was better, calories were the enemy, and food was either “good” or “bad.”

I spent years trying to "do it right" chasing health through restriction and discipline. Instead of feeling well, I felt anxious, disconnected from my body, and constantly preoccupied with food and my body size. My sense of success - and self worth - rose or fell with the number on the scale.

Studying nutrition gave me knowledge, but knowledge alone wasn’t enough. It took years of unlearning to recognize how deeply diet culture had shaped my relationship with food, my body, and my definition of health.

What My Work Taught Me

As a registered dietitian, I’ve worked with hundreds of individuals navigating midlife stress, burnout, changing bodies, and the pressure to “get their health back on track.”

What I saw over and over again was this:

People weren’t failing at diets — diets were failing them
Weight-focused approaches often increased stress, guilt, and disconnection
Health behaviors became fragile, all-or-nothing, and difficult to sustain.

The more someone tried to control their body, the harder it became to trust it.

That realization changed everything.

A Different Approach to Health

Today, my work is centered on helping people build stability — in their eating, their energy, and their decision-making around health.

Through The ALIGN Method, I integrate:

Intuitive eating as a framework for flexible, informed food choices
Evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies that support metabolic health and longevity
Behavior change practices that prioritize consistency over perfection

This isn’t about letting go of health goals.

It’s about learning how to pursue them without constant restriction, mental exhaustion, or self-criticism.

Intuitive eating and health-focused nutrition are not opposites; they are most effective when used together, thoughtfully and intentionally.

What I Want for You:

I want you to:

Eat without guilt or constant second-guessing
Feel confident fueling your body for your real life
Make health decisions that adapt as your needs change
Experience food as supportive, not stressful

Health should feel grounding and not consuming.

That level of ease and confidence is possible, and it’s what I help my clients build every day.

Training & Experience

Education

B.A. in Interpersonal Communication – UW–La Crosse
B.A. in Nutrition & Dietetics – Viterbo University
MBA – Capella University
Graduate coursework – UW–Madison (Clinical Nutrition) & Denver University (Organizational Leadership)
Certificate – Psychology of Leadership (eCornell)

Professional Training, Experience, & Certifications

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor – The Original Intuitive Eating Pros
Multiple obesity & weight management trainings and programs – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Former Board Certified Specialist in Obesity & Weight Management - CDR
Outpatient experience in primary care, women's health and pediatric clinics
Over seven years working in corporate health and employee wellness
Specialized training in eating disorders