Amber Donnelly, MS, RDN, LDN, CPT
Founder & Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Education:

Master’s of Science in Nutrition

Dietetic Internship with College of Saint Elizabeth

Bachelor’s of Science in Clinical & Rehabilitative   Health Sciences

Licenses & Certifications:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

First Degree Reiki

Kids Nutrition Specialist 

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Meet Amber

Amber is the heart behind Nourish + Evolve.

Her journey to becoming a functional nutrition practitioner is deeply personal and rooted in her own health challenges. Growing up, she faced a myriad of unexplained illnesses and was eventually diagnosed with celiac disease as a young adult—an experience that fueled her curiosity about how nutrition and lifestyle could profoundly impact health. Witnessing chronic illnesses in her family further motivated her to become a registered dietitian, determined to provide the answers and guidance she felt were often missing.

After working with countless clients, Amber began to see the limitations of conventional approaches. Many of her clients were dismissed by doctors or prescribed treatments that addressed symptoms but ignored root causes. She realized the need for a more comprehensive, individualized approach—one that could honor the unique story behind each person’s struggles. This revelation led Amber to pursue functional wellness, where she could combine evidence-based science with a deeper understanding of how the body’s systems interconnect.

Amber’s commitment to functional wellness deepened as her own health challenges and her family’s struggles became increasingly complex. After a difficult pregnancy, a traumatic car accident, and complications during childbirth, she found herself grappling with unexplained systemic inflammation, chronic pain, brain fog, hallucinations, sleep disturbances, and hormonal imbalances.

At the same time, her son began exhibiting a range of severe and debilitating health issues from birth, including food allergies and intolerances, eczema and hives, chronic gastrointestinal discomfort and dysfunction, sleep disturbances, immune system dysfunction, speech delay, tics, stimming, extreme temperature sensitivity, and histamine intolerance. Through perseverance and exploration, Amber discovered that these symptoms—both hers and her son’s—were linked to mold illness, a hidden root cause that had gone undetected.

These experiences were transformative. Amber saw firsthand the gaps in conventional medicine—where many symptoms and conditions were dismissed or misinterpreted—and the urgent need for holistic, root-cause approaches. Her journey navigating her son’s complex conditions solidified her dedication to uncovering the underlying triggers that drive chronic illnesses. She became deeply committed to designing targeted, evidence-based solutions that don’t just address symptoms but empower clients to rebuild their health and resilience.

Megan Rupp, MS, FDNP, CPT
Functional Nutrition Practitioner

Education & Background:

Master’s of Science in Health, Chronic Disease & Physical Activity

Research Assistantship in Lifestyle Interventions for Diabetes & Weight Loss

Bachelor’s of Arts in Interpersonal Communications

Licenses & Certifications:

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDNP)

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Meet Megan

Megan’s dedication to functional wellness also stems from her personal journey; shaped by her experience growing up alongside her sister, who lives with a rare genetic condition involving developmental delays and seizures. She witnessed the challenges of navigating conventional healthcare and the struggle to find effective, holistic support. This experience motivated her to pursue a more comprehensive, root-cause approach to health, focusing on tailored dietary and lifestyle strategies to support chronic conditions and enhance overall well-being. 

Her dedication to functional nutrition deepened as she saw how conventional methods often overlooked the interconnectedness of the body’s systems. Motivated to bridge this gap, Megan specializes in addressing complex health concerns, including hormonal imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic inflammation. She believes that true wellness comes from looking beyond symptoms to uncover the unique factors driving each individual’s health journey.

Throughout her career, Megan has worked closely with individuals experiencing persistent health challenges such as digestive issues, hormonal fluctuations, and unexplained fatigue. She takes a personalized, evidence-based approach, empowering her clients to reconnect with their bodies and take charge of their well-being through tailored nutrition and lifestyle interventions. She believes in combining science with compassion to provide a supportive, judgment-free space for healing and transformation.

Together, Amber and Megan are dedicated to guiding clients on their wellness journeys with empathy, expertise, and a shared mission to uncover the root causes of health challenges.

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