Dawn Palacios, MS, RD, is a highly credentialed Registered Dietitian with nearly 20 years of experience helping individuals reclaim their health and vitality. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nutrition and is known for her integrative, personalized approach rooted in functional nutrition.
Dawn began her career as an oncology dietitian at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, where she supported patients through some of the most challenging chapters of their lives. She also conducted nutrition research at Rodale Institute and in partnership with the United Nations, which focused on teaching adults and children to garden as a way to increase knowledge and intake of healthy fruits and vegetables.
With a deep foundation in functional nutrition, Dawn goes beyond surface-level symptom management to uncover and address the root causes of health concerns. Her approach is holistic and personalized, recognizing that each individual’s path to healing is unique.
These are some common challenges Dawn can help:
✅ Fatigue, brain fog, or burnout
✅ Perimenopause or menopause symptoms
✅ Bloating, constipation, or digestive challenges
✅ High blood pressure or high cholesterol
✅ High A1C or blood sugar levels
✅ Stress or anxiety
✅ Autoimmune conditions
Dawn focuses on identifying root causes and creating personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help you heal and feel your best. She empowers her clients by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make meaningful, lasting changes so that they to take back control of their health.
“I joined Curis because the model of whole-person care aligns with my personal philosophy. I’m committed to applying my functional nutrition expertise to help clients and patients uncover the root causes of their symptoms and restore lasting wellness.” – Dawn Palacios
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