Founded by Kelsey Gonzalez, registered dietitian, ThriveRD combines nutrition, movement and mindful eating into personalized, realistic lifestyle changes that you can stick to for good.
Kelsey Gonzalez is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in dietetics administration and has been working in the health and nutrition field for over a decade. She achieved her Bachelor of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition from San Diego State University and continued on to complete her dietetic internship through Utah State University, where she discovered her passion for nutrition counseling. After five years as a registered dietitian, Kelsey went back to school in order to pursue her master's degree in dietetic administration at Utah State University, where she focused on business management, entrepreneurship and counseling. She has worked in a variety of settings including weight loss counseling, corporate wellness, maternal nutrition and sports nutrition with collegiate athletes.
Kelsey is a mom of three young children and enjoys family outings to the beach, dining out at new restaurants and hiking with the family dog, Kona. She is extremely passionate about teaching others how to eat healthfully, prevent chronic disease and create healthy lifestyle changes. She has successfully taught numerous clients how to boost energy, feel great and thrive at any age.
Testimonials
"From the busy new yorker; Kelsey has a passion for nutrition and you will see real results. I am a tv journalist in NYC and have a crazy schedule. In June I exercised 1-2 hours a day and weighed 200 pounds. I wondered why I could not lose any weight even though I ran and lifted weights. Kelsey explained to me that my eating habits were causing me to be overweight. She explained how simply cutting back on diet soda and alcohol could help me lose weight immediately. I also changed my eating habits and she made the transition easy. For example instead of a bagel and diet coke in the morning, I eat two hard boiled eggs, a yogurt and iced tea. The iced tea has 0 calories and is way better than diet coke....and I still get the sweetness I crave. Changing little things in my diet made big changes in my body. I have lost 17 pounds since the summer. I feel so much better!" -AD
"I am a 57 yr. old Homemaker who has tried EVERY fad diet you can imagine!! I heard about ThriveRD through a friend and I have been working with Kelsey for the last month...she has helped me change my lifestyle which in turn has made me feel so much better...Not to mention that I have lost 8 lbs...just by changing my eating habits!!! Some of my biggest downfalls were, going all day without eating and then eating/picking until I went to bed...Since working with ThriveRD I've learned to make better choices, eat smaller healthy meals during the day...I even sleep better. Kelsey has given me great meal options according to what "I" Love to eat! I never knew it could be this easy....I would highly recommend ThriveRD to any age group...Kelsey is positive and very compassionate!" -JT
"Kelsey is not only knowledgeable about nutrition and fitness, she is also so personable. I contacted ThriveRD about how to increase energy levels and lose a bit of weight. ThriveRD listens to what you're looking to do and gives you the tools to succeed, now and in the future." -TB
"Being a crossfit athlete, there are so many diets to choose from. I had no idea which one would be right for me. I was already in good shape. My primary goal was to lose body fat. Kelsey created a custom diet plan that accommodated my needs and helped me reach my goal. I actually became a better athlete because of it. Most importantly, the diet plan is sustainable. Because I was able to learn new habits, I have been able to continue with it for over a year. Kelsey helped me every step of the way. She was excellent to work with!" - ATD