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Dorette Franks, MS, RDN

  • Title: Ixcela Registered Dietitian
  • Credentials: Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) and Licensed Dietitian (LD) 
  • Graduate: Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance; Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
  • Accredited DI: Iowa State University Dietetic Internship
  • Certificates: Certificate of Training in Obesity and Weight Management (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
  • Specialities: Behavioral health, digestive health, weight management/weight loss (GLP-1), human performance and sports nutrition, menopause transition/women’s health

Dorette is a performance-driven, evidence-based dietitian who helps individuals improve gut health, metabolism, and overall well-being through personalized, integrative nutrition strategies. She specializes in weight management (with or without GLP-1 medications), women’s health and menopause, digestive conditions such as IBS and IBD, mental health, and cardiometabolic disease prevention. Drawing on her background as a sports dietitian, she blends clinical expertise with practical, lifestyle-focused approaches designed to promote long-term health and vitality.

She is a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. She earned a Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance from Logan University, where her thesis focused on medical nutrition therapy for cravings in alcohol recovery, specifically exploring the intersection between biochemical restoration, physiometabolics, and the gut–brain axis. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from San Francisco State University.

When she’s not working, Dorette enjoys an active lifestyle that includes open-water swimming in the San Francisco Bay, cycling in the mountains, and traveling in her Sprinter van. She also dedicates time to volunteering with her golden retriever, Leela.