Riverfront Nutrition Associates

Our Nutritionists

Debra Grossano

MS, RD, CDE

Debra Grossano is a registered dietitian with an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Rutgers College, Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ and a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University in New York City. She completed a rigorous internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. She has 3 years of clinical nutrition experience in a hospital setting, including dialysis work. She has been in the private practice for 8 years. Debra formed Riverfront Nutrition Associates in 2007 after working in private practice in NYC.

Debra is a Certified Diabetes Educator. This is a specialty in diabetes care that involves extensive experience and a nationally certified exam. Debra also is a Certified Insulin Pump Trainer for one of the top insulin pump companies.

Debra is the co author of the 28 Mediterranean Diet for which she appeared on Channel 7 morning news. The book is a collection of meal plans and recipes from a famous long island Mediterranean restaurant. It promotes the Mediterranean lifestyle and foods and transforms it into a realistic, everyday plan.

Karen Kelly

RD

Karen Kelly graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree. After graduating she realized she wanted to work in the field of health care and to educate and empower people on improving their health. Karen went on to complete a dietetic internship at The College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, NJ. She completed her dietetic internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. Karen has worked as a clinical dietitian in St. Joseph’s Hospital and then moved up to Chief Clinical Dietitian at St. Mary’s Hospital in Hoboken, NJ. Before entering private practice, Karen worked as the Clinical Nutrition Manager at Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth, NJ. For the past 5 years, Karen has been working as a dietitian in private practice.

Karen is a member of the American Dietetic Association, as well as the New Jersey Dietetic Association, Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Nutrition in Complementary Care, and Sports and Cardiovascular Nutrition.

Danielle Press

MS, RD

Danielle Press graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Clinical Psychology. Wanting to combine her skills in psychology with her love and passion for nutrition, she went on to complete a master’s degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition at Teachers College, Columbia University. During this time she completed a dietetic internship with Columbia University’s program, which included rotations at Hoboken University Medical Center, the Renfrew Center in New York City, and New York State Psychiatric. Danielle has a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management and is working towards her certification in diabetes education.

Danielle is also an active member of several professional organizations including The American Dietetic Association and several Dietetic Practice Groups: Weight Management, Nutrition Entrepreneurs, and Behavioral Health.

Her nutrition philosophy is based on an intuitive eating or a non-diet approach to ultimately help others develop a healthy relationship with food. She enjoys working closely with her clients to truly individualize a plan for them that will be life-long, realistic, and effective. Danielle believes in setting realistic goals for her clients and integrating behavior modification in her sessions.

Carrie Lerner

RD

Carrie graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology. She attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in Manhattan where she studied dietary theories ranging from Macrobiotics to The Zone diet, and learned how to integrate traditional nutrition philosophies with modern health concepts.

Continuing her journey in the field Carrie next worked for a successful private practice nutritionist in Manhattan before completing the clinical nutrition program at Hunter College and a dietetic internship through Aramark Corporation. This internship included rotations at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn and God’s Love We Deliver In Manhattan, where Carrie gained exposure to a myriad of nutritional issues. Following the internship she joined the nutrition team at Bay Park Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in the Bronx, where she currently works.

Carrie’s philosophy is to recognize that there is no ideal way of eating that works for everyone. Also, she does not believe in restricting to achieve weight loss, rather that diet plans should make healthy eating enjoyable and exciting. Carrie is a member of the American Dietetic Association, as well as the New Jersey Dietetic Association.