About Us
Dorothy Bernet, MS, RD, CPT
Dorothy Bernet is a registered dietitian, medical nutrition therapist, certified personal trainer, and co-founder of Healthy by Design Nutrition Specialists, a nutrition counseling practice based in Santa Monica, California. Dorothy’s passion lies in wellness and disease prevention. She believes that each of us deserves to be healthy and has the ability to achieve it – with awareness and desire we learn to take care of our bodies.
Dorothy received both her Bachelors of Science in Dietetics, Nutrition & Food Science and graduated magna cum laude with her Masters in Nutrition at California State University, Northridge. Her hands-on training was completed at the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Association Hospital in West Los Angeles, CA. She has extensive experience working in the hospital, community, and private practice settings.
Over the years Dorothy has reported as a nutrition expert for a number of legal cases. She has also contributed articles and has been quoted in various publications and newspapers and had a recurring monthly column in EQUITIES Magazine, entitled “Investing in Your Health”. Dorothy has experience teaching nutrition classes to young children, as well as adults and has consulted for a number of adult day healthcare centers.
Dorothy has earned certifications in: Adult Weight Management, ServSafe Food Safety, Personal Training from the National Council of Strength & Fitness, and Therapeutic Lifestyle Certification in FirstLine Therapy.
Memberships include:
- The American Dietetic Association (ADA)
- California Dietetic Association (CDA)
- California Dietetic Association: Los Angeles District (LAD)
- The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)
- National Council of Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
- Diabetes Care and Education (ADA)
- Oncology Nutrition (ADA)
- Women’s Health (ADA)
- Sports, Cardio, Wellness Nutrition (ADA)
Dorothy specializes in disease prevention, weight management, insulin resistance, diabetes, cardiovascular health, oncology, gastrointestinal health, food allergies, detoxification, kidney disease, pregnancy, vegetarianism, and disordered eating.
Stacey Whittle, RD, CPT
Stacey Whittle is a registered dietitian, medical nutrition therapist, certified personal trainer, and co-founder of Healthy by Design Nutrition Specialists, based in Santa Monica, California.
Stacey has over 18 years experience as a Registered Dietitian and is passionate about Wellness and Disease Prevention. Stacey helps people achieve wellness by creating personalized nutrition programs designed specifically for their nutrition-related diseases, individual goals and lifestyles.
Stacey was as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Dietetics and outpatient dietitian at Florida Hospital and consulted for the RDV Sportsplex in Orlando, Florida. She was a dietitian for the students and hospitality department at the University of Southern California.
Stacey has been featured in numerous publications as an expert dietitian/nutritionist including Prevention Magazine, The Women’s Edge Health Enhancement Guide Series, Lucky Magazine, and Runner’s World.
Stacey received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition & Food Science at Syracuse University and completed her training at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Stacey has earned certifications in: Adult Weight Management, PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), Personal Training from the National Council of Strength & Fitness, and Therapeutic Lifestyle Certification in FirstLine Therapy.
Memberships include:
- The American Dietetic Association (ADA)
- California Dietetic Association (CDA)
- California Dietetic Association: Los Angeles District (LAD)
- National Council of Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
- Sports, Cardio, Wellness Nutrition (ADA)
Stacey specializes in disease prevention, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health and wellness, geriatric nutrition, food allergies, detoxification, women’s health, and weight loss.