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Viviane Fornasaro-Donahue, PhD, RDN, LDN

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Viviane Fornasaro-Donahue is a registered dietitian who supports patients in weight management care. She holds a PhD in psychology with a concentration in behavioral science and a master’s degree in nutrition and food science from the University of Rhode Island. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from São Camilo University in São Paulo, Brazil, and is a certified intuitive eating counselor.

Viviane provides patient-centered care grounded in mindful and intuitive eating principles, helping individuals develop self-compassionate, sustainable habits that support long-term health and well-being. Her clinical experience includes metabolic and bariatric surgery nutrition, behavioral and lifestyle interventions, and medical weight management.

Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Viviane is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. She values culturally sensitive care, and enjoys engaging in research and interdisciplinary collaboration that advances equitable health outcomes.