Qualified medical professionals. RDNs with clinical hospital experience. Clinicians with passion for providing tailored nutrition services.
WHO ARE THE DESERT DIETITIANS?
OUR TEAM
MADELINE BELAUSTEGUI
EMMA CHESKEY
DOMINIQUE RUSSO
RDN, LD
RDN, LD
RDN, LD
Maddy studied at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin receiving her BS in Nutrition and Dietetics. She eventually became the Director of Dietetics at a local hospital, experiencing the thrill of managing a team of dietitians. She served as President for the Nevada Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics from 2020-2023. In 2023 she was awarded Nevada's Outstanding Dietitian of the Year.
Maddy's nutrition counselling style has an emphasis on intuitive eating; a concept that embraces one's ability to honor hunger cues and reject societal dieting rules. As the founder of Desert Dietitians, she is enthusiastic about serving Vegas, using food to improving the lives of locals.
Emma grew up in Pennsylvania but moved to Las Vegas where she earned her degree in Sports Nutrition at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Emma is passionate about researching supplements for efficacy and safety, finding quality sources of affordable food, and creating quick and healthy recipes suitable for one’s conditions and goals.
She believes in a client centered approach and provides current comprehensive evidence on an individual’s nutritional interests. Emma can help you create sustainable healthy habits tailored to your lifestyle.
Dominique received her BS in Dietetics from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Born and raised Vegas, her local roots makes her passionate about sharing her nutrition expertise with the community of Las Vegas and Henderson. Her experience has an emphasis in clinical nutrition, having served various inpatient settings in the valley.
Dominique believes in simplifying nutrition for those with chronic diseases. She loves to share recipes and easy meal prep tips to show people that good nutrition can be fun, easy, and totally attainable. Although she celebrates nutrition preferences of all kinds, she has followed a plant-based diet for over 20 years, making her a great resource for someone considering that lifestyle.