Healthy Eating Made Simple

Dr. Dominique Ruggieri is the Founder and CEO of BonVie Health and Nutrition Consulting and Teaching Faculty at the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Public Health (MPH) Program. She is a public health professional, health communications specialist, and nutrition educator with expertise in program planning, research, and education for various health issues. She has significant experience in designing messages for improved health engagement and decision making, and tailoring health information for diverse populations. Dr. Ruggieri specializes in educating about obesity, nutrition, exercise, pediatric health issues, stress management, and counseling techniques. She believes that tailored and simple messages are important and motivating for helping people to understand and make better decisions about healthy behaviors.

Dr. Ruggieri is well known for her “consumer and user friendly” approach to assist people in understanding sometimes complex health and dietary issues. She has conducted workshops and trainings for corporations, organizations, and governmental agencies on a local, regional, and national level. Dr. Ruggieri has also worked with individuals of all ages, educating them about how to eat for better health, energy, fitness, and overall quality of life for themselves and their families. As a foodie-at-heart, her focus is on small changes, substitutions, and food enjoyment.