meet the team

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DANI RANCOURT, MS, RD, CSSD

I'm Dani, founder & CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching. I'm also a Registered Dietitian and Certified Sports Dietitian based out of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Being a former Division I hockey player and mom of two littles, I understand that it can be confusing and overwhelming trying to find a balance between fueling your body, feeding a family and enjoying your favorite foods. This is why I aim to simplify nutrition, making it easy, fun and sustainable!

My goal is that Pivot is the LAST program you ever do. Let's ditch food guilt and get you feeling the best you've felt in YEARS!

Weight loss, Body recomposition, weight gain, youth sports nutrition, performance nutrition, postpartum weight loss

Founder & CEO
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Samantha ferguson, MS, rd

Registered Dietitian and nutrition coach specializing in the intersection of nutrition, neuroscience, and behavior change. Healthy living should make your life better, not smaller.

I help clients move beyond restrictive diets and quick fixes by understanding the science behind their habits and learning how to create lasting change. My approach combines evidence-based nutrition with behavioral strategies to support weight management, body composition, blood sugar regulation, PMOS, and long-term brain health.

I believe healthy eating should be sustainable, flexible, and enjoyable. That means learning how to fuel your body while still making room for the foods, experiences, and traditions that make life fun.

When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me tracking down seasonal lattes, exploring new places, and taking my pups on their daily adventures.

Weight management, body composition, blood sugar regulation, PMOS, brain health.

Registered Dietitian
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My passion is helping other women overcome burnout, hormonal imbalances and restoring metabolic health. I use functional lab testing, personalized nutrition and trauma-informed coaching to give women the tools to live a truly nourished and vibrant life.

As an autoimmune warrior and mother in my early 40’s, I have personally experienced all the fatigue, brain fog and gut/hormone imbalances that come with it. I have learned to combine my extensive clinical background with integrative modalities to achieve wellness.

When I’m not helping women thrive and live their best lives, you can find me spending time with my husband and two daughters, getting in a morning strength workout, walking on the beach, or tucked away somewhere writing. I love good food, creative projects, and finding beauty, connection, and meaning in the everyday moments that make life feel full.

Gut health, IBS, thyroid optimization, autoimmune conditions (Hashimoto’s, Crohn’s, Colitis, Psoriasis), pediatric Eczema, advanced lab testing and practitioner support, osteoporosis, oncology, women’s health, hormones, and functional weight loss

Registered Dietitian

HANNAH DAVIS, RD

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With more than 30 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, I specialize in supporting women through the midlife transition and beyond, helping them navigate hormonal changes and prioritize their health and well-being. While my passion is helping women navigate midlife and menopause, I also work with men who want to take charge of their health, manage their weight, maintain muscle, and feel their best as they age. Midlife brings changes for men, too, and I provide personalized nutrition guidance to help them navigate those changes with confidence.

As a woman who has personally navigated the challenges of menopause, I understand how difficult this transition can be. My own journey was not easy, and I know how unsettling it can feel when you no longer feel like yourself. You may lose interest in things you once enjoyed or feel lost, unseen, and unheard. I want you to know you're not alone and you deserve to feel understood, supported, and empowered.

I combine my professional expertise with personal understanding to help you navigate changes in weight, energy, and overall health. Whether your goals include sustainable weight loss, maintaining muscle, improving heart health, or navigating nutrition while taking GLP-1 medications, we'll work together to find realistic strategies that fit your life.

When I'm not coaching clients, I enjoy spending time with friends, exploring new places with my husband, playing with my dogs, working out, and baking!

Women's midlife health, weight management over 50, GLP-1 nutrition support, muscle preservation, heart health, cholesterol management, and healthy aging for women and men.

Registered Dietitian

carol nocella, rd

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SARAH KOEHLER, MS, RD

Registered Dietitian and Online Dietitian Coach from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

I've had a passion for nutrition since high school when I experienced firsthand how food can impact one's athletic performance, which led me to run cross country and track in college.

Most of my clients are busy women that struggle losing weight due to a poor relationship with food. There's nothing better then helping them shift their mindset so they can look and feel their best!

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, working out, and baking!

Weight loss, performance nutrition, disordered eating

Registered Dietitian
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JENNA CALCATERRA, RD

Registered Dietitian currently living in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Much of my experience lies in guiding clients to their health and weight management goals as well as pregnancy and post-partum.

I offer the balance of a warm and supportive communicating style to move clients out of their comfort zones while feeling less overwhelmed and confident.

Registered Dietitian
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FUN FACTS ABOUT PIVOT

  • “Pivot” was inspired by the TV show FRIENDS.

  • dani's husband wanted to name the business “Fruition Nutrition”.

  • THE PIVOT LOGO WAS DESIGNED BY LOCAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER JACK SITTER. THE FIRST DRAFT WAS COLORED ON A WHITEBOARD.

  • 2 OF OUR DIETITIANS (dani, sarah) WERE NCAA COLLEGE ATHLETES

  • WE HAVE A DIETITIAN IN 6 states and 4 TIME ZONEs (CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA, NEW YORK & NORTH CAROLINA)

  • OUR PROGRAM has graduated over 400 adults and athletes since june 2021

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