NTI Faculty and Staff
NTI Faculty
Dianne Koehler, MNT, Director
Currently owner and Director of Nutrition Therapy Institute (NTI) in Arvada, CO, Dianne has been a leader in the field of nutrition education for 15 years. She is committed to helping people realize their optimal wellness potential through recognizing the…
Kristen Burkett, MS, MNT
Kristen is a Master Nutrition Therapist and founder of Nourishing Transformations LLC, practicing in Highlands Ranch, CO and across the country with distance clients. Kristen is passionate about empowering women to break out of traditional healthcare boundaries, take charge of…
Greg Durocher
Greg Durocher is Co-founder and CEO at SafeRide4Kids.com, a successful e-commerce business. In 2014 Greg was looking for ways to expand Safe Ride 4 Kids and knew that he needed a formal business plan to present when seeking funding, whether that be a…
Lauren Friarson, M.A., MNT
Certified Master Nutrition Therapist and Fitness Professional, Lauren Simms has been practicing nutrition, coaching one-on-one, and educating others for nearly two decades. Lauren’s greatest passion is assisting people to eat and move well in order to embrace their fullest life…
Kelly Hatke, MNT
Kelly Hatke is a Master Nutrition Therapist (MNT) practicing in Boulder, CO (and virtually). She applies a functional and holistic approach specializing in nutrition for hormone balance, autoimmune nutrition, blood sugar imbalances, and weight management. Kelly received a B.S. from Purdue…
Tami Miller
Tami Miller is the owner of Sage Nutrition Coaching, Inc. in Wheat Ridge, CO. Her educational background is in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Mycology and Nutrition. Tami did research at the University of Colorado Medical Center for over 20 years. While…
Dr. Meg Hammel, ND
Dr. Megan Hammel is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor based in Denver, Colorado where she specializes in Pediatric Health and Family Medicine. Graduating with Honors from the National University of Natural Medicine in 2017, Dr. Hammel has dedicated years of study…
Megan Grover, MMEdSci
Megan Grover has travelled and roamed much of the globe where she has explored the healing traditions. She is passionate about educating individuals regarding their health and looking at the body from a holistic approach, understanding that all aspects are integrated. If…
Priscilla Condon, MSN, MNT
Priscilla has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The State University of New York and a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University. She worked as a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner for 25 years in private practice…
Tracy Spalding, NFC
From the time she was a teenager, Tracy Spalding had a natural understanding and love for cooking, and she was inspired to prepare elaborate meals for her family and their friends. This culinary passion, in combination with extensive travels, exposed…
Jacqui Gabel, NFC, NTM
Jacqui Gabel’s enthusiasm for travel, wellbeing, and human connection have led her to kitchens throughout the U.S., South America, and Asia. She’s gathered experiences and knowledge by spending time with home cooks, farmers, and professional chefs in these places. In…
Amber Frazier, NTM, NFC
Amber is a self-proclaimed nutrition nerd. She found NTI as a student after many years of passionately pursuing health and wanting to learn how to thrive rather than just survive. After resolving some of her own health issues, she experienced…
Madeline LeBrun, NTM, NFC
Maddie LeBrun has been interested in the human body and health her entire life. As a Registered Nurse for 8 years, Maddie has seen the impact that chronic disease and poor nutrition have on the lives of her patients. With…
Erin Gazelka, J.D., M.A., NFC
Erin earned a Juris Doctorate in 2007 and a Master of Arts in Forensic Clinical Psychology in 2009. She has worked at the intersection of behavioral health and the justice system since 2003, primarily as a forensic clinician and specializing…
NTI Staff
Dianne Koehler, MNT, Director
Currently owner and Director of Nutrition Therapy Institute (NTI) in Arvada, CO, Dianne has been a leader in the field of nutrition education for 15 years. She is committed to helping people realize their optimal wellness potential through recognizing the…
Daina Rasutis, MS, NTM
Daina graduated with an MS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Sustainability, but found herself most interested in work related to food and environmentalism. In the last 6 years she has explored her interests through various positions – environmental…
Amber Williams, MNT, NFC
Amber Williams is a certified Master Nutrition Therapist & Natural Food Chef. After suffering years of debilitating health symptoms and never finding answers in conventional medicine, Amber pursued a change in diet & lifestyle, which resulted in finding health again…
Amber Frazier, NTM, NFC
Amber is a self-proclaimed nutrition nerd. She found NTI as a student after many years of passionately pursuing health and wanting to learn how to thrive rather than just survive. After resolving some of her own health issues, she experienced…
Brittany Ferrer, NTM
Brittany has a passion for helping people optimize their health with nutrition. She believes in the healing power of herbs and loves foraging for and making her own herbal remedies. Garlic is her favorite medicinal herb. Brittany spends a lot…