I grew up in the coastal community of Ventura County, California, where long summer days were spent riding bikes through strawberry fields and heading to the beach with friends. This early connection with nature sparked my love for the ocean and the environment, setting the foundation for my commitment to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. My spiritual journey began by the sea and continues to guide my life and career.
After high school, I pursued my love for food and wellness at the University of California Berkeley, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition & Food Science, followed by a Master’s in Public Health. Along the way, I completed my dietetic internship and became a registered dietitian.
Over the years, my career has focused on hospital-based acute care, long-term care, and outpatient nutrition counseling. Through these experiences, I’ve seen how deeply nutrition impacts chronic disease and overall health. Now, I’m stepping away from acute care to focus on helping my clients stay healthy and avoid hospital visits, using a personalized, approachable style of nutrition counseling that’s all about collaboration, creativity, and care.
Pam DuRousseau, MPH, RDN
Pam DuRousseau
I was lucky enough to watch many yellow moons rise over the Pacific—something that still feels spiritual to me. The moon, with all its symbolism of intuition, cycles, and transformation, has always resonated deeply.
The yellow moon symbolizes peace, optimism, abundance, balance and prosperity. During a yellow moon make time to meditate and manifest your desires. It's a time to focus on yourself.
And then there’s my lifelong love of everything pineapples. They have long been a symbol of welcoming in my home.
So I blended the moon’s spiritual energy with my love of pineapples—and Pineapple Moon Nutrition Consulting was born. I hope you love the story behind the name as much as I do.
Here at Pineapple Moon Nutrition, we will focus on you.
Your focus.....
Your desires.....
Your future.....
Self directed, evidence-based personal care for your body, mind and spirit.
MY education and EXPERIENCE
Expertise in integrative & functional nutrition principles, food as medicine, brain & cardiac health, healthy aging & lifespan enhancement, disease-risk reduction, herbals & aromatherapy
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Food Science – University of California Berkeley
Master’s in Public Health (Community Nutrition) – University of California Berkeley
Registered Dietitian for over 25 years
Experience in hospital-based acute care, long-term care, and outpatient counseling
Specialized in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Nutrition Education, Motivational Interviewing, and Culinary Nutrition
Let's get personal
I believe in the golden rule: treat others as you’d like to be treated
Presently a flexitarian with a strong pull to plan-based cuisine and passionate about living a healthy, humane and sustainable life
I find peace and spiritual growth by staying close to nature, especially near the ocean
I’m a huge animal lover, and my two kitty boys bring so much joy to my life
My counseling style is humorous, creative, and collaborative — I love to make things fun!
Favorite foods? Anything ginger, most things fermented, and clean, sustainable dishes that fit my flexitarian lifestyle
Someone who wants to live life at the healthiest possible. Someone who desires to be curious and excited about change and growth. Someone who wants to embrace an enhanced nutritional status and use it to enrich your life and the world around you.
my DREAM CLIENT
Eating healthy doesn't have to be difficult
are you ready to embrace a positive relationship with food?
contact me and get started tody!
