Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Carol Banister, RD/LD, MS, CDE
Founder Banister Nutrition LLC
Carol is a Registered Dietitian and the Founder of Banister Nutrition LLC. She opened the doors in 1981 and has been a trailblazer in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas ever since.
She completed her Dietetic Internship at Kansas State University. She has been recognized by her alma mater as Entrepreneur of the Year and serves as an alumni board member for the College of Human Ecology. She served as the President of the Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for many years and worked with the Oklahoma Eating Disorder Association as a pioneer in the field of eating disorders. Carol also serves on the internship board at Oklahoma State University.
Carol Banister, RD/LD, MS, CDE
Founder Banister Nutrition LLC
Carol is a Registered Dietitian and the Founder of Banister Nutrition LLC. She opened the doors in 1981 and has been a trailblazer in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas ever since.
She completed her Dietetic Internship at Kansas State University. She has been recognized by her alma mater as Entrepreneur of the Year and serves as an alumni board member for the College of Human Ecology. She served as the President of the Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for many years and worked with the Oklahoma Eating Disorder Association as a pioneer in the field of eating disorders. Carol also serves on the internship board at Oklahoma State University.
Donna is a Registered Dietitian with over 25 years of experience in the field of food and nutrition. She received her Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition from Rutger’s University, School of Health Professions, where she graduated summa cum laude and was awarded the “Certificate of Academic Excellence.” Since then she has spent many years in the clinical setting working in hospitals, dialysis centers, and outpatient clinics, and now brings her knowledge and expertise to the patients at Dr. Ponti’s practice.
Originally from Staten Island, NY, Donna made the short leap over to Middletown, New Jersey in 2006 with her husband and two children. “Living in a rural community, farms, and orchards, has been a constant source of healthy eating inspiration.”
Donna spent many years actively involved in bringing nutrition education to young children and families in the community. She helped build gardens and created nutrition education programs for elementary school children in order to bring awareness to how food is grown, where it comes from, and how vital a role it plays in the development of healthy eating habits.
Donna is also an award-winning food blogger and photographer. Her healthy eating approach involves teaching patients how to listen and trust their body rather than focus on unnecessary restrictions and dieting which often lead to more weight gain, poor self-esteem and are not sustainable. In addition, she says, “misinformation about nutrition and food is so rampant right now because of social media.”
Her goal is to help clear up that misinformation and provide patients with evidence-based recommendations so that they can make the most informed and educated decisions about their health.
Ellen Cottone, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist at Maniya Health, located in Hamilton, New Jersey. She has over 20 years of experience in the field of Nutrition and is passionate about connecting with her patients and empowering them to make healthy and delicious food choices.
Ellen earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Rutgers University, and completed her dietitian training at Saint Elizabeth University. She has worked in hospital, outpatient and community settings and has particularly enjoyed providing diabetes self-management classes, which earned her the credential Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and has extensive experience serving patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Ellen believes cultivating relationships with her patients is crucial to inspiring and motivating them to make positive diet and lifestyle changes. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, playing tennis, cooking, reading, writing, and spending time with family, friends, and her two cats.
Ellen Cottone, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist at Maniya Health, located in Hamilton, New Jersey. She has over 20 years of experience in the field of Nutrition and is passionate about connecting with her patients and empowering them to make healthy and delicious food choices.
Ellen earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Rutgers University, and completed her dietitian training at Saint Elizabeth University. She has worked in hospital, outpatient and community settings and has particularly enjoyed providing diabetes self-management classes, which earned her the credential Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and has extensive experience serving patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Ellen believes cultivating relationships with her patients is crucial to inspiring and motivating them to make positive diet and lifestyle changes. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, playing tennis, cooking, reading, writing, and spending time with family, friends, and her two cats.
Elle Bernardo is Health Meets Wellness’ Registered Dietitian, and has been working in chronic disease and weight management counseling for most of her career. With seven years of experience in the field, she is committed to helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition guidance.
She has supported clients facing various medical conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune conditions, eating disorders, and hormonal imbalances. Her counseling style is supportive, approachable, and non-judgmental while empowering her clients to integrate nutrition and wellness practices into their daily lives.
Bernardo completed her Dietetic Internship at Rutgers School of Health Related Professions. During this time, she gained valuable experience in providing Medical Nutrition Therapies for a wide range of illnesses and diagnoses under careful supervision. She has a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine at the University of Western States.
Undergraduate: University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Concentration in Health and Exercise Graduate: College of Saint Elizabeth, Master of Science in Nutrition
Elisa has experience in a variety of settings with clinical specialties in oncology, weight management, cardiovascular disease and diabetes management. Through Medical Nutrition Therapy paired with motivational interviewing techniques, Elisa has helped individuals sustain positive behavior changes to create a healthy relationship with food for optimal health.
Francesca Alfano, MS, CDN, CNS, IFNCP is a board-certified functional medicine Dietitian-Nutritionist. She holds a master's degree in Nutrition and Integrative Health, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist®, and has received advanced training in functional nutrition from the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy.
Francesca helps women who are struggling to lose weight implement simple, sustainable food and lifestyle habits so they can support a healthy metabolism, balance hormones, increase energy levels, improve fertility, and permanently lose weight without counting calories or following restrictive diets.
Unlike traditional diets, Francesca uses an individualized functional medicine and culinary nutrition approach to help each client build lifelong healthy habits so they can confidently nourish their bodies in a delicious and satisfying way.
In her career, Francesca has helped thousands of clients reach their goals and adopt healthy eating habits leading to long-term weight loss and improved health outcomes. Francesca has been featured in Well + Good, Shape, Women’s Health, and SportsIllustrated, among others.
CREDENTIALS
Certifications and Professional Organizations CertifiedNutrition Specialist (CNS) Certified Dietitian Nutritionist ( CDN) -NY and CT Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP) CertifiedHolisticHealth Coach Member of the American Nutrition Association Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member of the Institute of Functional Medicine
Robin Barrie Kaiden, MS, RD, CDN is renowned for helping people of all ages embrace a healthier lifestyle through nutrition and fitness counseling. As a Licensed Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer for over 20 years, her smart and sensible approach to pre/post-natal nutrition, pediatrics, weight loss, sports nutrition, allergies, cardiovascular health, and other areas of clinical and lifestyle nutrition has resonated with hundreds of people across the United States. In addition to her private Manhattan- and Westport-based practices for adults, children and families, she maintains a national presence as a blogger, columnist, guest speaker, and consultant. A recognized expert on healthy eating, Robin is a trusted resource for print, television, and online media. She appears regularly in various news, lifestyle, and entertainment stories for CBS, NBC, ABC, Parenting, Golf Fitness, Forbes.com, and has been featured in other media outlets such as Vogue and the New York Post. Robin received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Nutrition and Exercise Science from Cornell and Columbia Universities. She currently lives in Westport, CT with her husband and two sons.
As your dietitian, I will partner with you and your healthcare provider to identify your health and wellness goals, and I will support you in your journey towards those goals. Every journey is unique; but my recipe for success does not change. I will provide you with recommendations and meal plans that are grounded in nutrition science, safe for your health condition, and aligned with your wellness goals. Together, we will assess your personal situation to find more opportunities for self-care and healthier food choices. Together, we will reach your goals and improve your health!
Stephanie Nicole Carter, MS, RDN is a leading nutrition, fitness and wellness expert coaching individuals and consulting businesses on how to achieve lifestyle balance by focusing on functional nutrition, a cornerstone of functional medicine, exercise science and mental health.
By employing an evidenced-based approach toward her coaching style, Stephanie addresses current health and fitness trends in news and research with a critical eye, providing her clients with the information they need to live nourished. She’s best known for her personalized, holistic approach to coaching - optimizing health by looking at all aspects of life, addressing factors such as nutrition, movement, stress, sleep, and relationships.
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