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.
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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.
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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.
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Gabby is a diabetes care specialist and registered dietitian based in Long Island City. She has several years of experience working closely with patients who are managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, obesity, and many more. Gabby is up to date on current diabetes technology and eager to discover the next cutting-edge device to help better patient care. She is passionate about empowering individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes, taking a personalized approach to healthcare, steering away from rigid diets and instead emphasizing behavior modification and holistic wellness.
Gabby received her Bachelors in Nutritional Sciences from Texas Christian University and Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences from California State University, Long Beach.
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
Alenka Ravnik is a passionate advocate for food-as-medicine philosophy and is an integral part of the practice, collaborating with Dr. Barbieri on patient care for over 15 years. An international expert in the field of integrative nutrition, Alenka helps make food an essential part of health through personalized, realistic and long term, sustainable advice and support. Working together, Alenka and Dr. Barbieri are helping women achieve and maintain their gynecologic, metabolic and hormonal health in an effective, compassionate, and natural way.
Originally from Argentina where she completed a Master's degree in Nutrition at the University of Buenos Aires, Alenka's additional deep experience ranges from providing personalized nutritional advice to population-level educational programs through her past work with Mount Sinai Medical Center and AstraZeneca. Today, Alenka is an expert in the field of individualized nutrition, anti-inflammatory diets, glucose/blood sugar and nutrient deficiency management.
Sheena Acosta is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management with over 7 years of dedicated experience helping individuals transform their lives through sustainable nutrition and weight‐loss strategies. She believes that lasting change starts with understanding each person’s unique story, goals, and challenges. Her passionate approach blends evidence-based science with a healthy dose of enthusiasm and creativity to tailor your weight loss journey. Whether you’re preparing for bariatric surgery or simply striving for a healthier relationship with food, she will guide and empower you every step of the way.
Areas of Expertise • Comprehensive pre- and post-bariatric nutritional care • Personalized weight-loss meal planning and behavior change coaching • Medical nutrition therapy for obesity and related conditions • Goal setting, progress tracking, and motivational support
In person and Telehealth consults available by appointment only.
Bilingual - English & Spanish
Practice
South Florida Surgery, Bariatric and Cosmetic Institute
At Heartistry Nutrition, we treat the whole person rather than their chronic condition. Our approach focuses on individualized nutrition care. We work with your preferences, budget, and health goals to create a custom nutrition plan just for you.
Felicia, a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, where she also attended a dietetic internship wellness track, brings a wealth of experience in addressing conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease. She’s also the author of Dietetic Intern Guidebook: An Uncomplicated and Practical Guide to Nutrition Intervention, which provides an uncomplicated and practical approach to treat conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.
Felicia is active in the industry and stays up to date on research as she is a member of multiple dietetic practice groups (DPG) including the Cardiovascular Health and Well-Being DPG, Diabetes DPG, Renal Dietitians DPG, and Healthy Aging DPG. She is also a member of the National Kidney Foundation, and the Central Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
At Heartistry Nutrition, we offer a free 20-minute telehealth consultation to discuss your health concerns and goals, whether you’re interested in weight loss or need help managing your blood sugar levels or high blood pressure. We offer all our client’s a 75-minute initial consultation and 45-minutes follow-up appointments. During this time we'll discuss your medical history and health concerns in further detail, reviewing your lab values, and providing tailored nutrition plans without forcing diets, ensuring they fit your lifestyle and address your goals.
We accept most major insurance including Aetna, Medicare, and Blue Cross Blue Sheild to make nutrition care affordable and accessible. Take the first step toward better health — schedule your free consultation today by phone or online.
At Heartistry Nutrition, we treat the whole person rather than their chronic condition. Our approach focuses on individualized nutrition care. We work with your preferences, budget, and health goals to create a custom nutrition plan just for you.
Felicia, a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, where she also attended a dietetic internship wellness track, brings a wealth of experience in addressing conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease. She’s also the author of Dietetic Intern Guidebook: An Uncomplicated and Practical Guide to Nutrition Intervention, which provides an uncomplicated and practical approach to treat conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.
Felicia is active in the industry and stays up to date on research as she is a member of multiple dietetic practice groups (DPG) including the Cardiovascular Health and Well-Being DPG, Diabetes DPG, Renal Dietitians DPG, and Healthy Aging DPG. She is also a member of the National Kidney Foundation, and the Central Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
At Heartistry Nutrition, we offer a free 20-minute telehealth consultation to discuss your health concerns and goals, whether you’re interested in weight loss or need help managing your blood sugar levels or high blood pressure. We offer all our client’s a 75-minute initial consultation and 45-minutes follow-up appointments. During this time we'll discuss your medical history and health concerns in further detail, reviewing your lab values, and providing tailored nutrition plans without forcing diets, ensuring they fit your lifestyle and address your goals.
We accept most major insurance including Aetna, Medicare, and Blue Cross Blue Sheild to make nutrition care affordable and accessible. Take the first step toward better health — schedule your free consultation today by phone or online.
At Heartistry Nutrition, we treat the whole person rather than their chronic condition. Our approach focuses on individualized nutrition care. We work with your preferences, budget, and health goals to create a custom nutrition plan just for you.
Felicia, a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, where she also attended a dietetic internship wellness track, brings a wealth of experience in addressing conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease. She’s also the author of Dietetic Intern Guidebook: An Uncomplicated and Practical Guide to Nutrition Intervention, which provides an uncomplicated and practical approach to treat conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.
Felicia is active in the industry and stays up to date on research as she is a member of multiple dietetic practice groups (DPG) including the Cardiovascular Health and Well-Being DPG, Diabetes DPG, Renal Dietitians DPG, and Healthy Aging DPG. She is also a member of the National Kidney Foundation, and the Central Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
At Heartistry Nutrition, we offer a free 20-minute telehealth consultation to discuss your health concerns and goals, whether you’re interested in weight loss or need help managing your blood sugar levels or high blood pressure. We offer all our client’s a 75-minute initial consultation and 45-minutes follow-up appointments. During this time we'll discuss your medical history and health concerns in further detail, reviewing your lab values, and providing tailored nutrition plans without forcing diets, ensuring they fit your lifestyle and address your goals.
We accept most major insurance including Aetna, Medicare, and Blue Cross Blue Sheild to make nutrition care affordable and accessible. Take the first step toward better health — schedule your free consultation today by phone or online.
Njeri Kai Jarvis, MS, RD, LDN, is the owner of Bear Nutrition and Herbs, or BNH Wellness, an integrative nutrition and wellness practice located in Washington, DC. Her nutrition practice covers a wide range of health issues from body composition, cardiac, endocrine and kidney imbalances to cancer and autoimmunity. She also specializes in food-sensitivity issues as they relate to ADHD, autism, mood regulation, and chronic health conditions.
Njeri uses a variety of functional testing methods to look for wellness potential as well as underlying imbalances upon which to target diet and nutritional programs. She uses this testing along with an extensive health assessment to develop individualized nutrition and lifestyle programs. Her desire is for her clients to realize their health potential as they create lives devoted to healthy eating and living.
Njeri completed her undergraduate studies at Howard University, where she majored in nutrition and dietetics. Then in 2018, she earned a Master of Science in herbal medicine at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Njeri is a board-certified, licensed dietician with over 19 years of clinical practice experience with additional study and specialization for ADHD, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and functional nutrition. She utilizes best practices for digestion, absorption, food sensitivities, inflammation, and immunity support. Njeri also works to improve outcomes in this area by working with people on improving sleep hygiene through lifestyle and nutritional support.
Contact BNH Wellness to find out how Njeri can help support you in your journey to better health!
Kate McClain received her Bachelor’s of Science with an emphasis in Nutrition at Chico State University, California and her Master’s of Science and Nutrition from University at Buffalo, New York. She has been practicing as a Bariatric Dietitian since 2009 where she focuses on nutrition education and behavioral support to ensure long-term success.
“The best part of my job is seeing the role nutrition plays in improving the quality of life, health and self-esteem of an individual.”
Heather is a clinical research dietitian for Health Meets Wellness. She joins the practice with a background in nutrition research,and experience optimizing nutrition in the first 1000 days of life, as well as weight management, and bariatric surgery nutrition. Heather is also a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has worked as a fitness coach.
Heather completed her undergraduate training in nutrition and dietetics at Syracuse University. She then went on to complete her dietetic internship and master of science at Cornell University. Her masters thesis focused on vitamin A status biomarkers in children in developing countries. Heather is passionate about nutrition research and its applications to patient care.
She works with clients to optimize all aspects of their nutrition and health behaviors. Her realistic approach to identify sustainable changes helps her patients achieve and maintain their health goals. Heather is passionate about increasing intake of underconsumed micronutrients for a plethora of health benefits. When she’s not in the office she enjoys being active outside, fitness and cooking.
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.
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