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Katie is a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist (RDN, LDN) who specializes in counseling individuals on topics related to food, nutrition, and eating behaviors. She is a firm believer in helping others heal their relationship with food and their bodies. She doesn't believe in “good” or “bad” foods and she does not discourage the intake of certain foods or a food group. All foods can fit into your everyday life! In her sessions her goal is to help clients break free from shame around food and gain confidence in their everyday lives. Katie thoroughly enjoys meeting with her clients to focus on their holistic well-being in an empathetic and non-judgmental setting. She is a believer in meeting her clients where they are at and setting small weekly goals that lead to a healthy relationship between food, mind, and body. Katie is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio. Her license can be verified on this website: https://elicense.ohio.gov.

Over the last decade Leona has helped thousands of people regain their health and wellbeing while meeting their goals through food first. She has been the go to nutritionist in Los Angeles for locals and families as well as Southern California industry leaders and even other practitioners and doctors seek her unique and thoughtful food as medicine approach for themselves and their patients. Leona also works with people all over the country and the world offering teleconsults.

Leona favors traditional modalities that honor the whole person and combines this approach with cutting edge functional and nutritional lab testing for the most individualized approach. She has observed that even the simplest of food and lifestyle changes can have a significant and positive effect in how a person feels in their body and mind and how it reflects in their entire lives.

Leona is a family practitioner trained as an Integrative Functional Nutritionist. She completed her training and certification in Nutritional Medicine and in Herbal Medicine through The American University of Complementary Medicine located in Los Angeles. For almost a decade Leona has trained in and has been a part of the evolution of Functional Medicine. Leona has trained through the Institute of Functional Medicine and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine with additional certification in functional endocrinology and functional lab analysis through the University of Bridgeport and taught by Dr. Datis Kharrazian of the Kharrazian Institute.

Leona is also trained and certified in Culinary Nutrition through the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She is also certified in Nutrigenomic Medicine through Dietitians of Canada. Leona is certified as a Personal Trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. She is also a DONA certified Birth Doula and a certified First Line Therapy Practitioner. Endlessly fascinated by the power of food and the human body’s capacity to heal, Leona continues to study the latest research coming out in Nutrition Science while spending equal time in the kitchen and her local Farmers Markets. Leona helps her clients cut through the many conflicting trends and get to the heart of what is key for their own health in a practical, positive and supportive environment.

"Leona is the best health care professional I have ever consulted."

- Greta H. West Hills

"Leona is the most knowledgeable person you can find in the field of nutrition!"

- Pedro U. Los Angeles, CA

"Leona is absolutely brilliant and makes the process a truly enjoyable experience!"

- Laura L., Santa Monica, CA

"All I can say is that Leona pretty much saved my life!"

- Conrad R. Los Angeles, CA

"I wish I could have a mini-Leona with me at all times. She actually cares about her clients and their wellbeing! She is more than a nutritionist. She is a trusted partner!"

- Ziba A. Los Angeles, CA

Camille is a Registered Dietitian with her Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Teachers College, Columbia University. She completed her dietetic internship at Teachers College, during which she gained clinical and private practice experience. She worked with a variety of patients and clients including women in their pre and postnatal life stages, collegiate athletes, teenagers suffering from eating disorders, and individuals with comorbidities such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. In her previous life, Camille completed her undergraduate studies in Finance and worked in corporate finance at General Electric for 4 years, before following her true passion for nutrition.

Camille believes in the power of lifestyle changes to optimize health, not only to treat conditions but also to reduce risk factors. Camille counsels from a food-first, diet-free and holistic approach. She will work with you to understand your background, health goals, and overall lifestyle to then personalize recommendations. 

Camille is a Registered Dietitian with her Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Teachers College, Columbia University. She completed her dietetic internship at Teachers College, during which she gained clinical and private practice experience. She worked with a variety of patients and clients including women in their pre and postnatal life stages, collegiate athletes, teenagers suffering from eating disorders, and individuals with comorbidities such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. In her previous life, Camille completed her undergraduate studies in Finance and worked in corporate finance at General Electric for 4 years, before following her true passion for nutrition.

Camille believes in the power of lifestyle changes to optimize health, not only to treat conditions but also to reduce risk factors. Camille counsels from a food-first, diet-free and holistic approach. She will work with you to understand your background, health goals, and overall lifestyle to then personalize recommendations. 

Mickey Viator, MD, is a highly trained, board-certified physician and weight loss specialist at Authentic Balance in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Viator has several decades of experience and is exceptionally skilled in medically supervised weight loss.

Dr. Viator received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. He uses his medical expertise to help patients reach their weight loss goals through medications, injections, customized meal plans, and other lifestyle changes in a welcoming atmosphere.

Dr. Viator employs innovative techniques to achieve highly effective and lasting patient outcomes. He maintains his medical credentials with continuing education on the latest advances in weight loss, wellness, and sexual function treatments.

Dr. Viator’s compassionate demeanor helps his patients feel at ease during their visits. He personalizes treatment plans that ensure lasting success and an exceptional quality of life. He warmly welcomes new and existing patients to Authentic Balance. He looks forward to assisting them throughout their weight loss journeys.

Schedule a weight loss evaluation with Dr. Viator at Authentic Balance by calling his office or requesting an appointment online today.

Are you feeling stuck, down, depressed, unmotivated, unfocused? Are you trapped in overwhelming emotions or unhelpful thinking? Are your relationships causing you distress? I am here to help you on your journey to greater inner harmony, balance, joy, and aliveness. I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds great fulfillment in helping my clients overcome their emotional hurdles and enabling them to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I am here to help you discover your strengths and see the sunny side of life more often.

I specialize in treating the whole spectrum of eating disorders from anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder to emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, and disordered eating. I also work with those experiencing depression and mood concerns, anxiety, relational difficulties, family dysfunction, significant stress, ADHD and chronic health challenges. 

I am also a clinical nutritionist specializing in integrative nutrition and a health and wellness coach who takes a whole person strengths-based approach. In addition to extensive education in working with eating disorders,I have had significant training in mindfulness, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, self-hypnosis, and personality type. I accept most major insurances.

Natalie Reinfeld is an Argentina native who moved to Miami, Florida in 1994. She started her career in mental health in 2002 as the assistant director for the AmeriCorps’ Community Integration Pilot Program. This experience provided her with a strong foundation for the serious mentally ill population.
Natalie completed her Bachelor of Science degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2003, her Master of Arts degree from Pepperdine University in 2005; and her Doctorate of Psychology degree with an emphasis in Health Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology in 2010. She received her California license in clinical psychology shortly thereafter. Natalie worked with a variety of populations ranging from children with autism, children and adult survivors of sexual trauma, adults diagnosed with co-occurring disorders, LGBTQ, and adults diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. All these populations were treated in outpatient, step-downs and/or inpatient settings. During the past 10 years,
her focus has been on the serious mentally ill population and the forensic cross-over. Throughout the years she has been leading a variety of teams; she oversaw 6 community programs with 70 staff, who they majority consider themselves employees with lived experience. The vast experience with interns of
all levels, teaching Master’s Doctorate degree level students, and leading a large team of individuals while maintaining a positive working culture led her to a new venture in the Industrial/Organization psychology realm of the field. She is currently the Director of Internships, Onboarding & Orientation, is a
content reviewer for the Zur Institute; and serves in the Intervention & Evaluation Committee and is an expert witness consultant for the California Board of Registered Nurses.

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

Tillie holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Science from the University of Maryland, laying the groundwork for her journey into the dynamic realm of health and wellness. Her academic pursuits led her to attain a master’s degree in Integrative Health and Clinical Nutrition from the Maryland University of Integrative Health.

Focusing on mindful eating and hormone health, Tillie has honed her expertise within the nutrition field, driven by a deep-seated commitment to empowering individuals on their wellness path. Her approach emphasizes fostering heightened awareness and a profound connection with one's body, guiding her clients towards holistic well-being.

In addition to her academic accolades, Tillie is a certified yoga teacher, seamlessly integrating the mind-body connection into her practice. Beyond her professional endeavors, she finds fulfillment in dance, culinary arts, creative expression, and immersing herself in the serenity of the great outdoors.