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.
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.
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.
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.
Pain Specialists of Cincinnati offers comprehensive services for patients in and around Cincinnati, Ohio, suffering from a wide range of pain conditions, with Zeeshan Tayeb, MD, and his team providing successful treatments to thousands of people since 2015.
They deliver outstanding results for numerous pain conditions, including spinal disorders, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). The practice has a toxicology lab on-site for convenient access to diagnostic testing and maintains a close relationship with Cincinnati's Laser and Regenerative Center.
Pain Specialists of Cincinnati employs a multidisciplinary approach to pain management, going beyond the use of medications and treating the whole person for optimal results. The team incorporates lifestyle changes, chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy, and noninvasive surgical procedures, all while emphasizing the importance of patient education.
Treatments the practice specializes in include prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, red light and laser therapy, medical Botox® injections, percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) therapy, and radiofrequency ablation. Patients at Pain Specialists of Cincinnati can also benefit from an extensive range of spine, joint, and peripheral nerve injections, including nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, nerve ganglion blocks, hyaluronic acid injections, and trigger point injections.
Neuromodulation treatments such as spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal drug delivery are also available, and for suitable patients, the team can prescribe medical marijuana or hormone therapy. Other carefully selected products include Z-BLENDS™ CBD oil, Z-amino acid supplements, carbon-infused oil, glutathione spray, and L&R (Lohmann & Rauscher) supplements.
Pain Specialists of Cincinnati believes in taking time to pinpoint the source of every patient's pain and helping people regain their quality of life. The team works with each patient to develop a comprehensive treatment plan based on their individual needs.
To benefit from exceptional care provided in a comfortable and caring environment, call Pain Specialists of Cincinnati today or book an appointment online.
Pain Specialists of Cincinnati offers comprehensive services for patients in and around Cincinnati, Ohio, suffering from a wide range of pain conditions, with Zeeshan Tayeb, MD, and his team providing successful treatments to thousands of people since 2015.
They deliver outstanding results for numerous pain conditions, including spinal disorders, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). The practice has a toxicology lab on-site for convenient access to diagnostic testing and maintains a close relationship with Cincinnati's Laser and Regenerative Center.
Pain Specialists of Cincinnati employs a multidisciplinary approach to pain management, going beyond the use of medications and treating the whole person for optimal results. The team incorporates lifestyle changes, chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy, and noninvasive surgical procedures, all while emphasizing the importance of patient education.
Treatments the practice specializes in include prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, red light and laser therapy, medical Botox® injections, percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) therapy, and radiofrequency ablation. Patients at Pain Specialists of Cincinnati can also benefit from an extensive range of spine, joint, and peripheral nerve injections, including nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, nerve ganglion blocks, hyaluronic acid injections, and trigger point injections.
Neuromodulation treatments such as spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal drug delivery are also available, and for suitable patients, the team can prescribe medical marijuana or hormone therapy. Other carefully selected products include Z-BLENDS™ CBD oil, Z-amino acid supplements, carbon-infused oil, glutathione spray, and L&R (Lohmann & Rauscher) supplements.
Pain Specialists of Cincinnati believes in taking time to pinpoint the source of every patient's pain and helping people regain their quality of life. The team works with each patient to develop a comprehensive treatment plan based on their individual needs.
To benefit from exceptional care provided in a comfortable and caring environment, call Pain Specialists of Cincinnati today or book an appointment 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!
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
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.
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!"
Aurelio is originally from San Diego, CA and earned his BA Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Louisville, and a Master’s degree in Athletic Training form Spalding University. He is the Director of Athletic Training at Aptiva Health. He has worked with multiple high school athletes in the Louisville area. While in the HS athletic arena, he saw athletes in nearly every sport, and truly enjoys working with volleyball, football, soccer and basketball. His most recent experience was with Lou City FC as the assistant to the head athletic trainer, working with professional soccer players to keep them healthy and develop their speed and strength and improve recovery to keep them performing at an optimal level.
Aurelio is passionate about providing quality education and injury prevention and treatment strategies to athletes, coaches and parents.
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!