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.
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!"
Emily earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, NY in 2016 with a focus on Medical Education, Ethics, and Clinical Neuroscience. Her areas of focus are Lifestyle Medicine and Women’s Health.
She is a physician who advocates for better health care for all people. Her respect for patient autonomy and her commitment to making a positive impact in others’ lives have served as guiding principles throughout her training and practice. As an educator and advocate she has created a method of caretaking that respects all people as unique and whole.
Emily openly shares how her own experiences have influenced her medical decision making and regenerative health process. She believes that she has learned as much about health in her academic training as she has from cultivating inner awareness and resilience through self-led education and intuitive learning.
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!
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.
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