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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
Leonardo West
Nutritionist
2222 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 105
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Annelise Bunch, MS, CNS, LDN
Nutritionist
Virtual Visit Only
900 Commonwealth Pl Ste 200-1005
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Carly Fisher
Nutritionist
Virtual Visit Only
900 Commonwealth Pl Ste 200-1005
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Carly Fisher
Nutritionist
Virtual Visit Only
9841 Washingtonian Blvd Ste 200-1065
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Carly Fisher
Nutritionist
Virtual Visit Only
1301 York Rd Ste 800-1130
Lutherville, MD 21093
Annelise Bunch, MS, CNS, LDN
Nutritionist
Virtual Visit Only
201 N Union St, Suite 110-11030
Alexandria, VA 22314
Annelise Bunch, MS, CNS, LDN
Nutritionist
Virtual Visit Only
9841 Washingtonian Blvd Ste 200-1065
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Carly Fisher
Nutritionist
Virtual Visit Only
201 N Union St, Suite 110-11030
Alexandria, VA 22314
Annelise Bunch, MS, CNS, LDN
Nutritionist
Virtual Visit Only
1301 York Rd Ste 800-1130
Lutherville, MD 21093
Carly Fisher
Nutritionist
Virtual Visit Only
4315 50th St Nw Ste 300
Washington, DC 20016
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.
Dr. Mickey Viator, MD
Pediatrician
3838 N Causeway Blvd
2020
Metairie, LA 70002
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.
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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
Francesca Alfano, CNS, CDN
Nutritionist
645 Madison Avenue
Sixth Floor
New York, NY 10022
Aurelio Puga, ATC
Nutritionist
401 North English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40223
Armando De Guzman, MD
General Practice Physician
245 W 2nd St, #20
Mesa, AZ 85201