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.
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.
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.
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!"
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.
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.
Tanner Hamilton is an A.C.E.–certified personal trainer with over 10 years of experience specializing in functional training, corrective exercise, and rehabilitation-focused programming. With several years of experience working in a physical therapy clinic, Tanner has developed a strong foundation in postural restoration, injury prevention, and movement correction. He holds advanced A.C.E. certifications in Functional Training and Weight Management and is currently pursuing massage therapy to further expand his expertise in recovery and soft-tissue care. Tanner is dedicated to helping clients move better, feel stronger, and build long-term, sustainable results through safe, effective, and individualized training.
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