Meet our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

Transform your health with registered dietitians from Culina Health. Tailored virtual nutrition care from diverse providers for a vibrant, joyful life.

We make it easy to find the right dietitian. Whatever your reasons for seeking nutrition care, you deserve to be heard and understood. Our diverse, multilingual team offers a variety of specialties and counseling styles, so you can partner with the best nutrition coach for your unique health journey.

Supportive one-on-one sessions.

We reject the one-size-fits-all approach and embrace personalized nutrition care that honors your unique health history, lifestyle, schedule, culture, tastebuds, and relationship with food. Our dietitians provide culturally affirming care, so you can rest assured that your care plan will respect your personal values and lived experience.

Available when you need us.

Making sustainable changes to your health takes more than one session. Our insurance-covered telehealth format allows you to meet with your dietitian from the comfort of your own space. Sessions are offered on weekdays, evenings, and weekends. You can stay in touch with your dietitian between sessions through our patient portal to ask questions or schedule your next visit.

Already scheduled your first RD meeting?

Visit our patient onboarding page for tips on how to prepare for your session.

Patient Onboarding Guide →

We’re proud to be your co-pilot on this journey, and are committed to making the process approachable and rewarding. Your dietitian will help you identify where you can make small, sustainable tweaks to your routine and support you in achieving your goals not just for a few months, but for a lifetime.

- Elizabeth Tallerico, Culina Health VP of Care Delivery

Inclusive care is at the heart of our approach to virtual nutrition care. Culturally-affirming care providers acknowledge and respect the diverse backgrounds, traditions, and values that shape each individual's relationship with food—because we know that to achieve sustainable, lasting well-being, your care must fit into your life (and not the other way around).

Our RDs understand that cultural influences play a crucial role in dietary habits, and we embrace and integrate these unique aspects into your personalized care plan. We take the time to learn about your cultural background, food preferences, and traditions, ensuring that our recommendations align seamlessly with your lifestyle and what matters most to you.

Our commitment to culturally-affirming care

Diversity matters.

Studies show that racial and ethnic minorities receive inferior care from healthcare providers compared to white people — even when their insurance status, income, age, and health conditions are the same. Research also shows that every 10% increase in Black provider representation can extend Black people’s lives by nearly 31 days.

That’s why we’ve built a team of RDs that mirrors the diversity of our patient population. By providing inclusive, culturally affirming care to patients of all identities and backgrounds, we can improve quality of life, eliminate healthcare disparities, and reduce the total cost of care.

At Culina Health, we believe that all people deserve access to clinical nutrition support regardless of age, income level, cultural background, gender identity, or ability.

To ensure that our registered dietitians are equipped to provide affirming care to all patients, we partner with Violet, a platform focused on training healthcare professionals in health equity.
Through Violet, our registered dietitians are trained and empowered to deliver culturally competent, highly personalized care to BIPOC, LGBQ, and TGNC communities.

Training modules include Cultural Competence, Health Equity, Implicit Bias, and a variety of nutrition specific courses focused on equipping our providers with the tools to approach care with curiosity and humility.

Trained providers ensure culturally-sensitive care

Advice From Our RDs

Health, Nutrition

15 Reasons to See a Registered Dietitian

Nutrition

Improving Your Gut Health with Ruth Clark, MS, RDN

Ask a Dietitian Dietitian Dialogues: An RD Q&A

Recipes

Easy Sesame Noodle Recipe With a Healthy Spin

Plate of sesame noodles and veggies with chopsticks on a white countertop

Health, Nutrition

The Important Link Between IBS and Disordered Eating

Slices of dragon fruit with slices of blood orange and various fruits on a pink background.

Health, Nutrition

The Science Behind Omega-3 and Mood Regulation

Nutrition

Finding Symptom Relief Through Nutrition: Tedd’s Story

Conditions We Treat

Our registered dietitian nutritionists meet with patients virtually to support their nutrition care for a variety of health diagnoses and conditions, including patients with chronic diseases and presenting with multiple conditions. We always take into account patient lifestyle, culture, environment, schedule, and other preferences in our care plans.

Diabetes and Prediabetes

Meet your blood sugar goals with confidence.

Hormone Health

Get to the root of your weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, acne, and other possible signs of hormone imbalance.

General Healthy Eating and Wellness

Adopt healthy habits and learn practical tools for good nutrition.

Other Specialties

Pediatric and Family Nutrition

Autoimmune and Inflammation

Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition

Eating Disorders

Cancer Care Nutrition

Exercise and Sports Nutrition

What our patients say

“When I first met my dietitian, I was struggling and making bad decisions despite my best intentions. She was able to create a program that matched my goals, and, more importantly, she was able to integrate good nutrition into my existing lifestyle rather than changing it completely.”

Suzanne H.

“Seeing my dietitian has honestly changed my life. She made it easy as it was not about overhauling my life, but about implementing subtle changes until I developed better, healthier habits.”

Jackie U.

“I came across Culina Health on Instagram and decided to give it a try. I had no idea my insurance would cover 100% of my sessions! I thought working with a dietitian was a luxury for the financially wealthy — I'm glad I now know better!”

Etoyia H.

FAQs

What is a registered dietitian?

Registered dietitians (RDs) or registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are nationally-recognized food and nutrition healthcare professionals who are uniquely qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT). RDs complete extensive nutrition education and 1,000+ hours of clinical training. They must pass national board exams for licensure, and stay up-to-date on current evidence-based guidelines with mandatory continuing education credits.

How do I get matched to a registered dietitian?

Our care team considers a variety of factors when pairing patients with dietitians, including your location, health goals, and preferred medical nutrition therapy approach in addition to any referring physicians or chronic conditions that might have brought you to us. Many of our dietitians have areas of specialization that particularly qualify them to assist patients with certain health concerns.

How much does it cost?

93% of our patients receive insurance coverage for their visits. If you have health insurance, your sessions will most likely be covered under your plan. See our insurance page for how to verify your coverage with your insurance company.

If you’re not covered by insurance, we're still committed to helping you fit registered dietitian sessions into your budget. Check out our affordable memberships or reach out to our support team at info@culinahealth.com or 917-647-1665.

Will I have to follow a specific diet?

Short answer: no. Because our care is personalized, we don't subscribe to any single diet or eating trend; instead, we work with you in 1:1 sessions to develop sustainable plans tailored to your individual background, preferences, and needs. (And if the plan isn’t working for any reason — we change it!)

Once you schedule your first session, you’ll gain access to the Culina Health app. This will be your home for meal tracking, recipes, and other healthy eating tips week to week (plus you can chat with your registered dietitian in real time).

What happens during a typical session?

The process is slightly different for everyone, but generally your sessions will include discussions of your eating habits and goals, troubleshooting for any struggles you may be having, and planning for the week ahead.

All of our registered dietitians are trained to deliver culturally competent, identity-centered care. Your conversations will be judgment-free, and your dietitian will take care to respect your individual background.

What if I have to change my appointment time?

You can cancel and reschedule your appointment up to 24 hours before with no penalty!

What if I don’t click with my registered dietitian?

We want you to have the best support possible. If it’s not the right fit, we'll help you rematch.