Samantha Smith RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian - Accepts Insurance
Specialties
- Weight loss and intuitive eating
- Diabetes and Cholesterol management
- Digestive health
- Women's health
- Hormones
Background
Samantha is a Registered Dietitian who received her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences Dietetics at the Pennsylvania State University. She went on to complete an ACEND accredited Dietetic Internship with Virginia Tech.
Samantha strives to help others live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle through nutrition. She uses an evidence-based approach and prioritizes the patient’s concerns and overall health goals. Samantha believes in the power of functional nutrition and emphasizes the importance of a personalized method for optimizing health.
Alka Deshpande, MH, RH(AHG), CNT, BCHN
Clinical Herbalist, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition
Specialties
- Thyroid health
- Detoxification
- Allergies and sensitivities
- Vegetarian lifestyle
- Ayurveda
Background
Alka is a Registered Clinical Herbalist with American Herbalists Guild (AHG) and is Boasd Certified in Holistic Nutrition, Registered as professional member with all necessary credentials with National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP).
Being a Physics graduate from University of Mumbai (India) with a strong work background of over 10 plus years in Pharmacy Compounding and formulations with a Licensed Pharmacy personnel in state of VA , she decided to pursue the journey of Holistic Health Education in 2014 by achieving her diploma as “Master Herbalist” with certification in Foundations of Holistic Science and Family Herbalism at Natural Healing college, Sacramento CA.
Kristina Pestana MS, CNS, LDN
Licensed Nutritionist - (hablo español)
Specialties
- Women's Health
- Hormones
- PCOS
- Digestive health
- Intuitive Eating
- Allergies and Sensitivities
Background
Kristina previously worked at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, FL, as a consultant for multiple departments, including the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cath Lab, Nutrition Services, and Operating Rooms.
Kristina is certified by the Board of Nutrition Specialists, a member of the American Nutrition Association and a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine.
She’s also a Certified Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Medicine (IIN) and hold a ServeSafe certification.
