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Registered Dietitians & Nutritionists - Chicago Illinois

Carla Heiser, MS RD LD

Carla Heiser, MS RD LD is President and founder of Heiser & Associates, PC The Center for Functional Nutrition. Ms. Heiser received her nutrition training at the State University of New York College at Oneonta and Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics at New York Medical College (Valhalla, NY.) She worked under the auspices of leading cardiovascular and endocrine researchers at Columbia University (New York, NY) and Medlantic Research Institute (Washington DC). Ms. Heiser has 20 years of clinical nutrition and research experience.

Currently, Ms Heiser specializes in women's and men's health from a metabolic and hormone balance perspective. Blending nutrition with cutting edge medical approaches to optimize health outcomes is hallmark of her clinical practice approaches. She loves to cook and to make healthy food taste delicious. Teaching clients and colleagues is a passion as she continually strives to strengthen her skills. Ms. Heiser aspires to translate forward thinking and research approaches into practical, 'can do' strategies.

Ms. Heiser is a frequent invited-speaker at national meetings and has published research in the areas of diet effects on blood fat levels and heart disease, pediatric HIV; antioxidants and human disease; and diet intervention for diabetes and other chronic diseases. Ms. Heiser practices in medical offices developing patient-centered nutritional programs by working in partnership with physicians and patients to optimize therapies. Our medical collaborators also specialize in holistic practices that combine Western and Eastern approaches to medicine. Finally, Ms. Heiser is a managing director and board member with Cherish our Children International, a 501(c) (3) charitable organization, serving children in developing countries.

Professional Designations

• MS RD LD

Education

• State University College of New York, BS Nutrition and Dietetics 1985
  
• New York Medical College, MS Nutrition 1989

Professional Associations

• American Heart Association- Counseling Certification
  
• Certified Diabetes Educator- 1992 - 1997
  
• Registered Dietitian- I.D. Number 710032
  
• License No: 164003355

AFFILIATIONS:

• American Association for Diabetes Educators
  
• American Dietetic Association
  
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Supportive Care Faculty
  
• Agouron/Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company Speakers Bureau
  
• Biotechnology General Corporation Dietitian Bureau

COMMITTEES:

• FDA Expert Panel, National HIV/AIDS Nutrition Guidelines, AIDS Wasting
  Sub Committee
  
• GCRC, Indiana University Medical Center
  
• Advisory Board Member, 1993 to 1998
  
• National Association Research Dietitians:
  
• National GCRC Computer Committee; Co-Chair, 1995
  
• The CBORD Company, Ithaca, NY
  
• Nutrient Data Acquisition & Quality Assurance Initiative Advisory Board Member, 1995 to 1997
  
• Cherish Our Children International: Member of the Board 1994 to current
  

Our team aspires to replicate a university-based model of care in the medical practice setting. By interacting with your primary care physician, we create an atmosphere that allows for synergistic outcomes. You receive tailored medical, nutrition, pharmacologic, holistic and fitness advice. We assess your daily routine to determine how these holistic approaches fit into your lifestyle. We work with you to develop effective and sustainable strategies.
Our recommendations are based on metabolic assays, laboratory data, symptoms, and individual preferences. Proven therapies from scientific literature form the basis of our protocols. When applicable, we strive to streamline and optimize life-saving pharmacologic therapies, enhancing effectiveness and reducing troubling side effects. We do this by recommending nutritional and holistic interventions that allow effective medical regimens to continue while also improving your quality of life.

Direct Services:

• Nutritional Assessment
  
• Body Composition Testing
  
• Laboratory Testing and Metaboilic Profiling
  
• Nutrient Utilization Analysis (how the body processes food for fuel)
  
• Nutritional Counseling & Education Services
  
• Saavy Market Excursions
  
• Food Demonstrations and Tastings
  
• Culinary Coaching & Personal Chef Services
  
• Personal Training and Exercise Prescription
  

Carla Heiser, MS RD LD
3000 N Halsted Suite 409
Chicago, IL 60657

• TEL: 773-405-6467
  
• FAX: 773-296-3611
  
• E-Mail: office@ihealthpractice.com

Administrative contact: Nancy Anderson