Reyna Franco MS, RDN, CDN, CSSD, CPT
Nutrition and Exercise Consulting
Reyna Franco
40 W. 72nd Street, #161C
New York, NEW YORK 10023
US
Reyna has a private practice in New York City where she provides nutrition counseling and personal exercise training to her clients. She combines a holistic approach with science-based nutrition and exercise research. Her clients range in age from young children to older adults. In addition, she provides nutrition and wellness presentations to sports clubs, schools and community centers. She is also a Corporate Wellness Dietitian Nutritionist and provides one-to-one counseling, group counseling and presentations to employees. For ten years, Reyna was a renal dietitian specializing in kidney disease at a dialysis center. She takes pride in her work and is an enthusiastic coach.
Specialties
- GI/Digestive Disorders
- Prenatal Nutrition
- Cancer/Oncology
- Liver Disease
- Vegetarianism
- Dieting
- Celiac Disease, Gluten-Free Diets
- Alternative Nutrition
- Diabetes, Hypoglycemia
- Education, Teaching, Training
- Public Speaking, Lecturing
- General Nutrition, Wellness
- Autoimmune Diseases
- HIV/AIDS
- Menu Planning
- Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Cholesterol Management
- Rehabilitation
- Hypertension
- Renal Nutrition
- Dysphagia
- Media Skills, TV, Online, Print
- Wound Healing
- Stroke
- Weight Management
- Drug-Nutrient Interactions
- Food Guide Pyramid
- Lactation Nutrition/Breast Feeding
- Bone Disorders
- Pulmonary Disease
- Food Allergies
- Gerontology
- Healthy Eating
- Surgery
- Heart Disease
- Eating Disorders
- Postpartum Nutrition
- Childhood Obesity
- Exercise Physiology
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Bariatric Surgery
- Nutrient Analysis
- Writing for Online and Print
- Sports Nutrition
Work History
Nutrition and Exercise Consulting, Private Practice Fall 2004-Present
•Provide individual and group counseling. Areas of expertise include weight management and weight control, cardiac, diabetes, sports nutrition, pre- and post-natal nutrition, pediatrics, renal, gerontology, cancer, and GI disorders. Utilize office, phone and email counseling and communication methods.
•Perform nutrition assessments and design unique diet plans and exercise programs based on client goals. Communicate medical nutrition therapy objectives with doctors.
•Develop and present wellness seminars to various organizations including corporations, community centers, schools, and sports groups.
•Provide personal training for individuals and groups ranging from beginners to athletes.
•Corporate Wellness Dietitian Nutritionist-Provides one-to-one counseling, group counseling and presentations to major advertising agency staff.
•Ten years experience as a renal dietitian in a dialysis center
•Past nutrition educator for non-profit “I Challenge Myself”. Assisted in the development of community wellness events. Created lesson plans for high school students enrolled in the “I Challenge Myself” after-school program. Taught nutrition classes to participants. Evaluated success based on program goals and objectives. Provided nutrition education support to program management and staff.
•Past nutritionist for the Athletic and Swim Club. Created and enhanced the club nutrition program. Provided nutritional assessments and counseling to club members. Designed and presented nutrition programs and seminars to members and staff. Developed and implemented the BodyGem® program.
Education
Columbia University, Teachers College, MS - Applied Physiology and Nutrition, May 2004
Focus Age
Pediatrics to older adults
Memberships
AND, SCAN, GNYDA, NE, DIFM, ACE
Payment Methods
cash, check, Venmo, Zelle, Chasepay
Insurance Taken
Oxford, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, GHI/Emblem Health/HIP, Oscar, MetroPlus
Qualifications
- Awards: Past-President of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Distinguished Dietitian awarded 2019 from the Greater New York Dietetic Association
- Registration State: NEW YORK
- Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics