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