Dr. DANA M. ELIA, DCN, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
owner of Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness, LLC
Dr. Dana M. Elia, DCN, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND received a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology-Dietetics from Montclair State University and a Masters of Health Sciences in Integrative Health and Wellness from Rutgers University. With a passion for ongoing education and a drive to always provide her patients with the best level of care, Dr. Dana obtained her doctorate in clinical functional nutrition (DCN) through the Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Dr. Dana is a registered dietitian nutritionist with over 27 years of experience in medical nutrition therapy, integrative and functional nutrition, and health and wellness coaching. As a survivor of 3 forms of cancer, autoimmune disease, and someone with the rare genetic disease, Li Fraumeni Syndrome, Dr. Elia is passionate about the power of food as medicine and the need to personalize one’s nutritional journey based on their bio-individuality.
Dr. Dana is a full-time faculty member at the Maryland University of Integrative Health and adjunct faculty and curriculum developer at the University of Western States. She has also been a faculty member and curriculum developer at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and faculty at Huntington University of Health Sciences. She also precepts dietetic interns and provides supervision for nutritionists working towards earning their CNS credentials. Additionally, Dr. Dana has extensive experience teaching group classes, and lecturing on a variety of health-related topics to audiences of all age ranges for the general public, as well as conducting continuing medical education programs for healthcare providers and professional organizations.
Dr. Dana has authored two diet books, The Sugar Detox Diet for 50+ and The Stem Cell Activation Diet. You can also visit the book’s website The Stem Cell Activation Diet Support.
Dr. Dana is a member of several nutrition-related professional organizations including the American Nutrition Association, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dr. Dana also belongs to the following specialty practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: SCAN - Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition; Weight Management DPG, Nutrition Entrepreneurs; and DIFM - Dietitians in Integrative and Function Medicine Practice Group, of which she holds the Research Chair position and previously served as Past Chair, Chair, Chair-Elect, Treasurer and Member Services Chair. In May 2017, Dr. Dana was granted the Fellow status (FAND) within the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which recognizes her commitment to the field of dietetics and celebrates her professional accomplishments and pursuit of life-long learning.
Contact Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness today to schedule your initial consultation or to inquire about group classes and workshops.