Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness, LLC

The Whole Person Approach to Wellness!

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Let food be thy medicine and let thy medicine be food.

-Hippocrates

Our Philosophy

At Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness, we see each person as a whole individual.  Our Doctoral-level trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) believes in providing each client with a holistic program based upon their unique needs.  We educate and support our clients through a step by step process that encourages gradual realistic changes to promote long-lasting lifestyle change.  Fusion's integrative, functional, and personalized approach to wellness through nutrition, health, and healing is based upon both the Integrative Medicine and the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Therapy Models.  New clients will complete a Functional Medicine Analysis which will provide us the necessary information to create a customized plan for you. This whole-person model to wellness advocates using "food as medicine".  Plans for the use of whole food therapies, functional foods, and dietary supplements are based upon the needs of the individual.  Fusion's whole-person approach may also include recommendations for mind-body modalities in one's personalized wellness program.

All services are provided by a DOCTOR of clinical nutrition and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with advanced training in Integrative Health and Wellness AND FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION.

• Integrative & Functional Nutrition Counseling and Coaching for all age groups

• GI-Focused Nutrition Interventions

• Stem Cell Activation Programs

• Nutrigenomic Programs

• Cancer prevention and cancer recovery programs

• Functional lab & nutrigenomic testing

• Public speaking/educational programming for medical and lay audiences

Why is it important to seek the advice of a Licensed and Credentialed Integrative & Functional Registered DietitIan Nutritionist

For many, it’s hard to navigate through the variety of titles people use to set up shop as a “nutritionist”. There are individuals who call themselves “nutritionists” or "nutrition coaches" and offer nutrition services without adequate education, formal training, and licensing as a nutrition professional.  Many states have licensure laws regarding nutritionists. While health coaches/nutrition coaches/nutrition counselors may suggest healthy food choices and healthier lifestyles, they cannot formulate a nutrition diagnosis, prescribe therapeutic diets or provide medical nutrition therapy.  The Integrative & Functional Registered Dietitian Nutritionist has a college degree and years of advanced practice training in integrative and functional medicine plus has passed a national examination to obtain the RDN credential. The RDN is required to obtain 75 hours of continuing education every 5 years to maintain RDN status. In Pennsylvania, the Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) is required to obtain 48 continuing education hours every 2 years to maintain state licensure.  Please be sure to check the qualifications of any nutritionist/coach and look for advanced nutrition degrees and proper credentials.

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The first step towards change is awareness.  The second step is acceptance.
-Nathaniel Branden

As of 6/1/2022, Dr. Elia will no longer be accepting commercial insurance plans. Clients will be provided with a superbill in which they can submit to their insurance for out-of-network reimbursement. HSA/FSA funds can be used to pay for your sessions with Dr. Elia.

• Use our online scheduling tool below to select your package or appointment. You may also call the office at 717-917-5259. All sessions are held via telehealth.

• You will receive a confirmation email from us when your appointment has been reviewed and confirmed. This email will contain important links - for new clients it contains the link for your new client paperwork, and for all clients, it includes the link to your telehealth session.

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.

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Anti-Inflammatory Plan

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• Fusion IHW is the winner of the 2019 Best of Lancaster Award for the nutritionist category!

• I have to share my amazing news with you. Today I had a check up with my eye doctor. I have had the beginning of macular degeneration for many years as evidenced by drusen on my retina. When the doctor looked at the pictures from my optical coherence tomography he was surprised. My eyes were greatly improved. Many of the drusen were gone! He checked all the images which look at different angles and he said “this is the real thing. In my 30 years of practice I have ever only had one persons eyes improve like this”. This is because of the supplements Dana put me on!  I am so thankful and grateful to you and your input regarding my health. 

• I have been working with Dana for months now, and I have seen such an improvement in my overall well being! She has helped me get on track with my diet, and also helped me discover the root of my stomach issues! She had food sensitivity tests right in her office which I was able to process the next day. She really cares about my health and well-being, and now I'm working with her on other issues in my life. Thanks Dana for your help!

• We want to let you know that we are both seeing some very positive changes in our gut functions and are crediting these to your care.

• Dana is a godsend! I have been struggling with health issues for years, have been to countless providers and she was the first person to truly listen to my story and connect the dots. She is extremely knowledgable in nutrition, functional medicine, and autoimmune issues. Within the first 2 weeks of following the plan we worked on, I'm feeling better for the 1st time in over a decade. Thank-you Dana and Fusion.

• Nutritionist there was great. Very knowledgeable!

• Dana was excellent! In working with her for what I considered "minor" gastrointestinal issues, I ended up uncovering a much more serious issue which I was able to address before it became something larger. Highly recommend!

• Dana has many years experience in integrative health and wellness and has been fantastic in holistic nutrition/ supplement support for helping to confirm and clarify long-standing autoimmune and diet related issues for me. Words cannot express the gratitude! I would highly recommend her expertise to anyone seeking this type of professional guidance.

• I had been very healthy and eating a healthy diet for over 30 years. Prior to that I was diagnosed with lupus in my early 20's and treated successfully. Only pregnancy seemed to bring on a flare-up. So after giving birth to my son in 1984 I was very healthy. I am not sure what happened and neither does any doctor I saw but I had numerous and different "gut issues, I lost 25-30- lbs. I did not like or want food (which was not me) and I was so low on energy and I was always very active and high energy. So when my daughter kept suggesting I see a dietician/nutritionist I finally agreed never thinking I would need one since I had always been a healthy eater! Dana was the one person that helped me on a path to where I am today. I saw MANY doctors and was put on many medications which I would rather be able to help myself in natural ways! Eventually I was diagnosed with collagenous colitis which was right before I saw Dana and once that was cleared up and I followed Dana's path for me (which was a slower one , but I realized the only way to get well again) I did continue to improve and I have gained half the weigh back which I am good with. I still have not put all the things back in my diet that I had to eliminate yet, but I am slowly doing it. Dana looked at me the whole person and figured out what was my path. I am very grateful for her guidance and expertise!

• I met with Dana after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I was anxious about the diagnosis, exhausted, and looking for answers more sustainable than the steroids I was prescribed. Dana put my mind at ease, helped to plan and implement an appropriate diet, and suggested supplements that have helped me immensely. I have more energy than I've had in years, and I'm hopeful that I will be able to manage my disease without a lot of medication. Dana's clinical understanding of disease and nutrition, along with her calm and kind approach is just perfect.

• FIHW has been an excellent resource and guide in restoring my health. As someone living with Crohn's disease and other autoimmune disorders, I needed help in healing my gut and getting on a diet I could tolerate well. Dana helped me figure that out. Also, she explained how important certain vitamin levels are, and I discovered that my vitamin D was dangerously low. Now I'm on the road to healing, and it feels great! Also, Dana was always very prompt in replying to emails and phone calls. It's so nice having someone I can reach out to with questions.

• I have been diagnosed with SMA Syndrome. Dana has been so helpful to me in getting the proper care for this condition. She has given me many helpful and cost efficient suggestions for my diet.

• Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness has been a great asset to surviving my first year after diagnosis of Celiac's Disease in 03/2014. Thank you Dana!

• Very nice people

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Email

FusionIHW@gmail.com

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CNS Supervision Overview

Work one on one with Dr. Elia

Now accepting new CNS candidates needing supervision hours.

Dr. Elia is a pre-approved preceptor for the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists.

Just as Dr. Elia personalizes programs with her clinical clients, she will do the same for those working with her towards their CNS supervision hours. CNS candidates are required to obtain 1,000 hours of supervised practice in clinical nutrition care. BCNS requires that for every 40 hours a CNS candidate works towards meeting their competencies, a minimum of 1 hour must be spent with their CNS supervisor.

Together you and Dr. Elia will construct a program that suits your individual needs and goals using a combination of observational experience and independent/direct experience:

• Debriefing calls to review your current clients

• Past client case reviews (studies and/or presentations)

• Creation of client-driven education materials and group programs

• Opportunities to meet with Dr. Elia’s clients

• Group calls (when available)

CNS Candidate requirements

In order to work with Dr. Elia candidates must meet the following:

• Must hold a Master of Science or Doctoral degree in a field of nutrition or a related field (including, but not limited to Public Health, Health Science, Biochemistry, Nursing, Physician’s Assistant, Dietetics) from a United States regionally accredited college or university, or its foreign equivalent; OR Doctoral degree in a field of clinical healthcare (including, but not limited to, DC, DDS, OD, Doctor of Nursing, ND, PharmD) from a United States regionally accredited college or university, or its foreign equivalent.

• Are actively working towards their CNS Certification while also building their own client base.

• Are able to work independently.

• Are well organized and maintain detailed logs of their direct and indirect experience hours to be reviewed by Dr. Elia

• Candidates must be available for routine phone/ video calls.

Dr. Elia makes it simple and affordable to obtain your hours.

Dr. Elia is passionate about helping to mentor and support the next generation of qualified nutrition professionals and therefore keeps her CNS Supervision fees reasonable and affordable. Fees are $100 per 100 CNS hours and $100 per hour for review sessions.

If you’re ready to begin the discussion about working with Dr. Elia as your CNS Supervisor please complete the form below.