Desiree Nazarian, Nutritionist
Master in Public Health & Nutrition
Desiree Nazarian is a nutritionist and specializes in weight loss, wellness, eating disorders, health eating, dietary requirements. She has been with MyConciergeMD for 12 years. She received her bachelor’s degree from UCLA and has her master’s degree in Public Health and Nutrition from USC. Her focus in on clinical nutrition and creating healthy eating habits for her clients. She provides nutrition counseling not only for overweight patients but for clients looking to live a healthy lifestyle. She also works with physicians and other healthcare providers in disease management. She is able to review laboratory workups and help in the control of chronic conditions such as hypertention, kidney disease, diabetes, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, auto immune conditions as well as cancer. She works closely with health professionals and specialist to ensure you reach your health goals.
Private practice
Desiree has been working with patients at MyConciergeMD as a nutritionist and health coach for over a decade. “As a nutritionist my goal is to guide my patients to lead a healthy lifestyle and have a positive outlook on life and eating habits. My goal is to inspire my patients to make a lifestyle change that is based on proper diet and exercise that is sustainable over their life instead of a quick fix”. I base my approach on both scientific research and personal and professional experience to empower my clients to become the best version of themselves through taking care of their mind, body and soul. I also work closely with various healthcare professionals to optimize my patients’ nutritional and health needs. Together we help our patients achieve their wellness goals.
My passion for healthcare started when I took a course in nutrition science and learned about healthy eating and the importance it has not only on our physical health but also our mental health. As I began eating more healthfully and feeling the improvements, I became inspired to help others look and feel their best and I decided to pursue a career as a nutritionist and health coach. I am dedicated to helping individuals lead their best life and feel empowered to choose health and wellness everyday.
My background includes 14+ years as a Nutritionist and Health & Lifestyle Coach. I have helped many not only achieve weight loss goals but also lead a healthy and balanced lifestyle. For me it is not about fad diets but actually a lifestyle change that patients can easily lead for the rest of their lives.
Treatment of Obesity
We have been treating obesity for a long time and have extensive experience in the different treatments for weight loss and obesity. As a clinical nutritionist and with the assistance of a medical provider, we are able to use medications such as GLP-1 agonists, metformin, appetite suppressants, lipotropic injections to assist with weight loss and treatment of obesity. A detailed diet plan and meal plan is always included with medical treatment options.
Nutrition Program For Weight Loss
Our customized nutrition program for weight loss is a weight management program created by David Nazarian M.D. and myself. The goal of the program is to reshape your lifestyle by promoting healthy habits and breaking unhealthy ones. The goal is to make simple, enjoyable changes that lead to a sustainable healthy weight for the long-term.
Eating disorders treated
There are several types of eating disorders, including:
- Anorexia nervosa is a condition where one has a fear of gaining weight and is typically associated with severe weight loss and intense fear of gaining weight.
- Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that involves binging and purging episodes. Patients often vomit or use laxatives to prevent weight gain.
- Binge eating disorder: is another eating disorder with recurrent episodes of binge eating without the compensatory behavior of purging.
- Pica: Is an eating disorder with a persistent consumption of non-food items such as dirt, hair, or paint.
- Rumination disorder: Involves the regurgitation of food and rechewing. Patients who suffer from this may then re-swallowed or discard the food.
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Patients who suffer from this condition have a lack of interest in eating or avoidance of certain foods. They are often malnourished and have significant weight loss.
Nutrition Advice
As a patient, you will receive a thorough recommendations of dietary changes. Some of the tips that I usually provide my patients include:
- Limit sugary drinks as they are terrible for you and have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
- Eat more nuts and seeds! They are a great source for protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals.
- Avoid ultra-processed foods! They are high in added sugar, refined oil, and other unhealthy ingredients.
- Consume coffee in moderation! Coffee does have health benefits and has been linked to a reduced risk of several illnesses. But don’t over do it!
- Eat fatty fish! It is a great source of protein and healthy fats. Watch out about the kind of fish you eat and mercury content though !
- Get enough sleep! Sleep is so important and underrated! Poor sleep can disrupt appetite hormones and lead to other health issues.
Health Coach
Lets do this together! I will teach you the ways and how to keep on track. It is all about making sustainable lifestyle changes and mortification so you can keep them and continue to your new you!
Once you feel good and look good, you will have all the tools to continue on your health journey. I can follow up on your care and make sure you are continuing on your health goals and reaching your milestones.
Health Goals
I will come up with a comprehensive plan and outline on how to reach your health goals. With the proper education, medical nutrition therapy and treatment, all health goals are attainable.
Celebrity Nutritionist
Thorough the years I have been blessed to work with some of the most well known and influential people in the world. The privacy of health information is paramount and we make sure everything is kept confidential and professional.
Sports Nutritionist
As a sports nutritionist, I specialize in developing different programs for athletes of all levels. I have had the privilege to work with and treat professional teams from the NBA and NFL. I use cutting-edge laboratory testing and blood panels to help my clients reach their goals
CORPORATE NUTRITION CONSULTING
All Companies know the benefits of corporate wellness programs and how important it is for their employees to be healthy and in return productive. Our corporate nutrition consulting aims to reducing healthcare costs and improving productivity. At the same time there is a huge boost to morale among employees. We offer customized corporate nutrition packages to help create a culture of health among employees.