Anca-Maria Cunningham

About Anca-Maria

Hi, I’m Anca—a registered dietitian, nutrition educator, mother of daughters, doctoral candidate, and lifelong student. I have been a registered dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration since 2011. Nutrition is my lifelong passion and second career. I have experience providing medical nutrition therapy to diverse populations in various settings, where I deliver patient-centered nutrition rooted in evidence-based practice. After completing a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, a clinical internship at hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area, and a Master’s in Nutrition Education at San Francisco State University, I pursued certificates of training with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in weight management, counseling, and mindful eating, and a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition at Rutgers University.

Approach to care

Your nutrition story is layered—emotionally, behaviorally, biologically—and deserves time to unfold. I don’t believe in quick fixes nor in one-size-fits-all plans. Let's work on: • Personalized Nutrition, tailored to your lifestyle. • Evolving Plans, adjusted as life unfolds. • Sustainable Journeys: no crash diets or revolutions—just short-term wins and long-term growth. I will partner with you in finding answers that resonate with your needs.

Your first session with Anca-Maria

The first session is 55 minutes (standard for all sessions), and focuses on hearing your main concerns and understanding your nutrition story. The first session is not a one-stop shop, and it differs from follow-up sessions because we first focus on understanding your routines, goals, and challenges. Some useful data: • Recent lab results, medical history, medications, supplements • Your daily routines, preferences, goals • Challenges you have faced with food, diet, and nutrition. As well as things you have tried. Best Practices recommend weekly appointments first month and aim for 12 sessions in 4-5 months to support progress to goals. Nutrition is not a one-and-done stop, but a process.

Location

📍 San Francisco, California

Education

Bachelor of Science Dietetics, Master of Arts Nutrition Education, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition candidate

Hobbies

reading, cooking, board games, traveling, urban walks, nature hikes, pets (cats), movies, other cultures, the public library

Licenses and Certifications