Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- General health
- Gestational diabetes
- Heart disease
- Heart health
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Menopause
- Prediabetes
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Women's health
Approaches
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Meal planning🤝
Accountability
Identifies as
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- Gluten Free
- Latin American
- Low Carb / Keto
- Mediterranean
- Mexican
- Paleo
- Spanish
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Minimum patient age
About Clarissa
I’m Clarissa Rivera, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board-Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with over 15 years of experience in diabetes and weight management. I specialize in personalized, evidence-based care, including nutrition for individuals on weight management medication and support with diabetes technology. My approach is practical, compassionate, and focused on realistic strategies that fit your daily life. I’m here to help you feel confident, supported, and empowered in reaching your health goals.
Approach to care
Together, we will focus on clear, practical steps that fit into your day-to-day life and evolve as your needs change. I aim to create a space where questions are welcome, and you leave each visit with clarity, confidence, and a plan you can actually use.
Your first session with Clarissa
In your first session, we’ll explore your health, lifestyle, and goals. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan with practical strategies that fit your life, so you can start feeling healthier and more energized right away. I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way, helping you build confidence and reach your health goals.
Education
Master of Science in Nutrition
Hobbies
Cooking, Trail Running, Reading
Licenses and Certifications
BC-ADM - Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management
CDCES - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
LD - Licensed Dietitian
MS - Master of Science
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
