Samantha Balkaran

About Samantha

Samantha Balkaran, MA, RDN, CDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) with over eight years experience in clinical and outpatient nutrition. Currently she works in corporate wellness where she helps corporate employees and executives create sustainable lifestyle changes to promote optimal health and well- being in the workplace. Previously, she worked at Stamford Health Medical Group working with their Diabetes and Endocrinology practice group where she worked on a medical weight loss program as well as helped educate patients with endocrine disorders. Prior to that she worked at Lenox Hill Hospital and White Plains Hospital where she had cardiac, oncology, and critical care unit coverage. She is passionate about preventative health care and helping her clients achieve, and maintain their health and wellness goals.

Approach to care

I am here as an accountability partner and resource for you. We will work together to create actionable goals surrounding your desired health outcomes. I will provide a safe, judgment free space for you to discuss any health concerns you may have. With my health coaching background, I like to explore the root cause of any health concerns as a starting point to help us build a plan to achieve and sustain your goals.

Your first session with Samantha

During our first session we will take time to discuss your background, health history, and what brought you to book the session. From there we will discuss more in depth your past successes and failures, as well as barriers that may have gotten in your way to prevent you from achieving your goals. We will then create a sustainable plan to build upon as we work together towards achieving your goals.

Location

📍 Chappaqua, New York

Education

Bachelor of Science from the Pennsylvania State University and Masters in Multidisciplinary Health Communication at Fontbonne University

Hobbies

Hiking, skiing, being outdoors, and spending time with my husband and two young daughters + our yellow lab rose

Licenses and Certifications