Mission Statement

Mission Statement

To empower a healthier world, one choice at a time. At Nutrition As Therapy, we ignite a passion for plant-based living, transforming lives and the planet through education, compassion, and community.

Our expert Registered Dietitians guide individuals, communities, and future generations, unlocking the profound benefits of plant-based nutrition for human, animal, and environmental well-being.

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About Nutrition as Therapy

At Nutrition As Therapy, we empower individuals to embrace healthier, plant-based lifestyles through expert guidance and personalized care. Our team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) works closely with patients and healthcare professionals to optimize nutrition for better health outcomes.

With a compassionate approach and a commitment to sustainability, we help transform lives while supporting the well-being of our planet, one choice at a time.

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About Our Founders

Leaders in Food & Nutrition

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Magnolia Vela, MS, RD, CDE

Magnolia Vela is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with over 23 years of experience. She holds a Master's Degree in Nutritional Science from Cal State Long Beach and completed her nutrition/dietetic internship through the University of Northern Colorado. Being of Colombian descent she acknowledges the cultural diversity present amongst clients and appreciates each client for the unique individual that they are. She has always been of the entrepreneurial spirit and started off teaching classes to the latino prenatal population in Los Angeles. She then became the staff RD for Talbert Medical and Universal Care. Shortly thereafter she opened her business otherwise known as Nutrition As Therapy and began counseling clients as she partnered with local doctors and medical groups who were proactive and saw the cost-effectiveness of offering medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to their patients. She now has a team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists that assist her with client therapy. Her goal is to offer clients a thorough and positive experience while they are in counseling from food preparation demonstrations to simple exercise classes where people can experience "hands-on" learning.

Tom Bates

Tom Bates, CQM, SMC, SCET

Experienced Business Growth Strategist with a demonstrated history of working in multiple industries. Skilled in Negotiations, B2B, Estimation, P&L Analysis and multiple different strategies for business growth. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Arizona State University.

Our Registered Dietitian Nutrition Team

Food & Nutrition Experts

Tatiana Arturo

Tatiana Arturo,

RDN
Christian Esparza

Christian Esparza

RDN
Basia-Huicochea

Basia Huicochea

RDN
Jessica Jameson

Jessica Jameson

RDN
Jordan Mars

Shena Moodie

PROJECT MANAGER
Dylan Mehsling

Dylan Mehsling

RD
Tatiana Arturo

Tatiana Arturo,

RDN
Christian Esparza

Christian Esparza

RDN
Basia-Huicochea

Basia Huicochea

RDN
Jessica Jameson

Jessica Jameson

RDN
Jordan Mars

Shena Moodie

PROJECT MANAGER
Dylan Mehsling

Dylan Mehsling

RD

Services

What services are provided?

As Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) we can help you improve your medical condition(s) by assisting you with ABCs:

A - A1C - If diabetes is present we can help you to reach a HgbA1C range of 6% – 6.5% depending on MD or your goals by assisting with eating pattern improvements.

B - Blood Pressure - By choosing more nutrient-dense foods, ensuring adequate calcium intake, monitoring sodium intake, and addressing weight loss needs if necessary while assessing other lifestyle factors, we can assist in reaching a more desirable blood pressure range.

C - Cholesterol - By making easy food swaps, we can work with you to lower LDL and triglycerides, and maintain or elevate HDL.

The above can also lead to more desirable BMI ranges. We also assist those who are in the pre-diabetes state to prevent/delay diabetes, assist with Chronic Kidney (CKD) disease, Liver disease, Asthma, Cancer, Celiac disease, Arthritis, COPD, Constipation, CAD, Cystic Fibrosis, Erectile Dysfunction, Gout, Thyroid issues, Fibromyalgia, Gastritis, Anemia, Osteoarthritis, Protein-Calorie Malnutrition, Stroke, Pancreatitis, Food Allergies and Sensitivities, IBS, Underweight, Malnutrition, Gestational diabetes, Childhood and teen overweight and obesity, Disordered eating,Β and all other medical conditions that can be improved by specific eating patterns.

Other Services Offered

Telehealth consults – see and speak to your dietitian through a computer, tablet or smartphone and complete your consult in the convenience of your own home.

Home consults for tube feeding or homebound patients.

Charities

Nutrition As Therapy donates substantial monthly contributions to help these organizations:

https://www.chrf.org/help.php ! Half goes for food for the children and the other half goes for them to have clean water.

We also give monthly donations to https://www.spcai.org/ !

Children's Hunger Relief Fund - Home Page - Saving Children is What We Do
https://chrf.org

SPCA International I Global Animal Rescue
https://www.spcai.org

Locations

Alhambra Office

801 W Valley Blvd, Suite 206
Alhambra, CA 91803

Culver City

9696 Culver Blvd., Suite 301
Culver City, CA 90232

Encino

17835 Ventura Blvd., Suite 307
Encino, CA 91316

Newport Beach

833 Dover Drive, Suite #33
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Hollywood

1763 North Gower Street
Hollywood, CA 90028

Mansfield, TX

990 Hwy 287
Mansfield, TX 76063

Long Beach

6285 E Spring Street, Suite 284
Long Beach, CA 90808

Riverside

6185 Magnolia, Suite 27
Riverside, CA 90808

San Diego

302 Washington Street #809
San Diego, CA 92103

Contact Us

Magnolia Vela, MS, RD, CDCES

(866) 403-6068

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