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Vanessa Lara, PhD, CNS

Nutritionist

Gender: Female
Experience: 11 years

About Vanessa Lara, PhD, CNS

Vanessa Lara, PhD, CNS is a nutritionist and athletic trainer. Dr. Vanessa Lara has 11 years of experience in nutrition.

Education

Vanessa Lara, PhD, CNS earned degrees of a Doctor of Philosophy and Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Licenses

Vanessa Lara, PhD, CNS has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since August 11, 2014, and her NPI number is 1558770800. Dr. Lara certified her NPI information on 05/09/2021.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Vanessa Lara, please call (305) 613-9141.

Nutritionist

Dr. Vanessa Lara is a Nutritionist in Miami, FL with special training and skill in advising patients on what to eat in order to achieve a specific health-related goal, or lead a healthy lifestyle. As a Nutritionist, Vanessa Lara, PhD, CNS performs tutorials on nutrition, assessment of clients' nutrient imbalances, customization of meal plans, evaluation and adjustments of those meal plans, public speaking on the relationship between good nutrition and disease prevention, research on the latest nutritional science studies. Nutrition is the study and management of the nutrients (including essential micronutrients) that are required for the proper functioning of all human biochemical processes. Nutrition medicine treats the causes underlying patients' symptoms, which, although often partly genetic, are usually very much nutrition-dependent. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Nutritionists include diabetes, food allergy and intolerance, IBS syndrome, eating disorders, chronic fatigue, malnutrition, kidney failure and bowel disorders, acne, arthritis, autism, bronchitis, candida, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, cystic fibrosis, depression, fibromyalgia, gout, headaches, high blood pressure, hyper/hypo thyroid, infertility, liver disease, and obesity. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Nutritionists include blood testing, saliva testing, urine testing, stool testing, nutrition and supplementation plan development.

A specialist in adapting and applying food and nutrient knowledge to the solution of food and nutritional problems, the control of disease, and the promotion of health. Nutritionists perform research, instruct groups and individuals about nutritional requirements, and assist people in developing meal patterns that meet their nutritional needs; (2) A nutritionist is someone who has completed undergraduate and/or graduate training in the discipline of nutrition without necessarily meeting the academic and experience requirements to qualify for the Registered Dietitian designation.

Nutritionists in Doral, Miami, FL

Athletic Trainer

Athletic trainers are allied health care professionals who work in consultation with or under the direction of physicians, and specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. Currently, the entry-level employment requirements are a bachelor's degree with a major in athletic training from an accredited university or college. A majority of athletic trainers hold advanced degrees. National board certification is generally required as a condition of state licensure and employment. Most states regulate athletic trainers, and they practice within the scope of that license or regulation. Clinical practice includes emergency care, rehabilitation, reconditioning, therapeutic exercise, wellness programs, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and health care administration.

Athletic Trainers in Doral, Miami, FL

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