Top BalanceNutrition®                     New York City Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists

Maria Bella, MS, RD, CDN, CPT

Maria Alexandra Bella is a registered dietitian and the founder of Top Balance Nutrition – a Manhattan-based nutrition private practice. Maria first founded Top Balance Nutrition in 2008, which now employs a staff of registered dietitians and personal trainers and offers individual and group nutrition consultations, corporate wellness programs, and personal training packages.

Maria is certified in Adult Weight Management and is a specialist in dietary cholesterol management, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, gastrointestinal conditions, eating disorders, as well as general nutrition concerns.  

Maria completed her Masters in Clinical Nutrition at New York University and her Dietetic Residency at New York University Langone Medical Center. She is an active member of the American Dietetic Association (Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Weight Management, Behavioral Health, and Vegetarian Nutrition practice groups), the Greater New York Dietetic Association, the National Lipid Association, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Maria's first book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Acid Reflux Diet, was published in January 2012.

During her spare free time, you can find Maria skiing, running, or visiting a new country.

Elaine Tang, RD

Elaine Tang is a registered dietitian at Top Balance Nutrition. Her specialty is in weight loss management, eating disorders, heart disease, high blood pressure, pediatric health, diabetes treatment, and overall healthy eating.

Elaine completed her dietetic residency at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut, and is working towards her Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York University. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, Greater New York Dietetic Association, and Chinese Americans in Dietetics and Nutrition.

Elaine’s involvement with her patients is not limited to scheduled office appointments. She also plans food-shopping tours with patients at local markets and conducts regular corporate seminars.

During her free time, Elaine enjoys dining out in New York. She reviews restaurants regularly and is invited to soft-opening events to help adjust and modify the menu. An avid runner, Elaine has completed a number of half- and full-marathons.

Camille Gregorio

Camille is well-known to many of our patients as the front-desk person who is responsible for scheduling appointments, checking insurance coverage, and helping out during many corporate events.

Few people know that Camille is also a brilliant nutrition student passionate about public health and disease prevention.

Camille is always full of energy and her smile and laughter are contagious. She is a true asset to our team.