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MARIA A. BELLA, MS, RD, CDN
Founder and Registered Dietitian
ELAINE TANG, MS, RD, CDN
San Francisco, CA
Telehealth appointments only

Maria is the founder of Top Balance Nutrition. Having started her career with a weight loss of over 70 lbs in 2006, Maria now specializes in weight management and heart health. 


In addition to running a busy private practice, Maria is currently on the board of directors of the Northeast Chapter of the National Lipid Association and is the Clinical Nutrition Coordinator at the NYU School of Medicine. 

Maria has been quoted in the leading national publications such as Oprah Magazine, Oxygen, Prevention, International Business Times and Fox News. Maria's first book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Acid Reflux Diet was published in January 2012. 

Maria's motivational approach has led to thousands of success stories. Her support and genuine nature are incomparable. Maria is thoroughly invested in each patient and will stop at nothing to help them achieve their goals.

Maria completed her graduate degree 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 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (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.

 

FAVORITE FOOD: Sashimi or steak tartare, please!

FAVORITE ACTIVITY: Taking long walks.

FUN FACT: Maria never learned how to ride a bike.

Elaine Tang was the first dietitian hired at Top Balance Nutrition. Since then, Elaine got married and had a beautiful baby girl moving closer to her family in California. Elaine remains an integral part of our team providing counseling sessions via Telehealth appointments scheduled all over the world.

 

Elaine combines kindness of heart with firmness and education when necessary and develops creative meal plans based on her culturally developed palate.

 

Elaine's special interests include heart health and diabetes education, weight management, and pre- and post-natal nutrition. As an avid runner, Elaine knows a thing or two about fueling for performance as she has completed a number of half and full marathons.

 

Elaine completed her master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York University and her Dietetic Residency at Stamford Hospital in Connnecticut. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Greater New York Dietetic Association, and Chinese Americans in Dietetics and NUtrition.

 

FAVORITE FOOD: PB&J sandwiches.

FAVORITE ACTIVITY: Trying new food and learning more about a cuisine.

FUN FACT: Elaine loves watching DIY shows on homes and furniture even though she doesn't own a house or a power tool!

NATALIE LOKATYR
Office Manager

Natalie is the office manager at Top Balance Nutrition. Natalie is both educated and opinionated keeping us all entertained during the most stressful times.

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FAVORITE FOOD: Potatoes, oysters, filet mignon, pasta fagioli

FAVORITE ACTIVITY: Soccer, running, swimming.

FUN FACT: Natalie is a native of Ukraine and is fluent in three languages.

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New York, NY 10016

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Miami Beach, FL 33140

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