Nutrition Counseling with Alana Kessler MS, RD, CDN, CYT

Type of Nutrition Counseling Offered:
Individualized sessions

Please contact Alana to schedule an appointment at alana@sanghayoganyc.com

*Note: Initial Consultation: First time client in that particular modality. Follow up: All other appointments for each particular modality that isn't the first time. Unless otherwise specified.

About Nutrition Counseling:
Food is an essential part of our lives as thriving human beings. What we put into our body has an effect on both our physical and emotional health. The choices we make can also impact the efficiency and proficiency in which we move through our lives. The goal of nutrition counseling is to provide you with the support, knowledge and tools to integrate and rejuvenate your mind and body.

Your first counseling session will include an intensive dialogue on health, nutrition, and lifestyle history in the span of 60 minutes. Follow up sessions ensure and reinforce changes and are generally 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Counseling is recommended for:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Diabetes
• Family Nutrition
• Food Allergy/Intolerance
• Gastrointestinal Issues
• General Health and Wellness
• Glycemic Control
• Healthy Cooking Strategies
• High Cholesterol
• Hypertension
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Osteoporosis
• Pregnancy and Lactation
• Sports Nutrition
• Vegetarian Diets
• Weight Management

Alana Kessler, MS, RD, CDN, CYT, is a registered dietitian, founder of Sangha Yoga Shala and co-founder of Poshan Complementary Nutrition, a wellness service located in New York City. Steadfast in her passion for healthy living, Alana obtained a master's in clinical nutrition and a bachelor's in nutrition and dietetics from New York University. Through the integration of nutrition, yoga and mindfulness, Alana provides individuals with the practical tools they need to live more balanced and meaningful lives.

Professionally trained in yoga and meditation methods, Alana encourages clients to incorporate breath, movement and conscious awareness into their daily routines. By employing these practices and other lifestyle modification techniques, Alana assures individuals they will experience reduced stress, diminished anxiety and a stronger core, resulting in a healthier existence.

A former athlete, Alana can personally attest to the wonders of alternative fitness regimens. When a sports injury hampered her ability to run as a teenager, Alana turned to yoga and meditation as a safe and effective way to maintain fitness.

During her travels to Europe and Southeast Asia, Alana cemented her knowledge of Eastern practices and mindfulness techniques, and uniquely couples Eastern and Western methodologies to promote a proactive and preventative approach to health.

Prior to Sangha, Alana served as a registered dietitian at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York, NY. Working in the cardiac care unit, intensive care unit, geriatric psych and general medicine areas, she managed different disease states and used deductive reasoning to help patients receive the best nutrition care possible. She founded Sangha Yoga Shala as a way of reaching a greater scope of individuals on a deeper level.

Originally from Long Island, NY, Alana enjoys singing and songwriting. She also likes to read, travel and swim, as well as, skydive.