Vanessa Rissetto is a registered dietitian (RD) and the CEO and Co-founder of Culina Health, a revolutionary clinical nutrition care company created in 2020. Prior to starting this venture, she served as the Director of Dietetic Internships at New York University (NYU), where she led the clinical nutrition treatment for a diverse patient population and mentored early-career dietitians — many of whom now work at Culina Health. Before changing careers and becoming an RD, Vanessa earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Fordham University and a master’s degree in marketing from NYU. Today, she seamlessly integrates her passions for business, entrepreneurship and nutrition as the CEO of Culina Health.
Amy Dahl, MS, RD, CEDS, is a Senior Registered Dietitian at Culina Health. She has over 15 years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a HAES-aligned dietitian, Amy is committed to helping patients adopt health-promoting behaviors without focusing on weight. She specializes in eating disorder care, including the treatment of binge-eating disorder, anorexia, and bulimia, providing compassionate, evidence-based support to individuals on their recovery journeys.Before joining Culina Health, Amy worked at Monte Nido Eating Disorder Center, where she gained extensive experience in eating disorder treatment. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Boston College.
Ethical nutrition care for eating disorder recovery requires compassion, commitment, and a patient-centered focus. Providers must create a supportive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued.