NEW YORK, January 24, 2026 — Registered dietitian-nutritionist Reyna Franco is making waves not just in private practice, but as a leader shaping the future of nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Her work demonstrates a commitment to personalized care and preventative health, addressing a wide spectrum of conditions from diabetes to cancer.
A Multifaceted Approach to Wellness
Franco integrates cultural sensitivity and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Franco provides medical nutrition therapy for a diverse range of health concerns, including weight management, sports nutrition, and chronic diseases.
- She is a dedicated educator, having taught at institutions like Albert Einstein College of Medicine and LaGuardia Community College.
- Franco actively leads within professional organizations, currently chairing the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist Member Interest Group.
- Her practice emphasizes lifestyle medicine principles to reduce chronic disease risk and enhance overall health.
Franco, a New York City-based professional, holds a master’s degree in nutrition and exercise physiology from Columbia University and is a certified specialist in sports dietetics and a certified personal trainer. She’s a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, reflecting a dedication to the holistic integration of nutrition, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors for optimal health. A core tenet of her approach is recognizing and respecting the diverse dietary habits of her patients.
From Clinical Practice to Corporate Wellness
Beyond individual patient care, Franco extends her expertise to the corporate world, offering wellness counseling and seminars to organizations of all sizes. This broad reach underscores her belief in the power of preventative nutrition to improve population health. She has also contributed to the education of future healthcare professionals, teaching sports nutrition to medical students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and life cycle nutrition and nutrition counseling to undergraduate students at LaGuardia Community College.
Franco’s commitment to training extends to precepting nutrition students and interns, and she notably created the sports nutrition rotation for the New York Distance Dietetic Internship program. This initiative demonstrates her dedication to fostering the next generation of qualified nutrition professionals.
Leadership in the Field
Franco’s influence extends beyond clinical and educational settings into professional leadership. She currently serves as chair of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist Member Interest Group. She also holds the positions of treasurer and secretary of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, building on a history of service that includes roles as past president, awards committee chair, and grant committee chair. She remains actively involved in the Greater New York Dietetic Association and the Long Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Her multifaceted career exemplifies a dedication to improving health through evidence-based nutrition and a commitment to leadership within the field.
