Nutrition Services
Food as Medicine: Expert Nutritional Care for a Healthier Life
At OPTIMUS, we believe that food is medicine. Our Nutrition Services program connects patients with dedicated nutrition specialists who provide personalized guidance to help manage chronic conditions and improve overall health.
Our nutrition department is located at the Ruth Rodriguez Wellness Center, 975 East Main Street, Bridgeport, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Meet Our Nutrition Team
Fabiana Soares, RDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Full-time, onsite clinician
- Graduate of the University of New Haven
- Sees patients aged 16 and older
- Specializes in: obesity, diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease
Maria del Mar Mazza, APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC, Nutritionist
- Graduate of Instituto Universitario Fundacion HA Barcelo, Southern Connecticut State University and Regis College
- More than 20 years of Nutrition experience
- Specializes in Obesity Medicine, underweight, diabetes ….
- Specializes in Lactation Medicine, addressing weight gain issues, low milk production rate, hyperlactation, engorgement, mastitis between others
What to Expect
- Personalized nutritional guidance tailored to your health conditions and goals
- Body Composition Analysis (bioelectric impedance) using Inbody scan
- Referral may be required: a referral from your primary care provider may be needed to access nutrition services, particularly for insurance reimbursement purposes
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