Dana Elia

Dana Elia is a Lecturer in the Department of Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine at the University of Western States. She is also the owner of Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness, LLC, and a certified integrative and functional registered dietitian nutritionist with over 28 years of clinical experience.

• Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Montclair State University (1995)
• Master of Science - Health Sciences, Integrative Health & Wellness, Rutgers University (2015)
• Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN), Maryland University of Integrative Health (2020)

Dr. Elia specializes in functional and integrative nutrition, emphasizing the role of food as medicine. Her work focuses on autoimmune disease management, nutrigenomics, and personalized nutrition strategies, informed by her own health journey and clinical expertise. She advocates for holistic approaches to wellness and patient-centered care.

Her accolades include the 2019 Best of Lancaster Award for Nutritionist and the 2019 Student Research Poster Award. She has held leadership roles in Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM) and contributes to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' research initiatives.

Dr. Elia maintains a private practice and collaborates with institutions like Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple University for rare disease advocacy. She has authored books such as The Stem Cell Activation Diet and The Sugar Detox Diet for 50+, which explore nutrition-centric solutions for chronic conditions.