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Marlena Tanner
Registered Dietitian

"It is my hope that through my own recovery, I can help other individuals to recover themselves”. 

 Marlena is a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorder treatment. Being recovered herself from an eating disorder, she gained her experience in a variety of settings with a focus in mental health. She earned her degree from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and completed her internship at Porterville Developmental Center. She has worked as a counselor for adolescents and adults with disabilities and has extensive 12-step experience in alcoholism and overeating disorders.

Prior to becoming a dietitian she gained another eight years of fitness and nutrition experience in New York, working as a certified personal trainer and registered dietetic technician. Through nutrition education, eating disorder awareness training, meal plan development, one-on-one and group coaching, Marlena works to help improve each client’s relationship with food and self.