ABOUT STRATEGIC NUTRITION & HOLISTIC THERAPIES
Experience, Perspective & a More Connected Approach to Health
Founded by Heather Fitzgerald, RD, Strategic Nutrition & Holistic Therapies reflects nearly three decades of experience in clinical nutrition, health education, and wellness.
What began with a foundation in traditional nutrition care has evolved into a practice offering comprehensive nutrition and hormone health programs, collaborative professional services, and educational resources designed to make wellness knowledge more accessible.
Today, our mission is to bridge clinical expertise with practical education, giving individuals opportunities to pursue personalized care or build their knowledge through courses, webinars, and wellness resources.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Heather Fitzgerald, RD
Registered Dietitian | Founder, Strategic Nutrition & Holistic Therapies
Heather Fitzgerald is a Registered Dietitian with nearly 30 years of experience in clinical nutrition, health education, and personalized wellness care.
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Michigan State University, Heather began her career working with individuals navigating eating disorders and complex relationships with food. This early experience shaped her understanding of the connections between nutrition, physiology, behavior, and overall well-being.
As her career evolved, Heather expanded her focus to include functional nutrition, hormone and metabolic health, digestive wellness, nutritional deficiencies, and healthy aging. Her professional experience includes private practice, collaboration with integrative healthcare professionals, corporate wellness initiatives, and consulting within the entertainment and fitness industries.
Throughout her career, Heather has remained committed to expanding how nutrition knowledge is shared and applied. Today, she leads Strategic Nutrition & Holistic Therapies while developing educational programs that make her experience and insights accessible to a broader audience.
What Guides Our Work
Individuality
Every person brings a unique health history, set of circumstances, and collection of goals.
Clinical Perspective
Recommendations should be informed by relevant history, assessment, appropriate testing, and professional judgment.
Collaboration
Nutrition and lifestyle support can complement other aspects of healthcare when professionals work within their respective areas of expertise.
Education & Empowerment
Understanding your options helps you take a more informed and active role in your health.
THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND OUR PRACTICE
Health Is More Than What We Eat.
Nutrition is an important foundation for wellness, but meaningful change also requires knowledge, consistency, and an understanding of the individual.
We believe people deserve to be heard, informed, and actively involved in decisions about their health. Professional guidance should be thoughtful and collaborative, with recommendations that consider both clinical needs and the realities of everyday life.
We also believe education should extend beyond the consultation room. Through courses, webinars, and practical resources, we aim to make health and nutrition knowledge available to people who want to learn independently, whether or not they're receiving individualized care.
Our purpose is to support a more informed, engaged, and confident approach to lifelong wellness.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR CARE
Expertise Across Nutrition, Medicine & Wellness
Our team brings together professional backgrounds in clinical nutrition, medicine, and lifestyle wellness. Each contributes a distinct perspective to help support informed decisions, individualized care, and long-term health goals.
Heather Fitzgerald, RD
Founder & Registered Dietitian
With nearly 30 years of experience, Heather Fitzgerald brings a personalized, whole-person approach to nutrition and wellness. A Michigan State University graduate, her background spans eating disorders, functional nutrition, hormonal and metabolic health, digestive concerns, and healthy aging.
Heather believes meaningful care begins with listening, understanding each person's health history, and developing sustainable strategies tailored to their individual needs. She has also shared her expertise through national television and health publications.
Jonathan A. Prince, MD
Founder & Medical Director
Dr. Jonathan Prince is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, including 15 years at Providence Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Tarzana, California.
He earned his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv, Israel, and completed his emergency medicine residency at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and licensed to practice in California and multiple additional states.
As Founder and Medical Director of Alpha Hydration and Wellness, Dr. Prince brings his expertise in integrative wellness, hormone optimization, IV nutrient therapy, peptide protocols, and physician-supervised weight management to a personalized approach to health.
Kristen Blackman, MPH, MS, PA
Physician Assistant
Kristen Blackman is a certified Physician Assistant with over a decade of medical experience and graduate training in public health and physician assistant studies at George Washington University.
Beginning her career in surgical medicine, Kristen developed a passion for the role nutrition, lifestyle, and preventive care play in long-term wellness. She brings a compassionate, practical perspective to helping patients make informed and sustainable health decisions.
Larry Greene, MBA
Lifestyle & Wellness Coach
Larry Greene is an entrepreneur, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and lifestyle coach with nearly two decades of experience in health and fitness.
With an MBA from Pepperdine University and a background in fitness facility ownership, personal training, and program development, Larry helps individuals connect movement, nutrition, mindset, and sustainable behavior change to support long-term health and performance.
EXPLORE STRATEGIC NUTRITION
Ways to Experience Our Expertise
From comprehensive annual care programs to independent wellness education, Strategic Nutrition offers opportunities to work with our team or learn at your own pace.
EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE PRACTICE
Sharing Knowledge Beyond Individual Care
Heather's expertise extends beyond private practice through media appearances, professional collaborations, and contributions to health and wellness publications.
Her career includes appearances on KTLA News, KABC News, and FitTV, along with editorial contributions and work associated with The Biggest Loser Fitness Resorts.
Explore selected features and interviews for more insight into her professional experience and perspective on nutrition and wellness.
