iaedp™ Approved Consultant, Cristina Rivera MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C

Cristina Rivera is a Registered Dietitian and an iaedp™ Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. As a nutrition therapist, Cristina works with clients on how psychological, cultural and societal factors influence food choices and behaviors, while examining the role they play in health and disease.  She challenges traditional stereotypes of eating disorders and uses a framework that accounts for the ways in which lived experiences, cultural identity, and societal pressures intersect. Cristina has over 10 years of experience working in private practice and provides peer supervision and case consultation.

Cristina advocates for equity and inclusion in healthcare, nutrition and food access. Through community outreach, service and education, Cristina aims to reduce barriers to treatment and provide increased representation within the field of professionals.