Virtual Nutrition Therapy.
Covered by Insurance.
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Hi, I'm Celena
(She/Her)
I’m a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist who is passionate about the connection between mental and physical health. I blend evidence-based nutrition practices with a personalized, trauma-informed approach to help you create sustainable, meaningful changes that help you feel your best.
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My Background
Northern Arizona University
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2014 - Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Sonoran University of Health Sciences
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2021 - Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition
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American Association of Drugless Practitioners
2021 - Certified Health Coach
Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists
2023 - Certified Nutrition Specialist
Trauma Institute International
2024 - Certified Functional Medicine and Trauma Specialist
Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice
2024 - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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2024 - 40 Under 40 award honoree
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My Services
I call my practice Inner Ecology to honor the fact that we each carry within us a rich and dynamic web of life—from the microbes of our gut, to the mitochondria in our cells, all the way up to the organ systems that constitute our biological landscape.
Like all ecosystems, our bodies seek balance. When this balance is disrupted, whether through chronic stress, trauma, or poor nutrition, it can have a serious impact on our physical and mental health.
My mission is to support you in finding your way back to balance through nourishment and self care.
My Specialties
mental health nutrition
emotional eating
disordered eating
intuitive eating
mindful eating
health at every size
gut health
digestive disease
prediabetes/diabetes
histamine intolerance
mental health nutrition
emotional eating
disordered eating
intuitive eating
mindful eating
health at every size
histamine intolerance
prediabetes/diabetes
gut health
digestive disease
Step 1 - Verify and Schedule
Use the booking link above to fill out the insurance verification form and schedule your first appointment. I will notify you about the details of your coverage once the insurance check is complete.
Step 2 - Initial Consult
Make sure you are in a quiet, private location for our initial 90-minute appointment. We'll be reviewing your health history, nutritional needs, goals, preferences, and barriers. We will also start creating a personalized plan.
Step 3 - Regular Follow-ups
Our follow-ups take place on a weekly to monthly basis. We use this time to reflect on progress, address challenges, spend time on nutrition education, and make adjustments according to your needs.
Client Testimonials
Working with Celena Leland over the past six months has been such a transformative experience for me. When I started, I didn’t fully understand what I needed or how to build a healthier lifestyle for myself.
Through this journey, I’ve learned so much not just about nutrition, but about myself. I’ve discovered how deeply my emotions are connected to my eating habits, and with Celena’s guidance, I’ve been able to approach my journey with curiosity and compassion.
Celena has created a space where I’ve truly felt seen, heard, and understood. Our conversations have helped me uncover answers I didn’t even realize I was searching for. Because of her support, I now feel empowered to make decisions rooted in self-awareness, growth, and self-love.
Her patience, compassion, and non-judgmental approach make every session feel safe and meaningful. What has impacted me the most is being able to explore the root causes behind my struggles something that has changed me far beyond just nutrition.
I’m incredibly grateful for Celena and the positive impact she’s had on my life. This journey has been about so much more than food, it’s been about healing, growth, and becoming a better version of myself.
Alejandra
Working with Celena has genuinely changed my relationship with food and with myself. As a vegetarian, I'd always wanted to feel confident that I was truly nourishing my body and she made that feel not only achievable but joyful. She has an incredible gift for meeting you exactly where you are, with warmth and zero judgment.
What's made the biggest difference isn't just the practical guidance, it's how Celena has helped me completely reframe the way I think about food and body image. I used to let those worries quietly run my day. Now, they don't. She helped me see food as something that supports and energizes me, not something to stress over.
If you're looking for someone who is not only knowledgeable but genuinely caring, supportive, and invested in your whole wellbeing, not just what's on your plate, I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Maddie
Celena is so great!! She keeps me focused on my goals and helps me work through them in manageable steps, always offering her expertise and guidance along the way. Nutrition is such an interesting and integral topic, it feels so great to be able to speak with a professional about my journey healing my relationship with food and myself!
Jordan
Celena has been an amazing nutritionist and teacher! She is so encouraging, knowledgeable, and has been a joy to talk to through this journey! She keeps me mindful of my goals, and helps me so much when I struggle. My favorite quote she shared with me is “Small hinges open big doors” and it keeps me grounded. It’s the small changes that have made me successful thus far and I'm looking forward to continuing the work! Once I FINALLY got into ONEderland (under 200lbs), I knew it was working! Thank you so much!
Pamela
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Working with Celena Leland over the past six months has been such a transformative experience for me. When I started, I didn’t fully understand what I needed or how to build a healthier lifestyle for myself.
Through this journey, I’ve learned so much not just about nutrition, but about myself. I’ve discovered how deeply my emotions are connected to my eating habits, and with Celena’s guidance, I’ve been able to approach my journey with curiosity and compassion.
Celena has created a space where I’ve truly felt seen, heard, and understood. Our conversations have helped me uncover answers I didn’t even realize I was searching for. Because of her support, I now feel empowered to make decisions rooted in self-awareness, growth, and self-love.
Her patience, compassion, and non-judgmental approach make every session feel safe and meaningful. What has impacted me the most is being able to explore the root causes behind my struggles something that has changed me far beyond just nutrition.
I’m incredibly grateful for Celena and the positive impact she’s had on my life. This journey has been about so much more than food, it’s been about healing, growth, and becoming a better version of myself.
Alejandra
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Working with Celena has genuinely changed my relationship with food and with myself. As a vegetarian, I'd always wanted to feel confident that I was truly nourishing my body and she made that feel not only achievable but joyful. She has an incredible gift for meeting you exactly where you are, with warmth and zero judgment.
What's made the biggest difference isn't just the practical guidance, it's how Celena has helped me completely reframe the way I think about food and body image. I used to let those worries quietly run my day. Now, they don't. She helped me see food as something that supports and energizes me, not something to stress over.
If you're looking for someone who is not only knowledgeable but genuinely caring, supportive, and invested in your whole wellbeing, not just what's on your plate, I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Maddie
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Celena is so great!! She keeps me focused on my goals and helps me work through them in manageable steps, always offering her expertise and guidance along the way. Nutrition is such an interesting and integral topic, it feels so great to be able to speak with a professional about my journey healing my relationship with food and myself!
Jordan
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Celena has been an amazing nutritionist and teacher! She is so encouraging, knowledgeable, and has been a joy to talk to through this journey! She keeps me mindful of my goals, and helps me so much when I struggle.
My favorite quote she shared with me is “Small hinges open big doors” and it keeps me grounded. It’s the small changes that have made me successful thus far and I'm looking forward to continuing the work!
Pamela
