Sara Leung

RD

Registered Dietitian

CREDENTIALS/DISCIPLINE: RD (Registered Dietitian)

BOARD CERTIFIED: Yes, Commission of Dietetic Registration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Number of years treating patients with eating disorders: 15+ years

Number of patients with eating disorders we treat annually: 10+

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERTISE: Sara first discovered her passion for nutrition in college at Chico State. After earning a degree in nutrition sciences, she completed the dietetic internship at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and passed the national exam to become a Registered Dietitian. After returning to California, Sara joined Bay Area Nutrition, LLC, helping counsel individuals on a myriad of different nutrition issues including diabetes management, disordered eating, and overall health and wellness. In 2011 Sara joined Cielo House—Eating Disorder Treatment Center, in San Jose, California, where she specialized in treating all forms of disordered eating. Sara launched a private practice in San Jose in 2013, offering one-on-one counseling for clients with a range of nutrition needs. Her independent work in the field has led her to be a speaker, sharing her expertise and insights in numerous settings.

TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: Known for her energy, passion, and open-minded approach to nutrition, Sara has been practicing in the fields of eating disorders and disordered eating, diabetic and chronic disease management, and more since 2007. As a practitioner, she puts her clients first, building a solid foundation of trust and open, honest communication about their dietary needs. Sara aims to simplify nutrition for clients, de-mystifying food and integrating it into a complete and balanced life. Her easygoing personality, combined with insight and experience, makes her the perfect fit for clients who want to work with someone who’s both friendly and has a high level of expertise.

FEES: Cash, Credit Cards; out-of-network, provides Superbills

LANGUAGES:

  • English

POPULATION SERVED:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Athletes
  • Couples
  • Ethnic Minorities
  • Families
  • Females
  • LGBTQ+
  • Males
  • Seniors

CONDITIONS TREATED:

  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Co-Morbidity
  • Compulsive Exercise
  • Night Eating Syndrome
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Orthorexia
  • OSFED
  • Overeating
  • PTSD
  • Weight Stigma

TREATMENT APPROACHES:

  • Biofeedback
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Support Groups

TREATMENT SETTINGS:

  • E-Therapy Support (email)
  • Outpatient
  • Phone Counseling
  • Telehealth