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Lana Scales MS, RD, CNSC, ACSM EP-C

Clinical Dietitian / Nutrition Support Clinician

Lana Scales has worked in the field of Health & Wellness for over 25 years. Her educational background includes a
Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Madonna University. Lana is a Registered Dietitian who completed her dietetic internship at Hurley Medical
Center, Level One Trauma Center, in Flint Michigan.  In addition, Lana has a Master of Science in Human Nutrition
from Eastern Michigan University. She is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician and is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Certified Exercise Physiologist.  Lana was also accepted into the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center’s Preceptorship program with successful completion.

Lana has worked in various critical care settings that include St. John’s Hospital and Medical Center as a Nutrition Support Clinician covering the Medical Intensive Care Unit and GI Surgical Stepdown and Beaumont Hospital System as an Inpatient Clinical Dietitian. Lana’s managerial experience includes Clinical Dietitian Supervisor and Acting Chief of the Nutrition and Food Service Department for the John D. Dingell Detroit VA Medical Center. Lana has also taught at the college level as an adjunct instructor for Madonna University instructing future dietitians and healthcare professionals. In private practice, Lana provides nutrition consultations specializing in medical conditions that
affect blood sugar, blood pressure, weight changes, autoimmunity, and gut health. She was the nutrition consultant for the Tri-County Celiac Support Group of Southeastern Michigan for nine years. Lana has experience facilitating in the clinical setting educating physicians and medical residents on medical nutrition therapy. Lana has over 25 years of experience conducting seminars and workshops in both corporate and community settings. You can catch Lana Scales RD Your Clinical Dietitian on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and coming soon on YouTube and Tik Toc!

Professional memberships and associations

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics eatright.org

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) nutritioncare.org 

American College of Sports Medicine www.acsm.org 

Certifications

Certified Nutrition Support Clinician  Oct 16, 2015 – Present       

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Nov 17, 2001 – Present

Registrations

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist