Francesca Orlando, DSc, MS, BCHN®, NBC-HWC, NTP, CGP

Functional & Integrative Nutrition Specialist

Dr. Francesca Orlando is a functional and integrative nutritionist dedicated to helping individuals restore balance, resilience, and vitality through a personalized, evidence-based approach to healing. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she blends advanced nutritional science with compassionate, root-cause-oriented care to support complex health conditions and optimize long-term wellness.

Dr. Orlando holds a Doctor of Science in Integrative Health and a Master of Science in Integrative Nutrition. Her doctoral research focused on non-pharmacological sleep interventions for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, while her earlier graduate work examined genetic mechanisms in the developing fetus influenced by maternal nutrition—reflecting her commitment to understanding how nutrition impacts the body at every stage of life.

In her practice, Dr. Orlando integrates insights from nutritional biochemistry, functional medicine, pathology, and lifestyle science to uncover the underlying drivers of imbalance. She considers the full terrain of health—nutrition, inflammation, environment, genetics, and emotional well-being—to design tailored protocols that empower clients to reclaim their energy, focus, and confidence in their bodies.

Dr. Orlando is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® (BCHN®) and a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). She is also a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and a Certified GAPS Practitioner (CGP), bringing a unique integrative lens to both preventive and restorative care.

Beyond her clinical work, she serves on the faculty at the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), mentoring future practitioners in the art and science of integrative nutrition.

Rooted in science and guided by compassion, Dr. Orlando’s mission is to bridge research and real-world healing—helping every client feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.