Eliza Cheng

she/her/hers

Meet the Dietitian

Hi! I’m Eliza

I am an anti-diet, gender-inclusive, and weight-inclusive dietitian, empowering others to heal their relationship with food and movement, while developing respect for their bodies.

As a clinician who struggled with my relationship with food and body, I can provide empathy and support from a different perspective.

I know what it’s like to struggle and how hard, yet fulfilling, recovery is.

I am passionate about helping people find freedom from diet culture and food guilt to live a life without letting food rules dictate their lives. I believe that whole-person care should be incorporated to support one’s recovery.

I was born and raised in a beautiful country in Southeast Asia called Malaysia. There, I grew up on an island, where we are known for our rich food culture and sandy white beaches. I moved to the U.S. in 2018 to further my education and completed my Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Loma Linda University. I completed my dietetic internship at Loma Linda University Medical Center and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

I have experience working in eating disorder treatment, including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient hospitalization for children, teens, and adults. I am also experienced in providing in-patient care to provide care for those in mental health crises.

More about Eliza

Outside of being a dietitian, I’m also a cat mom & wife. My “children” (kitties) are Milo and Luna Lovegood (picture shown).

My favorite dish is Hainanese Chicken Rice (picture shown).

I am a Swiftie loud and proud - my favorite albums are Speak Now and Lover!!

My favorite snack is a combination of Ritz crackers and tuna salad.

My favorite form of movement includes anything that involves water.

Catan is my favorite board game.

I am a type 2 on the Enneagram.

I believe that diversity, inclusion and equality are key components in order to foster compassion and empathy in healthcare.

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Loma Linda University, California

Registered Dietitian (RD) by Commission on Dietetic Registration(#86209676)

Utah Certified Dietitian License (#13607525-4901)

Tennessee Dietitian License (#4819)

Member, EDRD Pro.

Member, International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians (IFEDD).

HEALer’s Circle Clinician, Project Heal.

Member, The Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH).

  • Completed Training for:

    • Family Based Therapy

    • Sports Nutrition + Eating Disorders for Dietitians

    • Digestive Disorders in Eating Disorders

    • Hormone health and eating disorders

    • Trauma in Dietetic Care

Receives ongoing clinical supervision in the nutrition care of eating disorders.

Acknowledgment

I want to acknowledge the privileges I hold as an Asian, cisgender, thin, and able-bodied practitioner. My goals as a dietitian are to continue educating myself, working on reducing harm in my practice, and understanding important issues that those I work with face, such as implicit/explicit bias, discrimination, racism, fatphobia, ableism, and healthism.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to start your journey toward food freedom, would like more information, or have questions to ask - let’s chat! Book a complimentary 20-minute clarity call, and we’ll discuss how we can support you in reaching your goals.