About
Our Philosophy
At East End Nutrition, we believe in a integrative and whole food approach. We understand that nutrition has monumental effects on our bodies and has an ability to prevent, alleviate, and even heal many health conditions. We believe that knowledge is power; it provides you with the confidence to make important day-to-day health care decisions. The path to sustainable change may take time and requires proper education and commitment. Embrace your successes and be patient with yourself as you work toward your goals. We will be with you on your journey with empathy for the difficulties you may face in changing your habits.
Dr. Lara McNeil, DCN, RDN, CDN
Dr. Lara McNeil has a Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master of Science in Nutrition from Stony Brook University’s School of Medicine, where she also completed her Dietetic Internship with an emphasis in Clinical Nutrition. In addition to general practice nutrition, she is especially interested in gastrointestinal (gut) health. As a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she keeps up to date with the latest nutrition research and continuing education to enhance her knowledge and skills.
Lara is also certified by the State of New York as a Dietitian-Nutritionist, holds an advanced certificate of training in Adult Weight Management, and is a member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators and American Diabetes Association. She loves to travel, sail, swing kettlebells, shop at farmers markets, and, of course, cook!
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Claire Holmes, MS, RDN, CDN
Claire Holmes is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who began her journey studying Environmental Engineering at Lehigh University. Inspired by her own health transformation, she pursued a Master of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at Teachers College, Columbia University, completing extensive supervised practice throughout New York City. Certified by the NYSED, Claire specializes in gut health, hormonal health, and women’s health. She’s also a Certified Integrative Nutrition Wellness Coach, emphasizing a holistic approach to well-being.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Claire finds joy in spending time with her cat, exploring new destinations in her camper van, staying active with barre or Pilates classes, and indulging her passion for food through cooking, shopping, and eating!
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Yajaira Vélez
Yajaira, or Yaya, is the right-hand girl at East End Nutrition. She is our
Medical Nutrition Therapy Assistant and is InBody Certified to perform body composition analysis. She is fluent in both spanish and english which is a big help in the office! Yaya is pursuing her own education journey and will continue her psychology studies this fall at SUNY Stony Brook.
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Jeffrey Tuthill
Jeff is a health enthusiast, Certified Medical Assistant, and ACE Certified Personal Trainer. He is also InBody Certified to perform body composition analysis and is excited to assist clients in learning about their current health status and risk of chronic disease using this sophisticated tool. He enjoys working one on one with patients and teaching an early morning HIIT class on the North Fork.