About Us
All the nutritionists at Nutrition 4 Life follow the same philosophy and approach with patient care, which we have been providing to our clients for over 20 years. Any of the nutritionists you will meet will follow the same treatment protocol for consistent standard of care.
Our Nutritionists
Sophia Aslanis
Sophia Aslanis RD, CDN, founder of Nutrition4Life, a private practice she has led for over 20 years.
Sophia received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Syracuse University and completed her dietetic internship at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Early in her career, she served as a clinical and outpatient nutritionist for Lenox Hill Hospital and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
She is a Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a New York State Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist.
Sophia specializes in the treatment of eating disorders across genders and age groups, using an individualized approach to improving one’s relationship with food as well as body image. She has completed the Eating Disorder training program at the Renfrew Center, and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP). Sophia has extensive experience in all types of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive exercise, laxative abuse, body dysmorphic disorder, night eating syndrome, AFRID, and emotional eating. Her counseling style is customized to specific needs, providing coaching to address eating disorder symptoms. Sophia also works collaboratively with the entire treatment team toward recovery.
She maintains professional affiliations with The Academy of Eating Disorders (AED), The Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA), and is a member of the Hellenic Medical Society.
Other specialties include gastrointestinal issues, cardiovascular health, endocrine disorders, and weight management.
Sophia has comprehensive knowledge working closely with patients in treatment of specific GI conditions including GERD, IBS, SIBO, IBD, Celiac, and food sensitivities. You can expect a personalized, supportive, and empowering approach during sessions. Passionate about food and healing properties.
Sophia has been featured in several national magazines, including In Touch, Shape, Men’s Fitness, Trader Monthly, and Eating Well. She has contributed as a nutrition expert on iHeartRadio, Cosmos FM, Hellenic Radio Station, New York Post, CBS, DailyFinance.com, and various podcasts. She is contributing Nutrition expert to various online publications including everydayhealth.com and celebrityhealthfitness.com.
At Nutrition4Life she provides in person and telehealth sessions and fluent in Greek.
Ytta Dresdner
Ytta Dresdner, MS,RDN,CDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and a New York State Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist. She earned both her bachelor’s degree and Master of Science in Nutrition from Brooklyn College, completing a dietetic internship as part of her training. Experienced in both clinical and private practice settings, she is passionate about curating a personalized and supportive approach to enhance overall health. At Nutrition4Life, she utilizes evidence-based strategies to treat numerous medical conditions and support disease prevention, in addition to weight management. Ytta uses her extensive knowledge of medical nutrition therapy to empower patients through individualized nutrition counseling, focusing on behavior and lifestyle modifications that promote long-term success. She builds lasting relationships with her patients to help them achieve personal goals and develop a better relationship with food.
Ytta is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Society for Nutrition.
She provides both in-person and Telehealth sessions at Nutrition4Life.
Ytta finds joy in exploring new recipes and delving into diverse cuisines, which enhances her ability to guide patients in incorporating cultural diversity into their meal planning at Nutrition4Life.
