Health expert, media expert, consultant and author Samantha Heller is a registered dietitian, certified dietitian/nutritionist and exercise physiologist with a dual Master of Science degree in nutrition and applied physiology from Teachers’ College, Columbia University.  Samantha is the Clinical Nutrition Coordinator at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT. She hosts a live two hour show on NYU Langone Medical Center’s DOCTOR Radio, on SiriusXM channel 81.  Her show is live every Friday from 12-2 p.m. ET.

Samantha’s popular book GET SMART:SAMANTHA HELLER’S NUTRITION PRESCRIPTION FOR BOOSTING BRAIN POWER AND OPTIMIZING TOTAL BODY HEALTH is the only medically peer reviewed health book on the market today.  Entertaining, fun and chock full of bulleted tips and recommendations Get Smart helps people of all ages get smarter, improve memory, lose weight, feel happier, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as dementia, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.  It is published by the prestigious Johns Hopkins University Press 2010.

With over a decade of clinical experience as a health professional Samantha works with people of all ages, from all walks of life. Samantha developed and ran NYU Langone Medical Center’s Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation & Prevention Nutrition program for almost 10 years.  As a clinical nutritionist and health & wellness expert, Samantha has helped people with heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and other health issues adopt healthier lifestyles and achieve their health goals.  “I do not believe in dieting, fads or quick fixes.” says Samantha.  “I believe first in learning about healthy eating and what a healthy lifestyle is.  I strive to help people learn how to improve their health and create a healthy lifestyle that includes all aspects of their lives.”

Known for her accessibility, knowledge, confidence and attractive on-camera demeanor Samantha is a favored expert on TV news shows such as Doctor Oz, Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS Early Show, Fox  Evening News, Fox & Friends, NBC Evening News, CBS Evening News, O’Reilly Factor, MSNBC, Good Day New York, The View, CBS Newspath, NY1 News, Today in New York, WABC News, WFSB’s Better Connecticut and WNBC News.

Regarded as a specialist in the fields of clinical nutrition, health, medical nutrition therapy - including expertise in diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and obesity, wellness, stress management, exercise and fitness, Samantha is a highly sought after expert, spokesperson, writer and public speaker.

Recent speaking engagements include: GE Global Leaders Meeting, Cooper Companies Wellness Summit, Suburban Hospital Community Health series, Griffin Hospital’s Women’s Day of Health and Unilever’s Lunch and Learn.

As a writer Samantha’s articles have appeared in publications such as Health, My Family Doctor, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health,  Heart Healthy Living, Glamour, Healthy Aging, Today’s Health & Wellness, American Health & Fitness, Spry and MSN Health & Fitness.com.

In addition to her radio, TV, consulting, clinical nutrition, lecturing, media and writing work, Samantha works in the community teaching ground breaking nutrition & health classes free to the public at Griffin Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care and volunteers her time giving health talks and health counseling at senior centers, nursing homes and local schools.