Laura Rieth, Rd
About Laura Rieth, Rd
Laura Rieth is a Clinical Team member at Virta Health, contributing to metabolic health restoration since 2018. She has a background in dietetics, holistic nutrition, and psychology, with previous experience at UCSF Medical Center and Giant Creative Strategy.
Current Role at Virta Health
Laura Rieth works on the Clinical Team at Virta Health. She has been part of the team since April 2018, contributing to the development of individualized therapies aimed at restoring metabolic health. In her role, she integrates clinical expertise along with advanced biochemistry and data science to address chronic diseases. She collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, and engineers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Professional Experience at UCSF Medical Center
Before joining Virta Health, Laura Rieth worked at UCSF Medical Center in various roles. She served as a Registered Dietitian from 2017 to 2018, a position she held for seven months. Prior to that, she completed an eleven-month Dietetic Internship at UCSF Medical Center from 2016 to 2017. These positions helped her gain substantial experience in dietetics and clinical nutrition.
Earlier Career at Giant Creative Strategy
Laura Rieth worked at Giant Creative Strategy as an Account Supervisor from 2009 to 2014. During her five-year tenure, she was involved in managing client accounts and working on various strategic initiatives. This role provided her with valuable experience in account management and strategic planning in a commercial setting in San Francisco.
Educational Background
Laura Rieth has an extensive educational background in nutrition and health sciences. She completed a Dietetic Internship at the University of California, San Francisco from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from San Francisco State University, studying there from 2014 to 2016. She also holds a certification as a Holistic Nutrition Consultant from Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts, where she studied Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Communication from the University of California, Davis, completed between 2003 and 2007.