Dana Artinyan, Rd, Cdces
About Dana Artinyan, Rd, Cdces
Dana Artinyan is a Senior Health Coach at Virta Health, specializing in evidence-based care for diabetes and obesity. She has extensive experience in clinical dietetics and health coaching, with a background in managing health programs and client care.
Company
Dana Artinyan is currently employed at Virta Health, where she holds the position of Senior Health Coach. She joined Virta Health in 2019 and has since progressed through multiple roles, including Health Coach Manager and Health Coach.
Title
Dana Artinyan serves as the Senior Health Coach at Virta Health. Her tenure in this role began in 2022, where she continues her responsibility for overseeing health coaching activities and providing specialized care.
Education and Expertise
Dana's educational background includes a Dietetic Internship from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, completed in 2010, and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which she obtained in 2009. She is also a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), specializing in the care of individuals with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and obesity.
Background
Dana's career spans various roles in health and wellness. She started as a Dietetic Intern at Loyola University Chicago, followed by positions at NorthShore University HealthSystem and Advocate Health Care, where she worked as a Clinical Dietitian. She also has experience in management roles at companies like Golin and Swirlz Cupcakes. Dana brought her expertise to Virta Health in 2019, where she has since ascended to the role of Senior Health Coach.
Achievements
Dana Artinyan has successfully developed and implemented training programs aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of health coaches at Virta Health. She has played a pivotal role in managing clinical workflows and tools to support the scaling of the company's operations. Dana specializes in providing evidence-based care, helping clients reduce their diabetes medications and achieve significant health improvements, such as lowering A1c levels.