Theresa Link, Rd, Lmnt
About Theresa Link, Rd, Lmnt
Theresa Link is the Clinical Division Lead at Virta Health, with extensive experience in dietetics, diabetes education, and metabolic disease reversal.
Company
Theresa Link currently holds the title of Clinical Division Lead at Virta Health, where she has been employed since 2021. Virta Health is focused on reversing type 2 diabetes and other chronic metabolic diseases through an innovative nutritional intervention.
Title
Theresa Link serves as the Clinical Division Lead at Virta Health, a role she has held since 2021. Prior to this, she was the Clinical Pod Leader at the same organization from 2015 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Theresa Link has a comprehensive education in dietetics and clinical nutrition. She earned a BS in Dietetics and Exercise Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, completed a Dietetic Internship Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and achieved a Certificate of Dietetic Internship. She is skilled in mindful eating, diabetes education, and gastrointestinal nutrition, and has experience in health coaching and behavior change.
Professional Background
Theresa Link's professional background includes roles at various organizations. She served as a Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator at CHI Health, a Private Nutrition Consultant at Pantry Raid Omaha, and a Registered Dietitian at Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates, P.C. She also held roles as a Dietetic Intern at University of Nebraska Medical Center, a Wellness Coordinator at AgeWell Center, and a Sports Nutrition Consultant at Dairy Council of Nebraska.
Clinical Experience in Disease Management
Theresa Link has significant clinical experience in metabolic disease reversal and disease prevention. She is particularly passionate about the therapeutic use of ketogenic nutrition for mental health and inflammatory disorders. Her expertise also extends to coaching for health behavior changes, making her a valuable asset in healthcare services.