Meet Our Team
Alisa Bar-Dayan
Registered Dietitian
Alisa Bar-Dayan is a Registered Dietitian with 20+ years of clinical experience from The Hospital for Sick Children. Alisa specializes in weight management and metabolic health (i.e. high cholesterol, fatty liver, high blood sugars, and hypertension), optimizing growth through energy boosting / picky eating strategies, and introduction to solids / food allergies. Alisa has extensive experience working collaboratively with other healthcare providers, and therefore, creates comprehensive nutrition care plans for the families she works with. Alisa utilizes motivational interviewing techniques in her counseling practice to help engage children and adolescents in their nutrition plan, and ensures it is tailored to each family's needs. Alisa is passionate about providing up-to-date, evidence-based care that is translated into practical, fun, and simple plans.
Vanessa Steinberg
Director of Business Development and Marketing
Vanessa is the Director of Business Development and Marketing at Healthy U, bringing over seven years of experience in digital media and social marketing to our team. Holding a marketing degree from Guelph University, Vanessa oversees all aspects of our media presence, brand partnerships, and corporate events. She leads the development and design of our e-materials, including digital media content, master classes, and group programs, ensuring they are of the highest quality. Passionate about health and wellness, Vanessa is dedicated to promoting top-quality products and recommendations. Her expertise and commitment drive the growth and success of Healthy U.
Alisha Wetmore
Clinical Manager
​Alisha is the Clinical Manager at Healthy U Dietitian Services, dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation and growth of our program. She oversees scheduling and billing, organizes corporate wellness programs and community health events, and maintains our website to keep clients informed and engaged. Alisha is the primary point of contact for client inquiries, providing excellent customer service and building strong relationships. She also develops new projects, collaborates with community partners, and represents Healthy U at various events. Alisha manages the clinical flow, triaging referrals to the appropriate dietitians and forging corporate partnerships for tailored wellness solutions. With a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in healthcare management, Alisha is passionate about promoting health and wellness in the community, making her an invaluable asset to our team.
Elisa Porretta
Nutritionist and Content Strategist
Elisa is the Nutritionist and Content Strategist at Healthy U, where she excels in designing nutrition content tailored for clinical, community, media, research, and corporate needs. With both culinary and dietetic degrees, Elisa ensures that all content is evidence-based, up-to-date, and leading-edge, while also being simple and easy to integrate into everyday lifestyles. She is passionate about client care, facilitating group sessions, corporate seminars, and community workshops. Elisa is committed to making her work culturally diverse and impactful, enhancing the outcomes for all clients she serves.
Sarah Fallavollita
Personal Trainer
Meet Sarah, your go- to for all things fitness at Healthy U!
Sarah, a certified Personal Trainer of over five years, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, with a Masters of Education and a Masters of Teaching from the University of Toronto, Sarah combines academic excellence with practical expertise to deliver exceptional coaching, leadership, and planning skills. With over three years of experience as Head Trainer and coach at an F45 studio in Toronto, Sarah has developed a passion for aiding others on their fitness and wellness journeys. Sarah demonstrates a remarkable ability to motivate, with an emphasis on creating a healthy mindset. Sarah excels at building strong relationships with clients and is dedicated to understanding the unique needs of each individual. Sarah’s fitness philosophy revolves around the promotion of a balanced lifestyle and building healthy, sustainable habits.
