About David Wiss PhD
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David Wiss raises public awareness through his own research and gathering evidence to support the healing power of food in the recovery process. His presentations and publications rely on science.
Instructional Professor, University of Southern California
I sigh a deep breath of relief because we finally have in our recovery community a scientist who loves research and studies data impeccably yet cares more deeply for the heart and soul of a person.
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David’s passion, energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to being an agent of change is inspirational. He practices what he preaches and has an insatiable hunger for knowledge and education.
Private Practice
Dr. Wiss is excellent at understanding differences in individuals with eating disorders. He is effective in meeting people where they are in their recovery journey. Dr. Wiss practices what he preaches, making him more relatable and easy to connect with personally.
Private Practice
David is an exceptional educator and clinician, masterfully translating the complexities of ultra-processed food addiction and eating disorders into practical, actionable insights for his clients.
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Dr. David Wiss stands out in the field of eating disorder treatment, courageously paving the way for nuanced approaches amid the pressure to conform to mainstream thought.
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Dr. David Wiss is an independent thinker unafraid to challenge the status quo in the nutrition field. Dr. Wiss pioneered the field of nutrition for addiction recovery and is a world-renowned expert in disordered eating. His mental health research bridges gaps between neurological, psychological, behavioral, and nutritional sciences.
Dr. David has treated over 1,000 patients in the last twelve years using a food-positive functional medicine approach through his practice, Nutrition In Recovery. Dr. Wiss has developed innovative methods for using nutrition to improve mental health without feeling like a “diet.” Dr. Wiss believes gut health is the key to brain health and wants to show you how to heal yourself and help your clients.
After conducting original research and developing a unique framework for treating individuals and in group settings, Dr. Wiss put all his clinical pearls into the Wise Mind Nutrition app. If you’ve been searching for a novel nutrition education tool to add to your counseling practice, Dr. David is here to help.
Dr. Wiss is available for professional supervision, consulting, speaking, coaching, treatment, and manuscript collaboration. He recognizes that we desperately need a paradigm shift in the nutrition field to end the practitioner wars. The vision is clear: we need to improve patient outcomes in mental health settings, and the time for new frameworks is here and now.
Nutrition is a social justice movement. Consider this your friendly invitation to the movement.
Education
University of California • 2022
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Public Health
Community Health Sciences Department
Minor: Health Psychology
California State University • 2013
Masters of Science (MS) - Nutrition, Dietetics, & Food Science
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) #1089886
University of Southern California • 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Social Science
Emphasis in Economics
Founder
Founder, Wise Mind Nutrition App • 2022 - Present
Chief Executive Officer
Founder, Nutrition in Recovery • 2012 - Present
Chief Executive Officer
Select Certifications, Honors, Awards, Positions
Institute of Functional Medicine • 2022 - present
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)
Depression Intensive Program • 2022 - 2023
Psychiatry Redefined
Co-Chair, Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders • 2022 - 2024
Academy of Eating Disorders
Emerging Dietetic Leader Award • 2020
California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) • 2019 - present
Oxford Biomedical Technologies
UCLA Eleanor J. De Benedictis Endowed Fellowship Fund • 2018 - 2021
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