David continues to inspire change in our field as he challenges the limits of existing care models and substantially enhances our capacity to deliver care that is nuanced and person-centered rather than dogmatic.
Chief Medical Officer, SunCloud Heath
David is one of the most talented and innovative dietitians that I have ever known or had the pleasure of working with.
Affiliate Professor, Medical University of South Carolina
David Wiss is a committed clinician who brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and expertise to help clients find their best path to healing and wellness through nutrition.
Carolyn Costin Institute
David’s nuanced approach to understanding and treating eating disorders and addiction helps patients understand their experiences from a unique perspective and receive treatment tailored to their individualized needs.
Assistant Research Professor, Drexel University
Dr. David Wiss is a pioneer in understanding the integral ties between the fields of mental health and nutrition.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
David is not afraid to carve his own path, which is refreshing and keeps the field progressing. He utilizes his expertise in public health, mental health, psychology, and nutrition to communicate novel work that can be trusted as being thoroughly researched.
Chief Nutrition Officer, Within HealthAbout David Wiss PhD
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.
Services
Dr. David Wiss brings his twelve years of experience as a mental health nutritionist to patients, treatment facilities, institutions, academics, and the press.
Treatment
Individual and family counseling, functional medicine, group facilitation
Consulting
Professional supervision, staff training, expert opinion/quote
Speaking
Academic conferences, podcasts, wellness workshops
Collaboration
Joint efforts on research, statistical analysis, manuscript writing
Research
With over 20 peer-reviewed journal publications, Dr. Wiss is dedicated to disseminating his findings and progressive perspectives at the intersection of nutrition and mental health.
Low carbohydrate and psychoeducation programs show promise for food addiction: 12-month follow-up
The current data demonstrate the long-term clinical effectiveness of a low carbohydrate “real food” intervention delivered in…
The association between cumulative adverse childhood experiences and ultra-processed food addiction is moderated by substance use disorder history
In conclusion, our research underscores the importance of a comprehensive approach to understanding how the psychological impact…
Adverse childhood experiences, ultra-processed food intake, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, ultra-processed food addiction, and eating disorder
This research provides compelling evidence for the influences of increased UPF consumption and UPFA symptoms on the…
Training
Dr. Wiss is available to provide trainings to your staff or organization on mental health nutrition, addictions, disordered eating, and more.
Podcasts
If you would like to feature Dr. Wiss on your podcast, please send a message and we will gladly discuss a collaboration with you.
Blog
Capturing the larger systemic issues in the field, these blogs point to public health solutions. There exists great opportunity to integrate nutrition into behavioral health.
Nova Institute for Health: Bridging Nutrition, Mental Health, and Social Justice
Expanding the Dialogue in Eating Disorder Treatment: A Call for Integration
I’ve witnessed Dr. David Wiss guide individuals on transformative journeys toward holistic wellness, personally observing him bridge the gap between nutrition, spirituality, and mental health with unmatched compassion and insight.
Co-Founder and Co-Medical Director, Skylight Psychedelics
Dr. Wiss isn’t afraid to keep it real and has been a solace of comfort for me in the field, trusting he will meet our patients with a level of critical thinking and discernment unique to him.
Private Practice
As a scientist and practitioner, David Wiss has a level of genius that combines rigorous research, creative applications of knowledge, a deeply caring counseling presence, authenticity, and truth-telling.
Philosopher of Consciousness
Microplastics: The Invisible Threat in Your
THE NEUROSCIENCE OF EATING PLEASURE 
Nutrition Label Revolution? Not So Fast. 
