About us

Saghar Sefidbakht has a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from SUMS and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from McGill University with Honors. After finishing her Dietetic Internship at Montclair State University, she took her RD exam in 2013 and has been working as a registered dietitian in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and private practice since.

Saghar has finished the certificate of training in obesity intervention for Adults by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is experienced in chronic disease management (including diabetes, cardiovascular, renal, and pulmonary disease) and healthy aging. She is passionate about healthy eating and nutrition, and is able to provide dietary advice in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Inspired by the famous Persian physician, Avicenna, Saghar founded Avicenna Dietetics with the aim of making quality nutritional advice as accessible as possible. 

Avicenna Dietetics works with Fay Nutrition, and we see our clients through that platform.