Julieanna Hever Risse, MS, RD, CPT—known worldwide as The Healthspan Dietitian©—is a trailblazing nutrition expert devoted to helping others thrive through the transformative power of plant-based eating. With a unique blend of science, compassion, and inspiration, she guides individuals to achieve sustainable weight loss, heal their relationship with food, and reverse chronic conditions—empowering them to live longer, stronger, and more vibrant lives.

A Registered Dietitian, bestselling author, and dynamic speaker, Julieanna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from UCLA and a Master of Science in Nutrition from Cal State Northridge, uniting her passion for performance, connection, and evidence-based wellness to inspire change. She has authored nine books, including The Choose You Now Diet, The Healthspan Solution, Plant-Based Nutrition (Idiot’s Guide), and The Vegiterranean Diet, and co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles in the Journal of Geriatric Cardiology and The Permanente Journal.

Her career spans hosting the television talk show What Would Julieanna Do?, delivering a TEDx talk, teaching for the eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certification Program, and contributing as nutrition columnist for VegNews Magazine. She has also appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, The Steve Harvey Show, E! News, The Marie Osmond Show, and co-hosted The Choose You Now Podcast and Science and Saucery.

Today, Julieanna continues to lead a global movement for healthspan-focused living through her speaking engagements, programs, and coaching, helping people rediscover their power to heal, transform, and thrive—one intentional bite at a time.