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Every article on VitalBloom is written or reviewed by a qualified specialist. Meet the doctors, registered dietitians, psychologists, trainers, and scientists who make that possible.

Dr. Sarah Collins Mark Rivera Dr. Priya Nair Dr. James Wu Lisa Tran
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6 In-House Experts

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Core Specialists

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Combined Experience

Dr. Sarah Collins โ€“ Lead Nutritionist & Co-Founder ๐Ÿฅ‘
Nutrition & Diet

Dr. Sarah Collins

Lead Nutritionist & Co-Founder

128

Articles

340

Reviews

15y

Exp.

About

Dr. Sarah Collins holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Harvard University and is a Registered Dietitian with over 15 years of clinical practice. She has worked with hospitals, corporate wellness programs, and elite sports teams before co-founding VitalBloom in 2018. Sarah leads our editorial nutrition team and chairs the Medical Review Board, ensuring every article we publish meets clinical standards. She has been cited in publications including The Journal of Nutrition, Nutrients, and The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Education

  • PhD Nutritional Sciences

    Harvard University ยท 2009

  • BSc Human Nutrition

    University of Michigan ยท 2005

Credentials

  • PhD Nutritional Sciences โ€“ Harvard
  • Registered Dietitian (RD)
  • American Nutrition Association Member
  • Published in 12 peer-reviewed journals

Recent Articles

Mark Rivera โ€“ Head of Fitness Content ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ
Fitness & Exercise

Mark Rivera

Head of Fitness Content

94

Articles

180

Reviews

12y

Exp.

About

Mark Rivera is a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer holding a BSc in Sports Science from UCLA. Over 12 years he has trained professional NBA players, marathon runners, and beginners taking their first steps in the gym. His no-fluff, science-first approach to fitness content has made his articles some of our most-read every month. Mark is also a certified Olympic lifting coach and holds a Level 2 Sports Nutrition certification.

Education

  • BSc Sports Science

    UCLA ยท 2012

  • Personal Training Cert

    NASM ยท 2013

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Dr. Priya Nair โ€“ Mental Health Editor ๐Ÿง˜
Mental Health

Dr. Priya Nair

Mental Health Editor

76

Articles

210

Reviews

11y

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About

Dr. Priya Nair holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and is a licensed psychologist in New York. She specialises in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and has treated hundreds of patients with anxiety, depression, and burnout. Before joining VitalBloom, Priya ran a private practice and contributed to research on digital mental health interventions. She is passionate about dismantling stigma around mental health through clear, compassionate, evidence-based writing.

Education

  • PsyD Clinical Psychology

    Columbia University ยท 2014

  • BA Psychology

    NYU ยท 2009

Credentials

  • PsyD Clinical Psychology โ€“ Columbia
  • Licensed Psychologist (NY)
  • MBCT Specialist Certification
  • CBT Practitioner Level 3

Recent Articles

Dr. James Wu โ€“ Integrative Medicine Advisor ๐ŸŒฟ
Integrative Medicine

Dr. James Wu

Integrative Medicine Advisor

61

Articles

295

Reviews

18y

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About

Dr. James Wu is a board-certified physician and Fellow of the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He completed his MD at Johns Hopkins and went on to do fellowships in both Functional Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine. James has practised in hospital settings and holistic wellness clinics for 18 years and brings a uniquely balanced perspective to natural remedy content โ€” celebrating what works while being honest about what doesn't. He is also a trained acupuncturist and an international speaker on integrative oncology.

Education

  • MD Medicine

    Johns Hopkins ยท 2006

  • BSc Biochemistry

    Stanford University ยท 2002

Credentials

  • MD โ€“ Johns Hopkins
  • Fellow, Am. Board Integrative Medicine
  • Functional Medicine Certified
  • Ayurveda & Acupuncture Trained

Recent Articles

Lisa Tran โ€“ Recipe Developer & Culinary Nutritionist ๐Ÿณ
Healthy Recipes

Lisa Tran

Recipe Developer & Culinary Nutritionist

83

Articles

95

Reviews

14y

Exp.

About

Lisa Tran graduated with distinction from Le Cordon Bleu Paris before earning her Sports Nutrition certification from the International Society of Sports Nutrition. She spent eight years as executive chef at renowned wellness retreats across Thailand, Bali, and California, creating menus for guests managing everything from diabetes to post-marathon recovery. Every recipe Lisa develops for VitalBloom is kitchen-tested, macro-balanced, and scaled for realistic home cooking โ€” because healthy food should taste incredible.

Education

  • Culinary Arts Diploma

    Le Cordon Bleu Paris ยท 2010

  • Sports Nutrition Cert

    ISSN ยท 2015

Credentials

  • Le Cordon Bleu Paris Diploma
  • ISSN Sports Nutrition Certified
  • 8 Yrs Wellness Retreat Chef
  • Plant-Based Cuisine Specialist

Recent Articles

Jordan Ellis โ€“ Sleep & Recovery Specialist ๐Ÿ˜ด
Sleep Science

Jordan Ellis

Sleep & Recovery Specialist

42

Articles

120

Reviews

9y

Exp.

About

Jordan Ellis holds a Master's in Sleep Medicine from the University of Oxford and is a certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) practitioner. They have consulted for NHS sleep clinics, consumer wellness technology companies, and elite sports organisations on sleep optimisation. Jordan's mission at VitalBloom is to translate cutting-edge circadian and sleep science into practical, accessible strategies that help readers wake up actually feeling rested.

Education

  • MSc Sleep Medicine

    University of Oxford ยท 2016

  • BSc Neuroscience

    University of Edinburgh ยท 2014

Credentials

  • MSc Sleep Medicine โ€“ Oxford
  • CBT-I Certified Practitioner
  • Circadian Rhythm Researcher
  • NHS Sleep Clinic Consultant

Recent Articles

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How We Work

Our Editorial Process

Every article follows a rigorous, multi-step review workflow before it reaches you.

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Topic Research

Our editors identify health topics with strong reader demand and meaningful scientific coverage.

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Expert Drafting

A qualified specialist writes the article, citing peer-reviewed sources throughout.

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Medical Review

A second expert or MD independently checks every factual claim for accuracy.

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Editorial Polish

Our editors refine readability, structure, and SEO โ€” without altering clinical content.

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Annual Refresh

Articles are audited every 12 months and updated when evidence changes.

Also Contributing

Guest & Contributing Specialists

Beyond our core team, we work with 20+ external experts who contribute articles in their specialist areas.

Dr. Anika Patel

Dr. Anika Patel

Cardiologist

Heart Health
Prof. Ben Okafor

Prof. Ben Okafor

Exercise Physiologist

Sports Science
Dr. Rachel Chung

Dr. Rachel Chung

Dermatologist

Skin Health
Tom Bradley

Tom Bradley

Strength Coach

Powerlifting
Dr. Ifeoma Obi

Dr. Ifeoma Obi

Endocrinologist

Hormones & Metabolism
Mei Lin

Mei Lin

Registered Dietitian

Plant-Based Nutrition
Dr. Omar Hassan

Dr. Omar Hassan

Gastroenterologist

Gut Health
Sara Kovacs

Sara Kovacs

Yoga & Mobility Coach

Flexibility & Recovery
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