Dr. Yana Sifford, DCN, MS, MA, CHHP - Natural Healthcare CenterNatural Healthcare Center

Dr. Yana Sifford is a Functional Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), Certified Traditional Naturopath, and Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) with over 13 years of experience in clinical and functional nutrition.

Dr. Sifford’s clinical approach has been influenced by the mentorship of Dr. Oscar Coetzee, especially her depth of patient assessment and individualized care strategies. Her own experience navigating hormonal and digestive health challenges has deepened her commitment to identifying and addressing root causes rather than managing symptoms.

Dr. Sifford is known for her thoughtful, patient-centered approach and her ability to translate complex clinical findings into clear, actionable strategies. She believes that many symptoms commonly accepted as "normal" are often signals of deeper imbalance. With the right approach, individuals can restore vitality, resilience, and lasting wellness.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Sifford specializes in helping individuals address complex, chronic health concerns through a root-cause, systems-based approach that integrates evidence-based nutrition, advanced functional testing, and lifestyle medicine.

She focuses on uncovering imbalances that contribute fatigue, digestive dysfunction, hormonal irregularities, metabolic concerns, and other symptoms. Dr. Sifford’s personalized approach may include functional laboratory analysis, nutrigenomics, and targeted nutrition and lifestyle interventions to support long-term health.

Education

Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, School of Integrative Health at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Certification Program
Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Trinity School of Natural Health, Warsaw, IN
Master of Science, Applied Clinical Nutrition, Northeast College of Health Sciences, Seneca Falls, NY
Associate of Applied Science, Radiologic Technology, Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX
Master of Arts, Foreign Languages, Tver State University, Tver, Russia

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I had pulled out my back due to the stress I had experienced from the overseas trip my wife had gone on. Well since I been going to a chiropractor for over 30 years, I know the benefits of going to one. The Natural Healthcare Center performed the treatment that I needed. Their staff was excellent in addressing my problem and they solved my back situation in the first visit. As they recommended, I went back the following 3 days and was completely healed and that's why I gave them a 5 star rating

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I own a personal training studio (Fresh training) and have always been very hesitant in referring my members out for medical support. Dr. Proodian and his staff are at a completely different level then the rest of their field. They give each patient exactly what they need. You can comfortably go with the knowledge that your best health is the centers #1 concern.

Rob L.

Not only is everyone at Natural Healthcare so friendly and caring, they really know what they are doing. I spent years visiting different chiropractors, orthopedists, massage therapists and physical therapists and no one could properly diagnose my shoulder pain. Dr. Claudia is the first person who was able to look at the big picture and realize that most of the pain in my shoulder was coming not just from my shoulder but from my neck. When I started PT I could barely move my neck to either side and could not turn my head. I finally feel like I am making real progress.

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A Message For Our Patients

On Saturday, March 21, 2020 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy held a press conference in which additional measures were enacted to curtail the spread of Covid-19 and issued Executive Order 108. This Order states in part that “any health facilities that provide medically necessary or therapeutic services” can remain open. The Order further states “Nothing in this Order shall be construed to limit, prohibit or restrict in any way the provision of health care or medical services to members of the public.”

We are continuing to take all precautions to ensure that our patients and staff stay safe during this unprecedented time:

We are staggering our appointment times to promote social distancing.
All rooms and equipment will be disinfected and cleaned with medical grade disinfectant immediately before and after each patient encounter.
Our clinicians will wear gloves for your treatment upon request.

We ask that if you have any cold or flu-like symptoms, including a cough or fever, or have recently traveled to an area affected by the coronavirus, that you do not come in for your appointment but rather call us to reschedule.

If you do have a fever or other flu-like symptoms, or have possibly been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with coronavirus, please self-quarantine and contact your primary care doctor as soon as possible.

We are blessed to be open and able to serve our communities, and will do so as long as we possibly can.

Dr. James Proodian