Joanne Arena, MS, RD, CHFI
Registered Dietitian
Joanne Arena received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of
Connecticut and completed her dietetic internship at Vanderbilt University
in Nashville, Tennessee. She received her Master of Science Degree from the
University of Connecticut where she conducted research on restrained eating
in college women. She has worked in the areas of wellness, corporate fitness
and weight management for the past 17 years. She has presented many
workshops to health professionals on appropriate interventions for
individuals with weight issues. She also completed training for the American
College of Sports Medicine to become certified as a Health Fitness
Instructor. She has published articles on the topic of cognitive restraint
in Healthy Weight Journal and SHAPE magazine.
