Anna Morrell
Anna Morrell, MS, RDN, is an integrative Registered Dietitian at UC San Diego Health, specializing in integrative and functional nutrition. She provides individualized medical nutrition therapy for gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic health, women’s health, and chronic disease prevention. In addition to clinical care, Anna is involved in culinary medicine education and inter/intradisciplinary teaching. She earned her Master of Science in Nutritional Science from San Diego State University and completed her dietetic internship at UC San Diego Health.
I view food not only as medicine, but also as a meaningful form of self-care and an investment in your future health and well-being. Nutrition is the foundation. I take an individualized, evidence-based approach that considers the interconnected influences of lifestyle, stress, sleep, movement, environment, and relationship with food when developing nutrition interventions. My goal is to empower patients with practical, sustainable strategies that support long-term healing, resilience, and overall wellness.
Patients can expect an individualized, patient-led approach during their initial visit, with their personal goals, health concerns, and priorities guiding the session. Before the appointment, patients will complete a detailed 3-day diet journal along with any medications or supplements they take. The first visit is designed not only to gather a comprehensive understanding of overall health and nutrition status, but also to provide meaningful education tailored to the patient’s needs. Equally important, the initial session serves as an opportunity to build rapport, establish trust, and develop a collaborative foundation that supports more personalized and effective follow-up care.
