About

Empowering Your Fitness Journey
Your Partner in Health and Wellness

The Body Lab is a personalized metabolic health and lifestyle coaching program designed to help people understand what’s actually happening inside their bodies. Through at-home lab testing and one-on-one guidance from metabolic health coaches, registered dietitians, and nurse practitioners with MD supervision, we turn complex health data into clear, actionable plans. The BodyLab goes beyond diets and quick fixes, helping clients build sustainable habits that improve energy, strength, and long-term health.

DAVID ALLEVA, MLT

I am a Medical Laboratory Scientist who worked in the Lab on Human Blood Chemistry and Metabolism. Our Mission here at The Body Lab, is to help educate and coach people to increase their metabolism, lose the fat, feel great and successfully achieve an ideal body weight and composition! All this while helping to nourish your body in a way that we can test and confirm, in a convenient and affordable way!
With our skills and compassion, we strive to bring you outstanding service, unrelenting dedication and the most effective products this world has yet to see!
Our aim is to improve your quality of life so you can share what you learned and experienced with others!

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OUR MISSION

To apply medical science and research to help people effectively nourish and care for themselves, achieve a healthy body composition, reach peak athletic performance, and live a healthier - longer life. The tools and services we provide include an intuitive interactive website application, integration with breakthrough technological devices, personalized coaching, nutritional consulting, and a new generation of powerful nutritional products.

OUR VISION

Many people avoid keeping up with their physical health because medical visits often feel discouraging, bringing bad news, rushed conversations, and prescriptions instead of clear guidance or real solutions. We provide a holistic, lifestyle-based approach that meets people where they are and helps them build a clear, sustainable plan to improve and maintain their health. Instead of waiting to get sick, we help patients / clients take a proactive approach to their wellness with the support of metabolic health coaches, registered dietitians, and nurse practitioners with MD supervision - an expert team that guides, supports, and holds them accountable.
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Deana Rodriguez

Deana Rodriguez

RDN, CFNC, FNLP
RDN, CFNC, FNLP

Deana is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, and Functional Nutrition Lifestyle Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals improve their health through personalized nutrition and lifestyle interventions.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology from Montclair State University, where she also completed her Dietetic Internship. 

To further expand her expertise, Deana completed advanced training as a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, Functional Nutrition Lifestyle Practitioner, and Holistic Health Practitioner, allowing her to integrate evidence-based nutrition with functional and holistic approaches to
wellness.

Deana provides nutrition counseling, utilizing an evidence-based and functional nutrition approach to address the root causes of health concerns. She specializes in weight management, bariatric nutrition, digestive and gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes management, autoimmune conditions, inflammation reduction, and overall metabolic wellness.

Throughout her career, Deana has served in a variety of clinical, consulting, and leadership roles across outpatient healthcare, gastroenterology practices, functional medicine clinics, long-term care communities, adult day health programs, and telehealth organizations. She has extensive experience developing individualized nutrition care plans, conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support optimal patient outcomes. In addition to her clinical work, Deana is a dedicated educator and speaker. Her passion for education extends to mentoring healthcare professionals and empowering individuals with practical, sustainable strategies to improve their health and quality of life.

Known for her compassionate, client-centered approach, Deana combines traditional medical nutrition therapy with functional nutrition principles to help clients achieve lasting results and build healthier lifestyles.

Education & Certification:
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner.

Alyssa Swartz

Alyssa Swartz

MSN, FNP-BC, CRNI
MSN, FNP-BC, CRNI

Alyssa is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping patients achieve lasting overall wellness through personalized care.

She partners with each patient to identify the underlying factors affecting their health-to create individualized treatment plans that support sustainable, long-term success.

With a diverse clinical background spanning primary care, infusion medicine, critical care, oncology, and chronic disease management, Alyssa brings a comprehensive approach to patient care. Her experience managing complex medical conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic illnesses, allows her to care for patients with confidence while helping them improve their health, energy, and quality of life.

In addition to providing individualized medical weight loss care, Alyssa is passionate about educating and empowering patients to make meaningful lifestyle changes that extend far beyond their time in the office. She believes that building strong relationships, understanding each patient’s unique goals, and providing ongoing support are the keys to achieving lasting health.

As the Market Clinical Lead for IVX Health in New Jersey, Alyssa has also led clinical quality initiatives, standardized patient care processes, and mentored fellow providers. Her commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and patient advocacy is evident in every aspect of her practice.

Alyssa earned her Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner from Utica University and is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She maintains licensure in multiple states and holds advanced certifications in infusion therapy, critical care, chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, and aesthetic medicine.

Whether helping patients lose weight, improve metabolic health, manage chronic conditions, or build healthier lifestyles, Alyssa is committed to providing compassionate, individualized care that empowers every patient to live their healthiest life.

Education & Certification:
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, Certified Registered Nurse Infusion

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