
Samantha Giertych, CEO, RDN
Chief Executive Officer, Founder
Samantha Giertych is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a background in the treatment of eating disorders, substance use and mental health diagnoses. Since 2013, Samantha has provided individualized nutrition counseling and nutrition education to clients and groups within the mental health field. Samantha's journey into healthcare began with a passion for helping those in need, and has developed Bamboo Nutrition Therapy, Inc. with the intention of providing quality nutrition care services to all who require them, regardless of financial or insurance constraints. She has worked with multiple eating disorder and mental health treatment centers - The Renfrew Center of New York, Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders, and La Ventana Treatment Programs. Samantha works in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, building access to mental health services in an area of Los Angeles that has traditionally lacked affordable options for those suffering in silence. Samantha graduated with Distinction from the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University, and completed her dietetic internship at the City University of New York, Hunter College, prior to relocating to her permanent home in Southern California.

Gayle Ouchida
Administrator
Gayle graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. After spending time in the Silicon Valley technology industry she took a break from the working world before becoming a certified dietary manager working at a skilled nursing facility in Northern California. Gayle's background in computers and the health industry comes in handy working for Bamboo Nutrition Therapy, Inc.

Lisa Monarrez
Intake Manager
Lisa Monarrez graduated from Cal State LA with a bachelor's in Nutritional Science. Previously, she worked at an eating disorder clinic in Santa Monica as a diet technician and fell in love with this field of work. Her passion is helping people and encouraging them to see their true potential in life. One of her favorite quotes is "For what it's worth... it's never too late, or in my case too early, to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit. Start whenever you want. You can change or stay the same. There are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people who have a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of, and if you're not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again." - F. Scott Fitzgerald.