Meet Our Team
Nick Padula, MS, RD, CSSD
Nick Padula has been a practicing Dietitian for eight years in the state of California as a clinical dietitian, a foodservice director; and currently as an educator with the University of Southern California Master’s in Nutrition program and private practice owner of LBC Nutrition.
He studied nutrition and dietetics at Long Beach State University and received a Bachelor's degree in 2012 and Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with a concentration in Sports Nutrition from Texas Tech University.
In his sports practice he has worked with triathletes, professional boxers, endurance runners, professional soccer players, high school athletes, and the USC football and basketball teams. Nick is an avid runner, weightlifter, and golfer. 
Lilia Bolgov, MBA, MS, RDN
Lilia Bolgov is a practicing dietitian in the Southern California area with over 14 years of experience in clinical nutrition, foodservice management, and patient education.
She completed her Master in Business Administration degree from Western Governor’s University and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition Science, Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition Science, and Dietetic Internship from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona.
Her passion is helping others achieve overall wellness, positive mindset, and a healthy relationship with food. She is also an advocate for infertility and women’s reproductive rights. She is currently working as a Health Education Supervisor at Kaiser Permanente focusing on preventative care and reducing health disparities in the community.
Jana Nicholl, MS, RD, IBCLC, CNSC
Jana Nicholl is a Registered Dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She's an Adjunct Instructor in the department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics Program at Long Beach City College.
She's experienced in pediatric and neonatal nutrition, critical care nutrition, and lactation. She enjoys writing and educating future professionals. She hosts a free podcast called "RD Exam Made Easy Podcast" which teaches nutrition concepts through the power of storytelling to help dietetic interns get across the finish line and pass the RD exam.
Jana immigrated from Canada and attended California State University, Long Beach where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Master of Science degree in Sports Nutrition, and the Dietetic Internship.
