Reverse the course of chronic disease — for everyone.

We envision a future where type 2 diabetes and obesity are no longer progressive or permanent. A future where underserved patients get real care, not band-aids. A future where food is medicine, data guides decisions, and every person — no matter their zip code — can thrive.

Why We Exist

Traditional care models are failing patients with metabolic disease. They rely on rushed visits, medication escalation, and outdated dietary advice.

We built Owna to change that — with a model that is:

Meet Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals working to reverse diabetes and obesity in underserved communities. From visionary leadership to hands-on clinical care, each member of our team brings deep expertise, compassion, and dedication to reversing diabetes, obesity, and other chronic conditions. 

Mariela Glandt, MD

Co-Founder and CEO

Endocrinologist with 20+ years of experience reversing diabetes, founder of The Glandt Center, and global leader in metabolic health. Dr. Glandt has dedicated her career to proving that Type 2 diabetes can be reversed through personalized nutrition and lifestyle medicine.

Ido Ophir

Co-Founder and COO

Healthcare operator and entrepreneur. Passionate about scalable care delivery models that serve Medicaid and underinsured populations. Ido brings deep experience in building technology platforms that make quality healthcare accessible to all.

Hagai Cohen

Co-Founder and CFO

Financial strategist and healthcare economics expert. Hagai ensures OwnaHealth’s sustainable growth while maintaining our commitment to serving underserved communities with value-based care models.

David Tahari

Client Success Manager

Dedicated to ensuring every patient and health system partner achieves their best outcomes. David manages relationships and success metrics that drive real health improvements.

Natalie Rivera

Operations and Care Manager

Oversees daily operations and care coordination. Natalie ensures our patients receive seamless, culturally competent care from enrollment through their health transformation journey.

Chrissy van Hilst

Clinical Team Lead

DNP, FNP-BC.

Healthcare professional dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and clinical excellence.

Providers & Nutrition Experts

Our Provider Network

A large team of medical providers, registered dietitians, and coaches, all experts in the OwnaWay. Our network includes endocrinologists, family medicine doctors, nurse practitioners, and certified diabetes educators who share our mission of reversing metabolic disease.

OwnaHealth is a clinically-proven, tech-enabled service that combines medical supervision, one-on-one coaching, continuous health tracking, and therapeutic nutrition to drive real, lasting results — even in the hardest-to-treat populations.

Join Our Mission

Ready to help reverse the course of chronic disease? We’re always looking for passionate healthcare professionals who share our vision.

Your Health Isn't a Number — It's a Life.

Owna is built for people who’ve been overlooked, overmedicated, or told they can’t get better. We’ve proven that with the right food, the right support, and the right tools — people can heal.

Whether you’re managing diabetes, struggling with your weight, or just want to feel better — we’re here to help you thrive.

Built for Patients. Proven for Health Systems.

We help health systems improve HEDIS, CMS STAR ratings, and reduce total cost of care — while making patients healthier, happier, and more loyal.