Dr. Joseph Isaacson has been the Medical Director of Metabolic Nutrition Program since 1989.

After earning his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Michigan, Dr. Isaacson received specialty training in Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Isaacson is certified by the American Boards of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, and Allergy and Immunology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, and a member of the Santa Clara County Medical Society. In addition to his position as Medical Director of Metabolic Nutrition Program, Dr. Isaacson is Adjunct Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, training future rheumatologists and immunologists. Dr. Isaacson enjoys working out at the gym, skiing, scuba diving, reading, gardening, and art.

Pat received her BS degree in Science and Nutrition
from North Dakota State University and completed her internship at
Stanford University Hospital and Clinics, where she  practices as a
Clinical Dietitian.  She is certified by the American College of Sports
Medicine as a fitness instructor.  Pat brings her past experience as a
director for a wellness program to MNP, helping patients make meaningful
changes in their lives.  Her favorite pastimes are exercise, travel and
healthy cooking.  She really enjoys helping people discover what works
best for them as they strive to achieve a healthy weight and healthy
life style.

Dena Klang, MA, MFT is a Counseling Therapist at MNP.

Dena completed her undergraduate work in Anthropology at the University of California at Riverside. After earning an MA in Kindergarten Primary Reading from San Jose State, she was an elementary school teacher. She later received her MA in Clinical Psychology from JFK University and began her second career as a psychotherapist. A member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Dena has a private practice in Santa Clara, where she counsels children, families, and individuals. During her spare time Dena enjoys reading, taking walks, working out at the gym, and taking classes.