Personalized Nutrition Services

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Last Updated: 09/04/2025

Professional Credentials

I am a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®), holding the most advanced credential for personalized nutrition practitioners. CNSs are trained to practice science-based personalized nutrition therapy and medical nutrition therapy (MNT) where legally permitted.

Not Medical Diagnosis or Treatment

While I am qualified to provide personalized nutrition therapy and medical nutrition therapy:

• I do not diagnose medical conditions (this requires a medical license)
• I work with medical diagnoses assigned by appropriate medical practitioners
• I do not prescribe medications or provide medical treatments
• Services complement but do not replace medical care from licensed physicians

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Authorization

My ability to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy varies by state law:

Licensed Practice (Full MNT Authority):

• Maryland: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) #DX7228 with full MNT scope

Unlicensed Practice States (Personalized Nutrition Services): I can legally practice personalized nutrition services in: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Licensure-Eligible States: I am eligible to apply for licensure in: Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Guam, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Virginia, and Washington.

Restricted Practice States: I cannot currently practice in: Alabama, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, South Dakota, and Tennessee.

I practice in accordance with the laws and regulations of each jurisdiction where I provide services.

Collaborative Healthcare Approach

• I collaborate with healthcare professionals and may share assessment data with your care team (with your consent)
• I refer clients to appropriate medical professionals when conditions are outside my scope
• I work within an interdisciplinary model of care

Individual Results and Safety

• Personalized nutrition approaches are based on your unique biochemistry, genetics, and health status
• Results vary based on individual factors and adherence to recommendations
• I use evidence-based assessments and interventions tailored to your specific needs
• Past client results do not guarantee future outcomes

Medical Conditions and Contraindications

Before beginning services, inform me of:

• All medical conditions and medications
• Food allergies, sensitivities, or eating disorder history
• Current treatments with other healthcare providers
• Any supplements or therapies you’re currently using

Emergency Situations

This service does not provide emergency medical care. For medical emergencies, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.

Last Updated: 09/04/2025

Professional Credentials

I am a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®), credentialed by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠ (BCNS℠), which is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The CNS is the most advanced credential for personalized nutrition practitioners and is recognized in the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Personalized Nutrition (PN) Care Model

I practice personalized nutrition using a comprehensive four-phase care model: Assessment, Interpretation, Intervention, and Monitoring/Evaluation. This approach leverages individual biochemistry, metabolism, genetics, and microbiota to create tailored nutrition strategies.

What I Provide – Assessment & Interpretation

Comprehensive Assessment Services:

• Medical nutrition health history and symptom analysis
• Biochemical and laboratory data interpretation, including functional testing
• Genetic/genomic factor analysis
• Anthropometric measurements
• Comprehensive dietary assessment and analysis
• Lifestyle, cultural, and socioeconomic factor evaluation
• Nutrition-focused physical examination
• Readiness for change assessment

Advanced Laboratory Interpretation:

• Nutrient, hormone, metabolism, and neurotransmitter imbalances
• Inflammation, methylation, and oxidative stress markers
• Microbiome and gastrointestinal function
• Essential and toxic element analysis
• Amino acid and essential fatty acid profiles
• Food allergy/sensitivity testing
• Environmental allergy assessment

What I Provide – Intervention Services

Evidence-Based Nutrition Therapies:

• Personalized dietary recommendations and specialized diet protocols
• Medical nutrition therapy (where legally authorized)
• Targeted nutritional supplementation including nutraceuticals, herbs/botanicals, probiotics, prebiotics, amino acids, enzymes, and medical foods
• Behavioral and motivational counseling
• Client-centered goal setting and lifestyle recommendations
• Chrononutrition (timing-based nutrition strategies)

Specialized Intervention Areas:

• Weight management (underweight, overweight, obesity, malnutrition)
• Cardiometabolic disorders
• Endocrine system optimization
• Immune and autoimmune support
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Drug-nutrient and drug-herb interaction assessment
• Food-as-medicine therapeutic approaches

Legal Practice Authority

My scope of practice varies by jurisdiction:

In States Where I Am Licensed/Certified for MNT:

• Authorized to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for disease management
• Can prescribe therapeutic diets in clinical settings (in collaboration with care teams)
• Full scope of personalized nutrition services

In States With Title Protection/Limited Scope:

• Provide personalized nutrition services and education
• Limited or no authority for Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Practice within state-specific exemptions and regulations

Current Practice Authorization:

• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) Maryland #DX7228 (full MNT scope)
• Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) #19049 (personalized nutrition services across multiple states)
• Authorized to practice in 24 states without additional licensure
• Eligible for licensure in 22 additional states
• Cannot practice in 8 restricted states

What I Do NOT Provide

• Medical diagnosis of diseases or conditions
• Prescription of medications
• Medical treatments or procedures
• Emergency medical care
• Services outside my individual competency and training
• Eating disorder treatment (I refer to appropriate specialists)
• Services prohibited by state law in my jurisdiction

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Ongoing assessment of intervention effectiveness
• Data-driven refinement of nutrition protocols
• Partnership approach to goal achievement
• Regular progress monitoring and plan adjustments
• Communication with healthcare team members (with consent)

Professional Standards & Ethics

• Maintain CNS Code of Ethics compliance
• Complete 75 hours continuing education every 5 years
• Maintain state licensure/certification as required
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and client confidentiality
• Practice within individual competency limits
• Maintain professional liability insurance

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals in comprehensive care
• Refer clients to appropriate specialists when needed
• Share assessment data with care team members (with consent)
• Work within established medical diagnoses from licensed practitioners

Individual Scope Considerations

My individual scope of practice is determined by:

1. CNS credential requirements and training
2. My specific education, experience, and specialty certifications
3. Federal and state laws and regulations
4. Workplace/facility guidelines where applicable

Referral Network

I maintain professional relationships for referrals to:

• Licensed physicians for medical diagnosis and treatment
• Registered Dietitians for state-specific MNT (where I’m not licensed)
• Mental health professionals for eating disorders
• Other healthcare specialists as appropriate

Credentials and Continuing Education

Education: Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition, Sonoran University of Health Sciences (2023); Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition: Nutrition Science, California State Polytechnic University (2020) 

CNS Certification:Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠ #19049 (January 2025 – December 2029) 

State Licensure/Certification: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) Maryland #DX7228 (April 2025 – October 2027)

Specialty Training: Certified Holistic Nutritionist (CHN) #14956, Certificate in Principles of Nutritional Genomics #00365, Introduction to Functional Medicine 

Professional Memberships: American Nutrition Association® (ANA)