Rachel Knowles
Rachel
Knowles
Course Developer
- Department
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Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine
- Institution
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University of Western States
- Biography
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Dr. Rachel Knowles is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition graduate from Maryland University of Integrative Health, where she also obtained her master's degree in Clinical Nutrition & Integrative Health. Dr. Knowles is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, and is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. Dr. Knowles founded her private practice, Seedlings Nutrition, where she specializes in clinical nutrition for psychological, neurodevelopment, environmental, and pediatric conditions. She incorporates nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, and individual biochemistry into each of her nutrition recommendations and believes that nutrition from a functional, integrative, and evidence-based perspective can significantly improve the lives of all individuals by cultivating overall wellness and preventing nutrition-driven diseases. Dr. Knowles serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Nutrition Professionals.
- Education History
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Degree Institution Doctor of Clinical Nutrition MUIH MS in Integrative Health and Clinical Nutrition MUIH BS in Nutrition Purdue University Global AS in Specialized Business Douglas School of Business - Community Involvement
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Role Organization Secretary National Association of Nutrition Professionals Board of Directors National Association of Nutrition Professionals Education Committee Member National Association of Environmental Medicine - Licenses
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Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, Florida Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, Maryland