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Rachel Knowles

Rachel

Knowles

Rachel Knowles

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Department
Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine
Institution
University of Western States
Email
Biography

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
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
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
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, Florida
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, Maryland