Integrative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher, LEAP Therapist, Speaker

Frances Arnold Integrative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher, LEAP Therapist, Speaker [email protected] My Mission: To Help People Love The Foods That Love Them Back

EDUCATION:  Dietetic Internship, Sea Mar, 2010-2011 o Honors: Served as the Student Ambassador for Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND).  University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Bachelor’s of Science o Awards & Honors: National Honors Society: Tau Sigma Honors 2005 - 2008; Henry Albert Public Service Award 2008 with financial award.  Western Nevada Community College o Awards & Honors: Dean’s Honor Roll: 2002 & 2003, National Honors Society: Phi Theta Kappa Honors 2002 – 2004.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Founder Namaste Nutritionist, PLLC May 2012-Present Create online educational resources: blog, podcast, video. Provide outpatient nutrition services to clients for Childhood Nutrition, Weight Loss, Food Sensitivities and other inflammatory conditions. Highlights:  Publish nutrition & wellness podcast, blog, newsletter  Provide consultation services  Develop & deliver numerous speeches & presentations to professionals & public

Nutrition Program Manager Sound Health Physicians May 2012-Present Provide nutrition consultation for the nutrition program services as needed. Highlights:  Assisted in developing multi-disciplinary diabetes research pilot  Assisted in developing & co-teaching a culinary medicine program with Dr. James Bowers  Developed & delivered 7-week weight loss workshop  Developed & delivered training for MD/ARNP on nutrition & irritable bowel syndrome  Developed & delivered several nutrition classes for clients

Clinical Dietitian Bethany at the Pacific Nov 2011-Present Create nutrition care plans for elderly residents for short-term and long-term needs.

Consultant Dietitian Head Start Oct ‘09 –Feb ‘13 Analyzed diet & anthropometrics for Head Start children at 21 tribal clinics. Provided recommendations to parents and staff. Created nutrition education materials for parents.

Nutrition Coordinator Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Oct ‘08 - Nov ‘09 Highlights:  Supervised employees, interns and student; oversaw clinic operations of 21 Tribal clinics. Counseled and developed care plans for high-risk women, infants and children.  Managed nutrition and breastfeeding programs at both state and local levels  Trained and certified staff in nutrition training programs for WIC  Implemented nutrition and counseling educational programs for participants, staff trainings

Research and Development University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)

1 Phone: 775.389.0397 Mail: 9605 239th St SW Edmonds WA 98020 Frances Arnold Integrative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher, LEAP Therapist, Speaker [email protected] My Mission: To Help People Love The Foods That Love Them Back  Assisted in academic research for Nutrition in the Garden 2007  Presented at Northern Nevada Dietetics Annual Conference booth 2007  Assisted with developing trans-fat school policies for NV Board of Education 2007  Created educational nutrition materials, UNR School of Medicine 2007-2008

PRESENTATIONS & LEADERSHIP:  President-Elect – North Sound Dietetics Association (NSDA) 2015-Present  Advisory Board, member - Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy™ 2015-Present

 Nutrition Presentations for Professionals 2014-Present I developed and presented the following to Registered Dietitians:

 2 CEUs - “Food Allergies & Food Sensitivities: Translating Basics into Practice” o Host: North Sound Dietetic Association  1 CEUs - “Food Sensitivities: What Every RD Should Know” o Host: Greater Seattle Dietetic Association  1.5 CEUs – “Food Sensitivities: What Every RD Should Know” o Host: Dietitian Central

Comcast Speaker 2014-Present

Toastmaster’s International 2012-Present Highlights:  Breakout presenter at the District 2 Spring Conference, 2014 on Brain Health  Past Vice President of Education, providing regular education to club members

Dietitians for Professional Integrity – Co-Founder 2013-Present  Our mission is to promote ethical integrity within the Dietetic Profession.

Student Ambassador – Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics 2010-2011  Acted as Liason between students and the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics  Student Chair for Hunger & Environmental Nutrition 2008-2009

United Nations Youth Assembly - International Youth Delegate 2007 Highlights:  Presented to the UN Youth Assembly about helping advance the UN’s Millennium Development Goals with the Art of Living Foundation & the Int’l Assoc, for Human Values.

Registered Yoga Instructor - Taught over 10,000 hours 2000-Present

President of the Art of Living Club, UNR 2007 & 2008 Highlights:  Awarded “Club of the Year” under my leadership  Awarded ~$4500 in stipend funds for student scholarships under my leadership  Presented on the benefits of Art of Living Programs to students & community leaders  Member of the President’s Cabinet for the Student Body

2 Frances Arnold Integrative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher, LEAP Therapist, Speaker [email protected] My Mission: To Help People Love The Foods That Love Them Back  Start the Yoga Club to mentor students who aspire to become yoga teachers

YMCA - Taught culinary skills to parents and children 2011 AUTHORED THE FOLLOWING:  Ebook: “Love the Foods that Love You Back” 2014  Ebook: “Awaken the Warrior Within to Prevent the Cold and Flu” 2013  Blog, podcasts, recipes and more. Subjects include: Stress Relief, Childhood Nutrition, Food Sensitivities, Weight Loss, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Brain & Cognitive Health, and more.

NUTRITION & BUSINESS TRAININGS (Partial Listing):  The Message of You – Comedy & Speaking Training with Judy Carter 2015  Lady & The Champs – Speaking Training with World Champs 2015  Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance 2014-2015  Client Attraction – Year-long Marketing Training 2013-2014  Food Allergies 2014  The Psychology of Habits 2013  Brain, Mood, Cognition 2013  Weight loss 2014  Vitamin D 2014  Inflammatory Bowel Disease 2014  Lifestyle Eating And Performance (LEAP) – Food Sensitivities Training 2011  Motivational Interviewing & Patient-Centered Therapy 2009-2010

MEMBERSHIPS (Current): Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group Dietitians for Professional Integrity (DFPI) Gluten Intolerance Group Dietitians for Integrative and Functional Medicine Washington Dietetic Association The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Greater Seattle Dietetic Association Toastmaster’s International The Northern Washington Dietetic Association Get Paid To Speak Community LEAP dietitians (Food Sensitivities) The Yoga Alliance

REFERENCES:

Dr. Jim Bowers, MD, CEO Raylene Friel, Phuong Tran, MS, RD, Director Sound Health Physicians Head Start Coordinator Bethany of the Pacific 425.654.3516 Inter Tribal Council of Nevada 425.259.5508 775.355.0600

3 Phone: 775.389.0397 Mail: 9605 239th St SW Edmonds WA 98020