I am a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Herbalist, and Wellness Consultant. I received my Bachelor’s degree with Honors from Stanford University and my four levels of nutrition credentials—Nutrition Consultant, Nutrition Educator, Diet Counselor, and Nutrition Instructor—from Bauman College.  I was a Bauman College Nutrition Instructor for several years before deciding to focus on clinical nutrition. I am registered and Board Certified through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) and the Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board, and I served as the Vice President of the California Chapter of the NANP for several years. I have additional training and certification in FirstLine Therapy (TM), Brimhall Technique (TM), Functional Medicine (including Functional Endocrinology and Immune System Modulation), advanced herbal therapeutics, chronic pain management, and stress management.  I have served as the staff Nutritionist for several integrative medical and chiropractic health clinics throughout the Bay Area, including a women's integrative medical clinic associated with Stanford Medical Center.  I worked in social services for several years, running an abuse intervention program for the frail elderly in long term care. I have created, developed, and led workshops on subjects ranging from nutrition and stress management, polycystic ovarian syndrome, nutrition in the workplace, multiple sclerosis, elder abuse intervention and prevention, patient advocacy, assertiveness and communication skills, women’s self defense, HIV and STD prevention, gender identity, LGBT aging, and other subjects. In 2002, I started my business, Food Fairie Nutrition and Wellness Services, to provide education and counseling to individuals and groups on nutrition, health, and wellness.