As a professional nutritionist and culinary educator, Karen Raden MS, RD, CCN has a passion for helping people to feel good, both physically and emotionally. For over fifteen years, she has coached countless people along the path to long-term health and wellness. Her unique background in clinical and naturopathic nutrition, in conjunction with the culinary arts, sets her apart in field infiltrated with trends, fads and unhealthy diets that yield little results.
Karen completed her Masters of Science degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington - considered the Harvard of holistic natural medicine by experts in the field. In addition to being a Registered/Licensed Dietitian and Certified Clinical Nutritionist, she holds a BA in Hotel Restaurant Management from Michigan State University and attended L'Ecole Hoteliere Summer Chef School in Lausanne, Switzerland. She completed a culinary internship at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago and managed various fine restaurants throughout the Chicago area. Karen has also trained to the level of Certified Reiki Master and has a great interest in the human energy system.
As an integrative nutritionist, Karen integrates both alternative and conventional nutrition. She looks at the science behind health and healing by reviewing lab tests from a nutritional perspective. Drawing upon her training from Bastyr and over fifteen years of experience, Karen can also recommend herbs, supplements, and functional medicine testing (i.e. saliva testing to determine cortisol levels, blood tests to look at vitamin status, etc.) alongside mind-body techniques that support wellness. With this process under way, Karen can then guide you in discovering and removing hidden obstacles that may show up as you move toward achieving your goals. Working with Karen, you get the best of both worlds.
Karen's unique approach to nutrition centers on her passion to provide others with truly holistic health.
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