Frances Arnold, RDN, CLT, ERYT
Registered Dietitian, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, LEAP Therapist,
Speaker
Frances@NamasteNutritionist.com
“Your Health Is Your Wealth”
EDUCATION:
 Dietetic Internship, Sea Mar, 2010-2011.
 University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Bachelor’s of Science:
o Awards & Honors: Outstanding Nutrition Student 2008, National Honors Society: Tau
Sigma Honors 2005 - 2008; Henry Albert Public Service Award 2008 with financial award.
 Western Nevada Community College Associate’s of General Studies:
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.
Nutrition Program Manager
Sound Health Physicians
May 2012-Present
Create nutrition care plans for outpatient clients as referred. Provide nutrition consultation for program
services as needed. Direct the nutrition program. Write quarterly nutrition articles.
Clinical Dietitian
Bethany at the Pacific
Nov 2011-Present
Create nutrition care plans for elderly residents for short-term and long-term needs. Complete nutrition
MDS & CAA reports screens, assessments. Make nutrition recommendations as appropriate.
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.
Dietetic Intern
Sea Mar Community Health Center
Sept ‘10-June ‘11
 Completed 1200 supervised hours in these settings: Clinical Care & Neonatal Intensive Care,
Childhood Public Health Nutrition, Foodservice & Long-Term Care, Outpatient Nutrition.
 Developed & delivered numerous nutrition presentations for colleagues & supervisors.
Nutrition Coordinator
Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
Oct ‘08 - Nov ‘09
 Supervised employees, interns and student; oversaw clinic operations of 21 Tribal clinics
 Managed nutrition and breastfeeding programs at both state and local levels
 Trained and certified staff in nutrition training programs for WIC
 Implemented educational programs for participants, staff trainings
 Counseled and developed care plans for high-risk women, infants and children.
Research and Development
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
 Assisted in academic research for Nutrition in the Garden
 Presented at Northern Nevada Dietetics Annual Conference booth
 Assisted with developing trans-fat school policies for NV Board of Education
 Created educational nutrition materials, UNR School of Medicine
Jan ‘07 -May ‘07
April ‘07
Sept - Nov ‘07
Apr ‘07-‘08
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Phone: 775.389.0397
98020
Mail: 9605 239th St SW Edmonds WA
Frances Arnold, RDN, CLT, ERYT
Registered Dietitian, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, LEAP Therapist,
Speaker
Frances@NamasteNutritionist.com
“Your Health Is Your Wealth”
SPEAKING & LEADERSHIP:
Compsych
2014-Present
 Conduct inspiring lunch & learn educational sessions on nutrition and wellness.
Toastmaster’s International
2012-Present
 Breakout presenter at the District 2 Spring Conference, 2014 on Brain Health.
 Past Vice President of Education, providing regular education to club members
 Completed Competent Communication Manual and numerous advanced speeches
Sound Health Physicians
2012-Present
 Developed & delivered training for MD/ARNP on nutrition & irritable bowel syndrome
 Developed & delivered 7-week weight loss workshop
 Developed & delivered several nutrition classes for clients
Professional Podcast
 Record and publish my own podcast
2013-Present
Student Ambassador – Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
2010-2011
United Nations Youth Assembly - International Youth Delegate
2007
 Presented to the UN Youth Assembly about the the Art of Living Foundation & the Int’l Assoc,
for Human Values. Collaborate in advancing the UN’s Millennium Development Goals
Experienced Registered Yoga Instructor
 Taught over 10,000 hours in yoga and stress management techniques
2000-Present
President of the Art of Living Club, UNR
2007 & 2008
 Presented on the benefits of Art of Living Programs to students & community leaders
 Awarded “Club of the Year” under my leadership
 Awarded ~$4500 in stipend funds for student scholarships under my leadership
YMCA
2011
Taught culinary skills to parents and children for healthy and age-appropriate foods
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AUTHORED THE FOLLOWING:
Ebook: “Love the Foods that Love You Back”
2014
Ebook: “Awaken the Warrior Within”
2013
I have created an extensive library of programs, papers, podcasts, recipes and more. Subjects
include: Stress Relief, Childhood Nutrition, Food Sensitivities, Weight Loss, Irritable Bowel
Syndrome, Brain & Cognitive Health, and more.
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Phone: 775.389.0397
98020
Mail: 9605 239th St SW Edmonds WA
Frances Arnold, RDN, CLT, ERYT
Registered Dietitian, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, LEAP Therapist,
Speaker
Frances@NamasteNutritionist.com
“Your Health Is Your Wealth”
MEMBERSHIPS
Toastmaster’s International
Get Paid To Speak Community
The Yoga Alliance
LEAP dietitians (Food Sensitivities)
Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group
Gluten Intolerance Group
(Current):
Dietitians for Professional Integrity (DFPI)
Dietitians for Integrative and Functional Medicine
The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Washington Dietetic Association
Greater Seattle Dietetic Association
The Northern Washington Dietetic Association
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Phone: 775.389.0397
98020
Mail: 9605 239th St SW Edmonds WA