Frances Arnold
Integrative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher, LEAP Therapist,
Speaker
Frances@NamasteNutritionist.com
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
Phone: 775.389.0397
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
Mail: 9605 239th St SW Edmonds WA 98020
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Frances Arnold
Integrative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher, LEAP Therapist,
Speaker
Frances@NamasteNutritionist.com
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)
 Advisory Board, member - Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy™
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Nutrition Presentations for Professionals
I developed and presented the following to Registered Dietitians:
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2014-Present
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
 Our mission is to promote ethical integrity within the Dietetic Profession.
2013-Present
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
Phone: 775.389.0397
Mail: 9605 239th St SW Edmonds WA 98020
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Frances Arnold
Integrative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher, LEAP Therapist,
Speaker
Frances@NamasteNutritionist.com
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
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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
Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group
Gluten Intolerance Group
Washington Dietetic Association
Greater Seattle Dietetic Association
The Northern Washington Dietetic Association
LEAP dietitians (Food Sensitivities)
(Current):
Dietitians for Professional Integrity (DFPI)
Dietitians for Integrative and Functional Medicine
The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Toastmaster’s International
Get Paid To Speak Community
The Yoga Alliance
REFERENCES:
Dr. Jim Bowers, MD, CEO
Sound Health Physicians
425.654.3516
Raylene Friel,
Head Start Coordinator
Inter Tribal Council of Nevada
775.355.0600
Phone: 775.389.0397
Phuong Tran, MS, RD, Director
Bethany of the Pacific
425.259.5508
Mail: 9605 239th St SW Edmonds WA 98020
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