Selva Wohlgemuth, MS, RDN, CGN (owner)
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As a Bellingham, WA local I am an avid outdoors woman, enjoying the wonders of nature we have here in the Pacific Northwest. If I am not working, you can find me sharing a delicious meal with family or friends, behind a camera lens, knee deep in research articles, or adventuring with my husband and two kiddos.
My interest for nutrition began when I was an undergraduate at Western Washington University. In my free time I read nutrition textbooks and cookbooks, and even worked at a local health food store. I began to notice my health change for the better and consequently inspired those around me to do the same. My passion for nutrition never ceased and I went on to study it further at the leading integrative and functional nutrition program in the country at Bastyr University, completing their Master's in Nutrition Program and their Didactic Internship. Initially, when starting my private practice in 2015 I wanted to work with all types of patients and health conditions to further enhance my general knowledge. Eventually, I began to focus my attention on gut health. Not only because many people are struggling silently with chronic digestive issues but because the consequences of an inflamed gut are far reaching. If we do not digest and absorb our food properly, we are not benefiting from the healthy (or not so healthy) foods we eat. Nutrient deficiencies, leaky gut, food intolerances, hormone imbalances, and much more can develop. More and more research has been highlighting how the gut microbiome can directly impact the development of chronic disease. As Hippocrates once said, "Health and disease begins in the gut". With my in depth knowledge of the gut and women's health, I have helped many patients meet their health goals, including alleviating irritating gut symptoms and helping women conceive successfully after many years of trying. It is my passion to provide expert nutrition guidance and make a lasting positive change in someone's life! HELPING PATIENTS WITH:
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Over the years I have changed my way of practicing as I grow as a practitioner. Currently, I weave together functional medicine with circadian biology to best support my clients. Everyone is unique, and therefore every treatment needs to be created accordingly. To accomplish this I take the time to get to know my patients extensively during the initial comprehensive case review and work alongside other members of their healthcare team (naturopaths, medical doctors, counselors, etc) to best support their health and wellness goals. Furthermore, in order to find the key to health and wellness one must look at the body holistically...BODY, MIND, and SPIRIT as these are absolutely essential as part of healing. Nutrition is a foundation, but does alone heal an individual. Therefore, lifestyle, stress, trauma, social connection, etc all need to be evaluated and addressed as a holisitic approach to health. |
"Our body is a beautiful machine that needs tender love and care to work optimally."
Note: Working with a ND or MD while working with us will enhance your nutrition care plan. I encourage an integrative approach to best meet your health goals.
If you’re ready to make a real and lasting investment in your health and wellbeing come work with us!
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