Kelly Gehle Velotta, MS, RD, LDN is a Registered Dietitian and holds a Masters degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University.  Bastyr University is one of the worlds leading academic centers for advancing knowledge in the natural health sciences. It is also one of the few, true and accredited naturopathic universities.  While earning her Masters degree Kelly was exposed to the naturopathic approach to health and disease. As a result Kelly takes a holistic approach to health, recognizing that the foundation for optimal health and healing begins with a health promoting, whole foods based diet.

Kelly also holds a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science from Arizona State University and is a Gold Certified Advanced Fitness Specialist through the American Council on Exercise.  This advanced Personal Training certification means that Kelly has the experience and knowledge to provide safe and effective programming for clients who have cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and musculoskeletal diseases and/or disorders.

Kelly has worked in the health and wellness field for over 10 years. She has worked with hundreds of clients ranging from infants to the elderly, for preventive nutrition and fitness and for specific medical conditions.

What does it mean to be a Registered Dietitian?

Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts who have met specific criteria to earn the RD credential:

• Completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree at a U.S. regionally accredited university or college with course work approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE), of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
• Completed an accredited supervised practice program, typically 6 to 12 month in length, or a practice experience combined with undergraduate or graduate studies.
• Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Completed continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.

Anyone can call themselves a "nutritionist", make sure you get your food and nutrition information from a Registered Dietitian.  

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