Meet Patricia Kaufman, PhD, LDN, CNS, MBA

Hi, I’m Dr. Patricia Kaufman, practicing functional nutrition as a licensed nutritionist (LDN), a faculty member at three universities, and a certified nutrition specialist (CNS) supervisor. In addition to being a CNS, I’m a certified sports nutritionist and a member of the American Diabetes Association and American Nutrition Association. I’m on a mission to empower individuals to optimize their health and prevent disease with a personalized nutrition and lifestyle approach.

I understand that no ‘one plan’ works for everyone because of our different nutritional needs, biochemistry, genetics, and lifestyles. I believe in focusing on an integrated holistic approach by uncovering the underlying causes that can trigger health conditions, especially autoimmune disorders, hormonal dysregulations, and impaired gut health. 

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I have a Ph.D. in Health and Performance from Concordia University and received a Master's in Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States and a Bachelor of Science and MBA from Marquette University. By combining my knowledge and expertise in nutrition, wellness, and fitness, I enjoy working with clients to orchestrate and live their healthiest lives. I stay educated and updated on nutritional and performance topics through continuing education programs, including the gut microbiome, energy efficiencies, thyroid function, Type 2 Diabetes, adrenal fatigue, detoxification, and endocrine disrupters.

As a faculty member in the doctorate program at the American College of Health Sciences and the graduate programs at Sonoran University and the National University of Naturopathic Medicine (NUNM), I teach various functional nutrition courses, food politics and insecurity, informed evidence research, and sports nutrition.

As a researcher, I’m working on several research articles on the gut microbiome, type 2 diabetes, and therapeutic diets for various conditions.

As for fun, I enjoy running. I’ve completed numerous endurance events, including four Ironmans, over 20 marathons (6 Boston Marathons and 6 Abbott Majors), DPR 50-mile trail run, and (3) 50k North Face trail runs. I know firsthand the importance of nutrition and its role in athletic performance and overall health.

I’m active in my community. I volunteer as a nutritional educator at The Fit and Food Connection, participate in my church's Harvest Kitchen program, which feeds hundreds of homeless individuals, and volunteer my nutritional services to those in need. I have also worked with high school athletes on performance nutrition and grade-school girls on achieving a healthier body image.

I couldn’t do any of this without the support of my loving husband, children, and furry friends.

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