Qualifications

Here is some information about my background that explains why I am able to help YOU get the phenomenal results YOU are looking for!

• I am very proud to say I am one of 7 graduates of the first Functional Nutrition Doctorate Program in the US.
• I was the first clinical nutritionist to work at the Johns Hopkins Integrative Center in Baltimore, Maryland, hired by world-renowned gastroenterologists, Dr. Linda Lee and Dr. Gerald Mullin.
• I have been trained by and work with many top doctors and clinicians in the country.
• I have helped well over a thousand patients recover through complex nutrition, detoxification, Hashimoto’s, SIBO, IBS, auto-immune and gastro-intestinal tract issues, optimizing digestion and lifestyle choices.
• I am especially skilled in treating the repercussions of Epstein Barr Virus (mono virus) and  have established a one of its kind EBV Educational Institute to train clinicians nationally and internationally in the Epstein-Barr virus.
• I have a book coming out on the Epstein-Barr virus and how the public can better understand this condition.
• I lecture around the country on complex nutritional matters.
• I work with the best labs in the country and  interpret specialized functional medicine testing to help you get well.
• I am WILLING to spend the time it takes to help you heal.
• I can confidently say just about all my patients love working with me as I help them to make the necessary changes to regain their health back.
• I LIMIT THE NUMBER of people I HELP at one time IN ORDER TO GIVE YOU THE TIME AND ATTENTION YOU NEED IN one on one counseling.
• I offer whole day VIP sessions with patients to assess and plan their health goals.
• I spend hours of time researching each patient and hours of time in general research for my profession.
• I offer multi-week detoxification and environmental toxins’ programs for my patients.
• I take a holistic approach to your health, looking at the whole person.
• I am based in Seattle, Washington and will see patients locally, but operate a virtual clinic to see patients nationally and internationally.

I am not a medical doctor, I do not claim to diagnose nor treat diseases.  I support the whole person with nutrition and lifestyle interventions.

Education:

• 2017 Doctor of Clinical Nutrition; MUIH,  2017
• 2005 MS Master’s of Science, Clinical Nutrition, Counseling Track, Bastyr University (the Harvard of Natural Medicine), Kenmore, WA
• 1992 MA Master’s Degree, English Philology, Gdansk, Poland

Credentials:

• Doctor of Clinical (Functional Nutrition), MUIH -Maryland University of Integrative Health – 2015 – 2017
• LDN Licensed Nutritionist, fully licensed by Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice, in good standing since 2006
• CNS Certified Nutrition Specialist, board-certified by Nutrition Specialists Certification Board, active and in good standing since 2006
• CN Certified Nutritionist, certified by Washington State Health Department, in good standing since 2005

Clinical Experience:

• 2005: opened a clinical nutrition practice West Sound Nutrition in Bremerton WA.
• 2006:  moved to Baltimore MD; changed name to Holistic Nutrition Naturally (HNN), started to teach a highly successful 30DayDetoxProgram in person.
• 2006-2008: in addition to HNN, worked as a nutritionist and a nutrition supplement specialist at Your Prescription for Health natural pharmacy.
• 2008-2010: relocated HNN to Johns Hopkins at Green Spring Station, MD; was invited by Dr Linda Lee MD and Dr Gerard Mullin MD to be their first nutritionist at  Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center, Lutherville, MD. Worked closely with their Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, with referrals from Johns Hopkins doctors, especially from Dr Mullin, the leading world-renown functional and integrative gastroenterologist. Worked with many complex gastrointestinal cases.
• 2010-2015, as HNN, partnered with Sunlight Natural Health Clinic, a natural medicine clinic run by Dr Janene Martin, Naturopathic Doctor. Gradually increased virtual consulting. Expanded the HNN team.
• 2015-curent: HNN clinic has been a 100% virtual model, with teleconferences with patients nation-wide and internationally. 30DayDetox Program was revamped and launched fully online. Expanded the HNN team further.
• HNN signature 30DayDetox Program: has been attended by health providers such as DC’s, acupuncturists, medical doctors, dentists, optometrists and even nutritionists.
• Functional medical doctors and other clinicians team up and refer patients to Kasia for complex cases.

Major Medical Conferences/Trainings:

• Food as Medicine Conference: Food As Medicine: Integrating Nutrition into Clinical Practice, Medial Education and Community Health (2008)
• Advanced Professional Training in Functional and Clinical Nutrition under Dr Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN at Innovative Healing (2013)
• Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Modules:
  • AFMCP Applying Functional Medicine In Clinical Practice Module (2011)
  • Detox Module (2012)
  • Additional modules were suspended due to prioritizing the Doctoral Program; modules will continue post-PhD with the goal of becoming a Certified Functional Practitioner through IFM
• SIBO Center at National College of Natural Medicine:
  • 1^st SIBO Symposium: Current Perspectives and Management of IBS (2014)
  • 2^nd SIBO Symposium (2015)
  • 3rd SIBO Symposium (2016)
  • 4th SIBO Symposium (June 2017)

Professional Memberships:

• Institute for Functional Medicine
• American College of Nutrition
• Board for Certification of Nutritionist Specialists
• Global Association of Holistic Psychotherapists

Volunteering History:

• EarthSave, Baltimore MD – volunteer, returning featured speaker (Detoxification, Sugar Balance, Healthy Vegans)
• Vegetarian Resource Group, Baltimore MD
 – assisting with research/writing
• Joy Wellness Center at Shepherd’s Clinic, Baltimore – cooking class demo
• Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute, Seattle WA – nutritionist volunteer at the 2EAT Study
• Puget Consumer Cooperative Cooking Classes, Seattle WA
• Bremerton High School Nutrition Educator Initiative, Bremerton WA
 – volunteer nutritionist
• Saginaw Valley State University Initiative and Coordination of Open Nutrition Lectures on Risks of GMOs, Saginaw MI

Dr. Kasia Kines, Seattle based Nutritionist, CEO and founder of EBV Educational Institute
Seattle offices at 6016 NE Bothell Way, Suite G, Kenmore, WA 98028
Virtual clinic serving the US and globally
support@kasiakines.com