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Jana Peters

Jana

Peters

Jana Peters

Course Facilitator

Department
Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine
Institution
University of Western States
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Biography

Jana Peters, MS, LDN, CNS, is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist® with a master's degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States, where she now serves as a course facilitator supporting students in their educational journey. With a strong foundation in biology and chemistry from Northern Illinois University and a background as a paramedic and international trauma course instructor, Jana brings a unique clinical perspective to her teaching.

She is the founder of One Healthy Balance Functional Health, a fully virtual practice where she specializes in helping women restore energy, stabilize mood, and reclaim hormonal balance through personalized, root-cause care. Jana's clinical interests include autoimmune disease, cardiovascular health, mental well-being, and women's health-especially during the perimenopausal and menopausal transition. Her passion for functional medicine was sparked by a family health crisis that revealed the profound impact of nutrition on healing. She is dedicated to empowering others to take control of their health through science-backed, compassionate care

Education History
Degree Institution Year
Bachelors of Science Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 1997
Masters of Science University of Western States, Portland, OR 2022
Professional Memberships
Role Organization
Member American Nutrition Association
Member Institute of Functional Medicine
Licenses
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Illinois
Certified Nutrition Specialist, United States