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Laura Farnsworth

Laura

Farnsworth

Laura Farnsworth

Coordinating Course Facilitator

  • Department Faculty

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  • Campus:
  • Portland
Department
Clinical Nutrition & Functional Medicine
Institution
University of Western States
Email
Biography

Dr. Laura Farnsworth holds a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition, a Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health, and a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential. Previously while living in mainland Japan, she earned a Bachelor of Science with a dual major in Psychology and Social Science. Dr. Laura has taught nutrition courses at several universities and has served as a Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Practicing as a clinical nutritionist, she provides precision nutrition guidance through functional medicine and integrative health approaches. Her specialties include women's wellness, metabolic health, and nutritional genomics.

Education History
Degree Institution Year
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition University of Western States, Portland, OR 2024
Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health Notre Dame of Maryland University (formerly MUIH), Laurel, MD 2017
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Social Science University of Maryland Global Campus, Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa-ken, Japan 2009
Publications
Journal

Nash, W. P., Vasterling, J., Ewing-Cobbs, L., Horn, S., Gaskin, T., Golden, J., ... & Baker, D. G. (2010). Consensus Recommendations for Common Data Elements for Operational Stress Research and Surveillance: Report of a Federal Interagency Working Group. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 91 (11), 1673-1683.

Licenses
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Florida
Certified Nutritionist, Washington