​Like many practitioners, my path as a wellness counselor started with my own health challenges. I used to be a graphic artist, an airbrush artist to be exact. It never occurred to me that blowing rainbows out of my nose was a bad thing. I was working on the EPCOT project for Disney at the time. I was the youngest designer and only female on the team. Besides the toxicity, the stress was overwhelming.

 

 I was mainlining on coffee and junk food and when I was asked if I wore a mask when I used the airbrush, I replied “No, how could I smoke?” I had all kinds of health problems: heart palpitations, weight problems, headaches, allergies, hypoglycemia so bad I couldn’t function by the afternoon. I was quite young and I thought to myself, if I feel this way now, I don’t even want to know what I will feel like in my 40s, 50s, and 60s.

 

Then I discovered a nutritionist and she saved my life. The first thing she did was put me through a detoxification program, then she taught me how and what to eat, and turned me on to the dietary supplements I needed.  My life was changed forever. I feel better now at nearly 70, than I did when I was in my 20s. I was so inspired that I went back to school and changed my career.  I have been teaching and practicing Clinical Nutrition/holistic wellness for over 30 years.

 

When it comes to a disease symptom, I investigate like Sherlock Holmes, I search for the underlying cause of that symptom, not just cover it up with a Band-Aid. To me, to help someone restore their health back to balance is the most rewarding career I could ever have.  The rest is history! 

 

ABOUT RADHIA

 

Radhia specializes in weight loss/management, detoxification and diet related diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory disease, autoimmune diseases and obesity. She teaches/lectures and practices the profession of clinical nutrition with great passion.

 

Radhia is a Board Certified Clinical Nutrition, C.C.N. Bio-Chemical Analyst.(see video on the home page for more information on a Certified Clinical Nutritionist CCN). and a M.Ed, in nutrition, Bastyr College, Seattle, Washington, and Lesley College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Member of the PMA Pastoral Medical Association

 

Radhia has been the Wellness Director for Lake Hills Pharmacy for the past nine years. She is the past president of the Texas chapter of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, (I.A.A.C.N), the president of Advanced Health Institute/Natural Health Specialty Inc. and an associate member of the American Naturopathic Medical Association (A.N.M.A.). She was the President and Chief Visionary Officer (CVO), of AHI Productions. She is a former faculty member of Le Cordon Bleu Culinary College, teaching nutrition,  former member of the factulty of the Natural Epicurean Culinary School, and a former member of the faculty of the Academy of Oriental Medicine Austin, (A.O.M.A.). She teaches and lectures on nutrition and holistic lifestyle in the community and the corporate setting.

 

EDUCATION

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• "Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis", Datis Karrazian, D.C. D.H.S.Sc. F.A.A.C.P.; D.A.C.N.B. D.A.B.C.N.; C.N.S.' C.S.C.S., C.C.S.P, (2008)

• Special Course Work for Certification, C.C.N. (1999)

• Advanced Nutritional Study Program, Nutritional Medicine in Patient Care, (1999)

• C.N.C.B. Post Graduate Studies in Clinical Nutrition (1998)

• Master’s Degree in Education in Nutrition, Lesley College., (1997-1999)

• Laboratory Evaluation in Nutritional Medicine (1997)

• Bastyr College, Seattle, Washington, (1995-1997)

• Austin School of Nursing, ACC, Austin, Texas. (1992-1995)

• Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA, (1975-1979) 

• Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara, CA, (1972-1975)

• SBCC, Santa Barbara College, Santa Barbara, CA, (1972-1975) 

 

ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK

 

• "Synergy of EMFs, Environmental Assaults and Impact on Human Health, Prevention, Diagnosis and Clinical Nutrition"; IAACN Scientific Symposium, (2021). 

• “Immunization, Inoculation or Vaccination; Navigating the Consequences with Clinical Nutrition”; IAACN Scientific Symposium, (2019)

• "Renovation of the Structural Integrity of the Human Body through Biomolecular Interventions, Beyond the Collagen Connection"; IAACN Scientific Symposium, (2016).

• "Professional Roundtable Workshop: Methylation, Mutations, and Beyond The MTHFR"; Kendal Stewart MD, (2015)

• " The Energy Symposium: Restoring Daily Energy Production for Healthy Epigenomics"; IAACN Scientific symposium, (2014)

• " A Nutritional Approach for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury"; Steve Haltiwanger, MD, CCN, (2014)

• “Epigenomics and Orthomolecular Nutrition: keys to Sculpting Optimal Health”, IAACN Scientific Symposium, (2013)

•  “Reclaiming Vibrant Health: Molecular Perspectives for living Younger Longer”, IAACN Scientific Symposium, (2011)

• “Maximizing the Physical Exam to Identify Human Endocrine and Neurologic Imbalances”,  Robert Rakowski, DC, DACBN, CCN, (2010)

• “Novel Approaches to Toxicity, Detoxification and Assessment – Oral and Intravenous Solutions”, Michael Wald, MD, DC, CCN, (2010)

• “Masquerading Illness, Common Clinical Dilemmas and Misdiagnoses”, IAACN Scientific Symposium, (2010)

• "Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis", Datis Karrazian, D.C. D.H.S.Sc. F.A.A.C.P.; D.A.C.N.B. D.A.B.C.N.; C.N.S.' C.S.C.S., C.C.S.P, (2008) 

• “The Role of Clinical Nutrition in Pre & Post Traumatic Care”, IAACN Scientific Symposium, (2008)

• “Incorporating Clinical Nutrition in the Medical Therapy of Chronic Disease Syndromes”

• ”Exocrine, IAACN Scientific Symposium, (2007)

• "Physiology: Nutritional Support in Chronic Inflammatory & Autoimmune Conditions”, IAACN Scientific symposium, (2006)

• “Endocrine Physiology of Healthy Glands & Hormones”, IAACN Scientific Symposium (2005)

• "The Exploration of the Mechanisms Available for Addressing Neurotransmitter Imbalances,NeuroScience," (2005).

• "The Link Between Neurotransmitters and Hormones". NeuroScience. (2005)

• "Assessment and Correction of Neurotransmitters". NeuroScience, Improving Clinical Outcomes, (2004)

• "Nutritional Advancement in Pediatric and Adolescent Care.", IAACN., Scientific Symposium(2004)

• "Functional Endocrinology Part III: Thyroid, Adrenals, Pancreas and Male", Lang Integrative Health Seminar, (2004).

• "Improving Health Outcomes through Nutritional Support for Metabolic Bio-transformation",Institute for Functional Medicine, (2003).

• "Nutrition and Cancer Prevention, Assessment and Support", IAACN. Scientific Symposium(2003).

• "Functional Medicine", Institute for Functional Medicine, (2002).

• "Nutritional Endocrinology", Institute for Functional Medicine, (2002).

• "Multiple Components of Weight Management", IAACN. Scientific Symposium (2002).

• "Toxic Footprints: the Forensic Approach to Knowing What, When and How to Detoxify", Institute for Health Realities, (2002).

• "Genomics in Primary Care Medicine", Gulf Coast Conference, (2002).

• "Expanding Therapies to Enhance the Clinical Nutrition Approach to Chronic Degenerative Illness", IAACN Scientific symposium, (2001).

• "Unmasking and Treating Chronic Infection to Manage Chronic Disease", IAACN. Scientific Symposium, (2000).

• "Clinical Insights into Human Immunology", IAACN., Scientific Symposium (1998).

• "Clinical Nutrition and Clinical Neurology", IAACN, Scientific Symposium (1997).

• "Women and Children’s Health", IAACN., Scientific Symposium (1995).

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Lake Hills Compounding and Wellness Pharmacy, Wellness Director, (2013-present)

Le Cordon Bleu, Faculty Member,

• Nutrition Instructor, (2013-2015)

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NHN TV, 2009-2015

• Directed all project support efforts of start-up Media Company, worked with VP Production in content acquisition, and new content development, production, marketing.

• Coordinated executive, marketing and creative teams as well as outside production associates.

• Performed a variety of key investor-relations, addressing inquiries of current and potential shareholders, communicated with market department regarding investor-relations initiatives, coordinated legal briefs with executives and legal teams.

• Collaborated with CFO, CEO, CTO, VP Marketing, VP Production, and Line Producers to coordinate budget, and risk assessment, and oversee, production and marketing schedules and distribution of financial releases. 

• Successfully coordinated and hosted numerous investor presentations, performed market research and created power-point presentations and other promotional materials for potential investors, creating invitations, and booking venues.

• Reduced company travel expenses by identifying cost-effective travel agencies and vendor contracts.

• Reduced company production expenses by coordinating shoots and production teams in sequence to accommodate facilities. 

 

Texas Health Freedom Coalition, (when Legislature is in session, 2006-Present)

• Co-founder, Executive Committee Member

  • Lobbyist

  • Membership coordinator, trainer

  • Assisted in producing presentation materials,

    • White papers, Point papers, Powerpoint presentations

  • Represented IAACN and THFC in House and Senate Committee Hearings
     

Natural Health Specialty Inc. Austin TX., (1992-present), (formerly known as Advanced Health Institute, LLC. and Center for Natural Health, L.L.C.)

• President

• Clinical Nutrition Consultant

• Nutrition instructor and lecturer

• Pastoral Counselor

• Bio-chemical analyst

Peoples Pharmacy, (2008-2009, 2011-2013)

• Wellness Consultant, 

Natural Epicurean Culinary School,  (2011-2012)

• Faculty Member, Nutrition Instructor,

Academy of Oriental Medicine in Austin, A.O.M.A. (2004-)

• Faculty Member, Nutrition Instructor

People’s Pharmacy Nutrition Classes, Austin TX., (2002-2012),

•  Nutrition instructor and lecturer

Positive Changes Hypnosis Clinic, Nutrition Classes, Austin TX., (1999-2004)

• Nutrition instructor

Conscious Nutritional Health Center, Los Angeles CA., (1988-1992),

• Nutritional Consultant

Divine Providence Pastoral Care Center, Los Angeles CA., (1991).

•  Pastoral Counselor

• Nutritional Consultant

R&D Labs, Los Angeles, CA., (1988).

• Nutritionist and Lab Assistant, 

Vivian Greene Inc. (1979 - 1981)

• Art Director/Illustrator 

W.E.D Walter Elias Disney, EPCOT project, Burbank California, (1981-1982)

• Designer

Linda Gleis Studios, (1982-1988),

• Freelance Graphic Designer, Los Angeles, CA., some of my clients were Camp Beverly Hills, Speedo, Prado Designs, Crystal Lite, Birchwood Fabrics. 

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

C.C.N. Certified Clinical Nutritionist, (2000-present), International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, IAACN.

Ordained Minister, (1999), C.D.I. Christian Disciples International

Certificate of Professional Associate Membership, (1993), American Naturopathic Medical Association, 

C.N.C., Certified Nutritional Consultant, American Assoc. of Nutrition Consultants, Lifetime Member, (1991)

 

AFFILIATIONS

 

I.A.A.C.N., International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists. (1993-Present)

• Past President of the Texas Chapter

• Professional Member,

• Spokesperson for Legislative Board in Texas House and Senate Hearings,

• I.A.A.C.N. Representative for the US Health Freedom Congress. 

Texas Health Freedom Coalition, (2006-present)

• Co-founder

• Executive Board Member

National Health Freedom Coalition, 

• Voting member representing the I.A.A.C.N.

A.A.N.C., American Association of Nutritional Consultants,

U.S Health Freedom Congress.