About
My Story
I have been asked how I became a nutritionist, I'd have to say that it has been an evolution. As with many people, my path has not been a straight line from point A to point B. It began many years ago when I was professionally trained as a Western Herbalist. My goal at that point was just to support my own health and that of friends and family with a natural and holistic approach. And... out of my curiosity to know more about the plants that I was growing in my garden.
I began volunteering in a local herb shop and realized that many people could benefit from my knowledge and my previous business, HerbN Tea, was born. Fast forward to 2020. When the COVID pandemic took our world by storm, I felt called to expand my knowledge to help others. I began by studying to be a holistic Ayurvedic Health Coach, then completed a Masters in Human Clinical Nutrition with a focus on Functional Nutrition, and I have just completed training to be a trauma and mental health informed Health and Wellness Coach.
I have found my true calling. I am passionate about collaborating with others on their health journey. At Bloom & Grow Nutrition, I support my clients with all of the tools in my toolbox to unravel their health challenges and help them make lasting change.
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Saundra Kamman, MS, CN, CNS-Candidate
Trauma and Mental Health Informed Health Coach
Nutritionist
What is a Nutritionist ?
A nutritionist doesn't just tell you what to eat, hand you a meal plan, and suggest recipes.
I'll help you craft a personalized approach to your health concern with evidence based nutrition and lifestyle counseling. Bloom and Grow Nutrition is a weight neutral, all inclusive practice that focuses on collaborating with you to create a plan to meet your health goals. It is important to craft a plan that works for you, and helps you make lasting change.
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In the state of Washington a nutritionist is required to attain a masters in human nutrition to become a Certified Nutritionist. I am taking my studies to the next level and I am working to attain 1000 supervised hours to become a Certified Nutrition Specialist®. I help clients get to the heart of their health challenges so that they can address the root cause and not just the symptoms. As a nutritionist I can order appropriate tests within the scope of practice, can provide medical nutrition therapy, can counsel on nutrition and lifestyle approaches, and can integrate with other health care practitioners such as your primary care physician, therapist, or specialist to round out your support team. It is important to note that every state has different requirements.
A few of my favorite things.
There are of course a few daily essentials to my enjoyment of life. It goes without saying that I love food. This includes cooking, going to the farmers market, looking for new recipes, and growing some of our food. However, there are a few other pieces that keep me whole - body, mind, and soul - they include a few of my favorite things.
