Founder & CNS Mentor

PhD, LDN, CNS, MBA

Dr. Patricia Kaufman has a Ph.D. in Human Health and Performance, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS®), and a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in Illinois, Florida, Ohio, Maryland, and Washington D.C.

Dr. Kaufman has been a CNS supervisor for 4 years, overseeing close to 100 individuals with a 95% success rate of candidates passing the CNS exam on their first attempt.

Dr. Kaufman is an assistant professor at the American College of Health Sciences and an adjunct faculty member at Sonoran University and National University of Natural Medicine. In addition to teaching, she owns a private nutrition practice focused on helping individuals with chronic conditions and those striving to improve their athletic performance.

Dr. Kaufman is involved in several research projects. She is working on several research papers, including case reports and meta-analyses regarding nutrition and the microbiota, and nutrition and chronic conditions and mild traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Kaufman instructs various courses, including Global Health and Nutrition Politics and Policies, Gastrointestinal Processes in Health and Disease, Integrative Nutrition, Functional and Clinical Assessment, Functional Nutrition, Pathophysiology, Nutritional Intervention for Chronic Diseases, Evidence-Informed Practices, Sports Nutrition, and Micro and Macronutrients. She is also the Research Journal Club faculty mentor.

Dr. Kaufman is a true believer in supporting her community by participating in the Harvest Food Sharing program, conducting seminars on nutrition for high school athletes, and educating grade school girls on body image. She also volunteers as an educator for the Fit and Food Connection, a non-profit organization providing one-on-one nutrition consultations to adults.

CNS Mentor

LDN, CNS, MS

Kelsey Martin is a board-certified CNS with a master's in clinical nutrition from Sonoran University. Through personalized nutrition, she creates paths toward optimizing health. Kelsey believes in an individualized approach to care, working with the many 'puzzle pieces' to make connections and best support specific needs. She focuses on positive nutrition and lifestyle choices that are already implemented and builds towards progress and continued success.

Kelsey's interest in nutrition began during her undergraduate years when she competed in cross country and track and field. She quickly realized that nutrition choices had a direct impact on performance, recovery, and energy levels, which carried over into her studies. This interest blossomed into an ongoing desire to find relationships between food choices and how the body responds. She became a go-to person for family and friends with nutrition-related questions, which led her to pursue a degree in the field.

As a mother of two, Kelsey's passion for nutrition has grown while addressing her children's health challenges through specialized care and lifestyle choices. In her spare time, she enjoys running, camping, reading, and family activities. She and her husband co-own The Colorado Marathon and The Platte River Half Marathon and Relay, supporting community health through these events. Kelsey also works as a running coach, helping individuals achieve goals like qualifying for the Boston Marathon and completing the Leadville Trail 100.

Through the support of her incredible family and friends, Kelsey pursued her master's degree at 40 and looks forward to continuing her goals of encouraging and educating others on the incredible power of nutrition for optimal health.

Marketing Strategist

Sophie is a marketing professional who graduated from Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business with a concentration in Digital Marketing Strategy.

Her experience in digital marketing is extensive. Sophie has worked on projects ranging from copywriting and website design to social media, email marketing, and restaurant marketing. She has collaborated with various clients, including non-profits, entrepreneurs, small agencies, and in corporate customer marketing roles.

Outside of work, you might find Sophie hiking new trails, spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, or trying out a new recipe. She is passionate about health and wellness and believes in maintaining a balance between work and play, bringing that energy to both her professional and personal life.

Driven by a passion for the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, Sophie is excited to continue growing and applying her skills to create impactful marketing strategies.