About
My Story
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 and then completed my toolbox with a Masters in Human Clinical Nutrition with a focus on Functional Nutrition.
I have found my true calling. I am passionate about counseling others on their health journey. At Bloom & Grow Nutrition, I work to support my clients with all of the tools in my toolbox to help unravel your health challenges.
Saundra Kamman, MS, CN, CNS-Candidate
Nutritionist - vs - Dietician
What is the difference between a Nutritionist and a Dietician?
The state of Washington requires a nutritionist to complete a masters program in human nutrition. A nutritionist is certified by the state of WA to support clients with evidence based nutrition counseling. A nutritionist 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 dietician can also be certified by the state of WA but is not required to have a masters.
A dietician is also required to have supervised hours to become a dietician.
As a nutritionist, I am not required to have these supervised hours but I am working with a group of supervisors to attain these hours. These hours are also required to achieve my Certified Nutrition Specialist®, a recognized industry standard for nutritionists, that can be attained after passing a rigorous test and fulfilling 1000 supervised hours.
A nutritionist is also (generally) more specifically trained to work with clients 1:1 in an outpatient setting. A dietician is generally more focused on an inpatient setting. Both a nutritionist and a dietician can deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy in the state of WA.
I bring both the educational piece and the experience of 1:1 counseling to my work with clients to empower them to grow into their best health.
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.
