Coleen Walsh, MFA, MNT is a Functional Nutritionist, a Master Nutrition Therapist and Recipient of the 2014 Impact Award from the NANP (National Association of Nutrition Professionals)!
Dubbed the “methyl queen” by colleagues, Coleen’s specialty is genetic SNPs (mutations) in the Methylation cycle, including MTHFR (methylene tetra hydro folate reductase enzyme), and the conditions that surround them.
As the owner of Harvesting Nutrition, a holistically-based nutrition company, Coleen maintains an active private practice in Denver, CO where she gives one on one client consultations incorporating genetics with nutrition and lifestyle practices. She teaches health and nutrition classes throughout the country including: Colorado School of Tradition Chinese Medicine, Whole Foods Market, Hospitals, Corporate businesses, non-profit organizations, among others. Coleen is honored to be the recipient of the 2014 NANP Impact Award (National Association of Nutrition Professionals) for her research & training programs on the Biochemical Pathways of MTHFR and Methylation.
With a passion to teach, Coleen began her career as a professional dancer, choreographer and professor. Upon suffering a brain injury (from a car accident) with the ensuing: depression, chronic pain, Autoimmune disease(s), and a slew of degenerative conditions, holistic nutrition helped her turn her health around. Through this journey, Coleen found out she had the MTHFR genetic mutation, this information was instrumental in her recovery. At the time, little was known about MTHFR, so she took matters in her own hands, went back to school to study nutrition, and found Dr. Ben Lynch and other pioneers in the field. She began to help heal herself while delving into diet and lifestyle practices along with nutritional supplementation support for Methylation.
Coleen has studied Methylation extensively, not only through Dr. Lynch, but also through Dr. Amy Yasko and many others as well as conducting her own doing research (please find list below). Self titled, “seminar junkie”, she keeps updated on the latest health and nutrition research by attending numerous medical seminars and conferences. She feels education is one addiction that needs no intervention.
She attended The Nutrition Therapy Institute (NTI)* in Denver, CO, has her FirstLine Therapy® Certification for Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome through Metagenics and Functional Medicine & Lab Interpretation Certificate through Nutri West with Dr. Brandon Lundell.
She teaches and consults with MDs, NDs, L.Acs, DOs, Nutritionists and the general public throughout the world on the basics of MTHFR & Methylation. Coleen offers online trainings for both the Practitioner and the general public or “everyday mutant” on the Understanding MTHFR and Methylation. She is working on her book titled “Thriving with MTHFR: A guide for the everyday mutant!” for the general public.
Coleen is ready to help you discover the root of your health issues, give adjudicative support, educate and guide you on your road back to health. She brings her passion and dedication to each client while supporting them with empathy and understanding.
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Master Nutrition Therapist (MNT), Nutrition Therapy Institute*
- Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner (CNTP), Nutrition Therapy Institute*
- Functional Medicine & Lab Interpretation Certificate, NutriWest
- FirstLine Therapy® Certification for Metabolic Syndrome, Metagenics
- Masters in Fine Arts, MFA, The University of Iowa
Holistic Approach + Based in Science
CONTINUING EDUCATION IN NUTRITION THERAPY & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
MTHFR & METHYLATION
- Upcoming: Seeking Health Educational Institute Conference (SHEICON2015) on October 15-18, 2015 in Denver, CO. Foundations of Health, Cell Membrane, Mitochondria, Case Studies. Ben Lynch, ND, Paul S. Anderson, NMD, Suzy Cohen, RPh, Neil Nathan, MD, Jess Armine, DC, Alessandro Ferretti, Dip ION mBANT NTCC CNHC, Bernarda Zenker, MD, Eric Balcavage, DC
- Methylation & Clinical Nutrigenomics I: Individualized Medicine at Its Best. Ben Lynch, ND
- Methylation & Clinical Nutrigenomics II: Latest Findings, SNPs & Establishing Treatment Plans. Ben Lynch, ND
- The Denver Methylation Summit: Methylation, Cardiology, Gastrointestinal & Immune. David Quaig, PhD, Ben Lynch, ND, Kara Fitzgerald, ND, Cheryl Burdette, ND
- The “Omics” Revolution: Nature and Nurture, Bringing Genomics into the Clinic. Institute for Functional Medicine’s 2015 Annual International Conference. Themes include: Environmental Influence on Gene Expression, The Gut Microbiome, Genomics and Genomic Variations. Jeffrey Bland, PhD, Robert Rountree, MD, Paul S. Anderson, NMD, Alexander Khoruts, MD, Jeanette McCarthy, MPH, PhD, Helen Messier,
PhD, MD, CCFP, plus additional expert speakers and panelists - The Role of Nitric Oxide and Glutathione in the Immune System. Datis Kharazzian, DHSc, DD, MNeuroSci Presented by Shane Steadman, DC
- The Chicago Methylation Summit. Ben Lynch, ND, Kara Fitzgerald, ND, David Quaig, PhD, Cheryl Burdette, ND
- Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression. University of Melbourne via Coursera
- Functional Medicine and Genomics: A 6 Part Monthly Online Series. Jeffrey Bland, PhD with guest speakers
- Methylation and Nutrigenomic Approach to Cancer. SHEI online, Ben Lynch, ND
- Folate Metabolism and MTHFR Video. SHEI online, Ben Lynch, ND
- Practical Clinical Application of Methylation and Epigenetics for Professional Members. SHEI online, Ben Lynch, ND
FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION & MEDICINE
- Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis. Datis Kharazzian, DHSc, DD, MNeuroSci
- Microbiome Science and Practice for Functional Health Practitioners. Tom Fabian, Phd, CNTP
- Mastering Brain Chemistry. Datis Kharazzian, DHSc, DD, MNeuroSci
- GI-Brain-Immune Connection, NeuroEndocrine Immunology Series. Datis Kharazzian, DHSc, DD, MNeuroSci
- Functional Medicine Approaches to Repair the Adrenals. Diane Mueller, ND & Miles Nichols, LAc
- The Denver Summit 2015: Gastroenterology, Immune Function, Methylation & Cardiology. Dr. Derrick DeSilva, MD, Dr. Bridget Briggs, MD, Dr. Daniel Kalish, DC and Dr. Mark Houston, MD
- Revelations in Brain Research and Therapy. Dan Murphy DC, DABCO, Terry Yochum, DC, DACBR, Fellow, ACR, FICC, Brandon Lundell DC, DABCI, APC, IFMCP, Dipl. Ac, Nelson Vetanze DC, BS, CCEP, CCAP, Don Bellgrau, Prof. of Immunology, Lynn Toohey PhD
- Breaking the Complex Web of Leaky Gut. Dr. Datis Kharrazian, DHSc, DC, MS, MNeuroSci, FACN, DACBN, DACNB, CNS
- Applied Kinesiology & Energy Medicine. Diane Mueller, ND, LAc, Miles Nichols, LAc
- Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Mindfulness and the Gastrointestinal System. Diane Mueller, ND, LAc, Miles Nichols, LAc
- Optimal Wellness: Designing an Integrative Care Plan for Cancer Thrivers. Lise Alschuler, ND and Tina Kaczor, ND
- Early Signs of Brain Degeneration. Datis Kharazzian, DHSc, DD, MNeuroSci
- Gluten, Leaky Gut and Autoimmune, NeuroEndocrine Immunology Series. Datis Kharazzian, DHSc, DD, MNeuroSci
- Functional Medicine 6 module Series: Foundations in Functional Health, Organ Dysfunction & Advanced testing, GI Dysfunction & Treatments, Endocrine disorders part I & II (adrenals, thyroid, etc), Case Studies. Brandon Lundell DC, DABCI, APC, IFMCP, Dipl. Ac, 2013-2014
- The Functional Matrix of Stress Management. Dr. Cheryl Burdette, ND
- Breast Cancer Protocols: Daniel Weber, PhD, MSC
- Detox 360™. Apex Energetics™, Linda Clark, MA, CNC
CONFERENCES & SYMPOSIUMS
- Revealing the Science Behind Holistic Nutrition: National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) Annual Conference, 2015. Terry Wahls, MD, Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN, CNS, CHN, plus additional expert speakers and panelists
- Sustaining Wellness: Nutrition Therapy Association Annual Conference, 2015. Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN, CNS, CHN, Joel Salatin, Sarah Ballantyne, PhD, Chris Kresser, MS, LAC, Terry Wahls, MD, plus additional expert speakers and panelists
- Transforming Health Through Holistic Nutrition: National Association of Nutrition Professionals Conference and Expo, 2014. Abundance of expert speakers and panelists
- NTI Education Symposium: Saving the Nature of Nature. Joel Salatin and Jeffrey Smith
- The Future of Healing Symposium. Institute for The Psychology of Eating, Marc David, MA, Emily Rosen
- SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) Symposium: Current Perspectives and Management of IBS. Allison Siebecker, ND, MSOM, LAc, Mark Pimental, MD, FRCP, Leonard B. Weinstock, MD and Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP