Our Team
Cara Sandell, MS, CNS, LDN
Cara provides expert personalized functional nutrition therapy services by applying evidence-based nutrition science principles to advance the health and improve the quality of life of her clients. During her time in clinical practice, she has helped many improve their health and chronic disease conditions.
In 2021, Cara earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition from Sonoran University of Health Sciences. She also holds the highly coveted and respected CNS designation (Certified Nutrition Specialist®) and is a licensed dietician-nutritionist (LDN) in multiple states. Prior to becoming a CNS and LDN, Cara earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California in 2007 and began her career in a professional business environment.
Cara currently volunteers on the Alumni Association Board for Sonoran University of Health Sciences. She also volunteers in a start-up research group that aims to conduct and publish evidence-based research related to nutrition and mental health.
Professional Certifications:
Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS) administered by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS).
Learn more about the BCNS click here.
Licenses:
Maryland: Licensed Dietician-Nutritionist
Florida: Dietician-Nutritionist Out-of-State Telehealth Provider
Verification of Maryland LDN: https://mdbnc.health.maryland.gov/dietVerification/Default.aspx
Verification of Florida telehealth license: https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/
FAQ: Why aren’t you licensed in California? Each state has different laws, but California doesn’t have a regulatory group for nutritionists and therefore does not have licensing requirements or laws regarding nutritionists.