Great schools and training programs offer learning opportunities that go far beyond the syllabus. We asked some amazing folks from the community to share stories from their educational journey with us.

Abby King

I have my MS in Nutrition and Integrative Health and I am a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) as well as my undergraduate degree in Psychology. I now specialize in gut health and the gut brain connection. My goal with choosing this educational path was to really learn a preventative and whole body approach to nutrition rather than a more tradition and western approach. I think one of the biggest things I have continuously learned through every step of my education (from personal experience when I was first dabbling in nutrition to today working with clients) is that true nutrition is a mind body interaction. Read more>>

John Fredricks

I chose a unique field to study, a clash of the culinary arts and nutritional wellness. Taking on the challenge of creating inviting, flavorful, and perfectly executed dishes while shifting the focus to meet the nutritional needs of each individual provided a deeper understanding and passion for food than I ever imagined. Read more>>

Ariel Wynne

I went to SUNY Buffalo for my Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT). I graduated in 2018 and started immediately on the path to become a pelvic floor PT. It wasn’t my first choice but my hands on training led me straight to that conclusion. Read more>>