
Meet Jamie
Jamie Menzel (she/her)
Functional Nutrition | Herbal Medicine | Mental Health



Hi, I'm Jamie.
My journey into nutrition began years ago, as a natural extension of my background in Western herbalism. I heard someone once say that the best herbalists start with food, and that sentiment greatly resonated with me. Through a combination of personal experience and a love of research, I’ve come to appreciate that thoughtful nutrition is foundational to both mental and physical health. Food not only represents culture, joy, identity, and survival; it also provides the nutritional building blocks that impact our biochemistry, influencing everything from our digestion to our mood.
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While I primarily specialize in mental-health focused nutrition care, I love to work with clients to address a wide range of concerns. After all, the brain and the body are connected, and improving symptoms in one area often provides benefits elsewhere. As a clinician, my approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and personalized. I feel passionate about disentangling the field of nutrition from diet culture and perfectionism, and I love helping others discover ways to cultivate a healthier relationship to food and self. I taught myself to cook later in life, first on organic farms, then in punk houses, and then while living on a school bus, healing myself through a combination of the food, drinks, and conversations I shared along the way.
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These days, in addition to my clinical work, I serve as Adjunct Faculty at the National University of Natural Medicine, where I teach a 3-credit graduate-level course, Nutrition for Mental Health. When I'm not talking about nutrition, you can find me in the woods, petting my cat, politely declining a party invitation, walking around town, or watering my houseplants.


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Education
Master of Science in Nutrition
National University of Natural Medicine
Portland, Oregon
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, Washington
Herbalism & Wildcrafting
1000+ hours of formal training
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The Columbines School of Botanical Studies
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The North American Institute of Medical Herbalism
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The Arctos School of Herbal and Botanical Studies
Licenses & Board Certification
Licensed Dietitian
State of Oregon
Certified Nutritionist
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
State of Washington
State of Florida
Certified Nutrition Specialist®
Board for the Certification of Nutrition Specialists
What is a Certified Nutrition Specialist?
A Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®) is a board-certified nutrition professional who has earned a graduate degree in the science of nutrition from an accredited university, fulfilled at least 1000 hours of supervised practice experience, and passed a rigorous board exam. This certification currently represents the highest standard for advanced personalized nutrition practitioners.