Georgette Schwartz. BCHN, MSHN
Georgette Schwartz has been a nutrition and fitness educator and specialist focusing on complete mental and physical well-being for over 20 years. What started as a passionate interest has turned into a dream career for Georgette, who serves as the Director of Nutrition at Integrative Acupuncture. Georgette served as the Director of Nutrition for Advanced Medical Therapeutics and Integrative Cancer Therapeutics for three years preceding her position at Integrative acupuncture. There, Georgette is focused on preparing customized nutrition, exercise and supplement programs for healthy aging patients who want to optimize their health and energy as well as those challenged by cancer, and other health conditions including cardio-metabolic syndrome, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, weight issues, diabetes, low energy and food allergies.
Through her own experience of avoiding a hysterectomy with dietary & lifestyle changes, Georgette became inspired to help others, and is a devoted and thorough student and practitioner of the healing arts. She is continuously seeking an ever-deepening understanding and application of the principals of nutrition and health, and is especially eager to explore the connections between conventional nutritional knowledge and broader perspectives, including natural health. Intuitive and attentive, Georgette is always ready to support her clients in their healing journeys to the fullest extent of their interest; she is compassionate and considerate, deeply caring and trustworthy, and has an unwavering commitment to her client’s success.
Georgette holds her Masters of Science in Holistic Nutrition from Hawthorn University in northern California, and is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. Her thesis was on the Role of the Ketogenic Diet in the Fight against Cancer. She achieved her Bachelors of Business Administration from the prestigious American University in Washington D.C., and is a licensed fitness trainer through the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Georgette is a Certified Metabolic Balance Coach, a Certified Healthcare Practitioner in Metagenics® First Line Therapy® – the high-quality supplement line. Georgette is a Certified GAPS Practitioner, a Wahl’s Warrior, and a Certified Gluten Practitioner.
Georgette has numerous other professional associations including the International & American Association of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN), and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP). She is also an active member of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM).
As a member of the community, Georgette gives her time generously. She is a retired board member of Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA), and a regular speaker at Wellington Regional Hospital Cancer Support Group. She also spoke at the A4M Integrative Cancer Symposium in Phoenix, AZ, and The World health Congress in 2015.