Deanna Minich

Deanna Minich, PhD, is an Instructor in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine at the University of Western States. She holds a Master of Science (1995) and a PhD in Medical Science (1999). A leading figure in functional medicine, she has worked with Dr. Jeffrey Bland and served on boards of organizations like the American Nutrition Association. Her expertise spans metabolic detoxification, therapeutic lifestyle changes, and integrative nutrition. She currently serves as Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health, leading medical teams and scientific communication.

Key achievements include authoring seven wellness books, over 50 scientific publications, and receiving the 2025 Linus Pauling Award. Her research emphasizes phytonutrient-dense diets and the interplay between nutrition, epigenetics, and holistic health. She teaches graduate courses on metabolic detoxification and contributes to programs like the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Professional recognitions include FACN (Fellow of the American College of Nutrition) and CNS (Certified Nutrition Specialist).

Her work integrates art and science to address physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She developed the '7 Systems of Health' framework linking body systems to color-coded nutrition and lifestyle practices. Her recent articles focus on pesticide reduction, sulfur intolerance, and methylation's role in gene expression.