Deborah Sobel

Deborah Sobel is a Lecturer at the University of Western States in the Department of Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine, specializing in nutrition counseling for gut health, cognitive decline, and metabolic health. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition and is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist with multiple professional certifications.

• Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (2023), University of Western States
• Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine (2020), University of Western States
• BA in Emory University (1989)

Her research interests focus on the intersection of nutrition, functional medicine, and chronic disease prevention, including gut microbiome restoration, metabolic health optimization, and Reversing Cognitive Decline (ReCODE) protocols. She also emphasizes health coaching and lifestyle interventions through certifications like National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching and Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.

Deborah is a certified professional in multiple domains:

• Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) by American Nutrition Association
• Certified Healthy Gut Practitioner and Microbiome Analyst by Microbiome Restoration Center
• ReCODE 2.0 practitioner through Apollo Health

She owns Encouraging Healthy Habits, LLC, and volunteers as a Research Analyst at True Paleo Inc., integrating her clinical expertise with community health initiatives.