Kim Ross

Dr. Kim Ross is an Instructor in the Department of Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine at the University of Western States. She holds adjunct roles at Sonoran University of Health Sciences and is a licensed clinical nutritionist in multiple states. Her clinical practice, Ross Nutrition Team, specializes in hormonal, mental, and gastrointestinal health since 2010. She is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and a member of the inaugural Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) cohort (2013). Dr. Ross serves as a supervisor for CNS candidates and contributes to Symphony Natural Health Institute, focusing on melatonin and maca research.

Education: BA in Business Administration (2005), MBA (2008), MS in Applied Clinical Nutrition (2012), and DCN (2021). Professional memberships include the American Nutrition Association and Institute for Functional Medicine.

Research interests center on natural therapies for hormonal imbalances, gastrointestinal health, and mental health. Her work emphasizes evidence-based approaches integrating diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes. Recent publications explore maca’s impact on fertility and hormonal conditions, psychobiotics for mood disorders, and integrative treatments for PMS/PMDD.

She collaborates on corporate wellness programs, offering nutrition consultations and tailored health plans for organizations. Her educational initiatives include online courses and programs addressing gut health, stress management, and mood optimization through nutrition.