Dr.
Karen Spencer Dees, PhD
Board
Certified in Holistic Nutrition
Karen Spencer Dees, PhD is a Doctor of Holistic Nutrition and often referred to by her
patients as The Family Nutritionist. Her
nutritional background includes being Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition.
She is Adjunct Faculty as well as a curriculum writer for Clayton College of
Natural Health. She holds a B.S., M.S. and Doctorate of Holistic Nutrition from
Clayton College of Natural Health where she was awarded high honors in all
three degrees. Her expertise includes whole body nutrition, women’s health,
hormonal imbalance, children’s nutrition and ADD/ADHD.
Dr. Dees is Board Certified by the
American Alternative Medical Association and the American Association of
Drugless Practitioners. She is also Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. She
is a member of the American Holistic Health Association, the Holistic Pediatric
Association and the National Association for Nutrition Professionals. She
received national distinction by her Alma Mata in 2000 for her work in Women’s
health. Her achievements were showcased at Clayton College.
Dr. Dees is currently in Private
Practice in Framingham, MA. Her broad knowledge of the body and its nutritional
needs combine with an understanding that each individual is unique and requires
specialized attention. She works closely with her patients to identify their
needs, and then translates the gained knowledge into a plan for incorporating
it into daily living.
Dr. Dees educates women on how to
regain hormonal balance in the body. She is the author of “Eating Right for
Your Hormonal Health,” A Manual for Endometriosis and Other Endocrine
Disorders. She has also authored extensive related nutritional health programs
for endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, menopause,
perimenopause, early menopause, building the immune system, building the
digestive tract, food sensitivities, yeast-free programs and more.
Attention Deficit Disorder and
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) is a prominent challenge
for many parents and children today. Dr. Dees works individually with children
suffering from ADD/ADHD, while also conducting regular peer seminars for
medical practitioners and patients on related subjects.
Dr. Dees’ also specializes in
holistic nutrition for children and pregnancy, including baby’s very first
“solid meals”. Her work with women before, during and after conception
addresses the overall nutritional needs for the health of the mother and the
child.
As a well-known lecturer, Dr. Dees’
doctoral dissertation on nutrition and endometriosis, as well as her work with
women’s health, led to her prestigious position at Helena Women’s Health at the
Stanford Professional Center in Palo Alto, California.
She is co-founder of “Sister’s Hand in Hand,” based in San
Francisco, CA. This health advocacy group will be a resource center
for Patients of Environmental Toxins, Endometriosis and other Endocrine
disorders. “By first examining the severity of our nation’s health crisis,
addressing each barrier and then working to connect people and resources,
Sister’s Hand in Hand goal is health advocacy. “We will provide the patient
with the health action tools and empowerment methods that include educational
resources and support systems.
For over 18 years, Dr. Dees is the
owner of Dees International Marketing, a thriving business which exclusively
offers a line of organic herbal products from Sunrider International. Sunrider
maintains a stringent quality control process and offers superior quality on
the more than 400 healthy products She uses Sunrider both personally and
professionally.
As a successful business
entrepreneur, Dr. Dees developed her business from the ground up. Today she has
over 100,000 distributors worldwide and continues to grow.
She is married to Jeffery Dees and
they have four beautiful children all adopted from South Korea.
They currently reside in Framingham, MA where she is in private practice.
IN THE NEWS
v “Endometriosis and Food: what heals, what hurts, and what will
work on Super Bowl Sunday.” Examiner.com,
online article appeared in Examiner.com, an online newspaper on 2010
v “Walk Through Japanese Garden Changes Woman’s Life”,
Nutritionist Researches Endometriosis By Jackie Holston, article appeared in The Morning News, a local
newspaper located in Northwest Arkansas, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2000
EDUCATION
Clayton College of
Natural Health
1999 Doctor
of Philosophy in Holistic Nutrition
1997 Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition
1996 Bachelor
of Science in Holistic Nutrition
1982-1986 University of Massachusetts,
Amherst- Major Communications and minor Japanese language and business
1985 Sophia University,
Tokyo Japan Studied Japanese language and business
EXPERIENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
v
2000 Travelled to
Korea
v
1992-1993 Trained
as a Midwife, Elkins, Arkansas
v
1986 Lived and
studied in Tokyo, Japan
v 1981 American
Field Service to Greece
v 1980 Lived on
Kibbutz and traveled through Israel
PROFESSIONAL
1999-2010 Doctor
of Holistic Nutrition, Private practice, Massachusetts
Adjunct Professor with Clayton College of Natural Health
Curriculum Writer for Clayton College of Natural
Health
1995-2010 Owner
and CEO “Dees International Marketing”
1998-2002 Holistic Nutritionist for
Endocrine Disorders, Helena Women’s
Health Center (Stanford University), Palo Alto, CA
1992-1995 Sugarcreek Elementary School,
Bentonville,
Arkansas
Paraprofessional for special
needs children with Cerebral Palsy Trained, studied and utilized Facilitated Communication
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS - BOARD/ADVISORY
v Adjunct Professor with Clayton College of Natural Health, 2007-present
v Curriculum Writer for Clayton College of Natural Health, 2007-present
v Holistic
Nutrition Credentialing Board of Directors, 2006-2008
v
National
Association of Nutrition Professionals, 2005-2008
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS – MEMBER
v American Association of Drugless Practitioners
v National Association of Nutrition Professionals
v The American
Fertility Association
v American
Holistic Health Association
v Holistic
Pediatric Association
v National Association
for Nutrition Professionals
v American Holistic Health Association
v Endometriosis Association- Listed as Nutritionist of
Endocrine disorders
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS – LICENSED
v Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition
v Board
certified, American Alternative Medical Association
v
Board certified, American Association of Drugless Practitioners
v
Board
Certified/licensed, American Association of
Drugless Practitioners
BUSINESS
EXPERTISE: SELECTED WORKSHOPS & SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Dees is a nationally recognized speaker, sharing expertise
in areas of "Women in Home Based Business". Below is a selection of
speaking topics.
v Women in
Business
v How to
succeed in Home based Business
v Taxes and
Home Based Businesses
v Leadership
and Networking
v Developing
& maintaining a successful business
SELECTED
WORKSHOPS & SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Dees is a nationally recognized
speaker, sharing expertise in areas of holistic nutrition, women’s health
including endometriosis and hormonal balance as well as children’s wellness.
Below is a selection of speaking engagements.
v Clayton
College of Natural Health Faculty: Children's Nutrition from a Mother's
Perspective, 2010
v Clayton
College of Natural Health Faculty: Endometriosis & Diet, 2010
v Clayton
College of Natural Health Faculty: Nutritional Ideas for Internationally
Adopted Children, 2010
v Creative
Management Marketing Incorporated, 2009, Family Nutrition and Supplements
v National
Association for Nutritional Professionals: Endometriosis and Nutrition - Fall
Conference, 2007
v National Association of Nutrition Professionals, 2007 Annual
Conference
October 19-21, 2007, Sonoma
State University, Rohnert Park, CA
Presentation: “Eating Right
for Your Hormonal Health”
Handout: The Study, “Eating
Right for Your Hormonal Health” A Manual for Endometriosis & Other
Endocrine Disorders
v Teachers and
PTO at the Mashpee Public Schools: “Teachers and Good Nutrition” and
“Nutritional Alternatives for Parents of kids with ADD and ADHD”, 2006
v National
Association for Nutrition Professionals: Fall Conference, 2005
v The
American Fertility Association: Endometriosis and Nutrition, 2001, 1997, 1995
v
Quashnet Elementary School, Mashpee, MA: Special Needs Families
and Staff, “Nutrition and Our Children” focusing on “ADD” and ”Autism”, 2006
v
Quashnet Elementary School, Mashpee, MA: “Nutrition and
Children” focusing on ADD/ADHD and “Teachers and Nutrition”, 2006
v Creative
Management Marketing Incorporated, 2003, Leadership and Mentorship
v Creative
Management Marketing Incorporated, 2001, How to be effective in Home Based
Business
v Creative
Management Marketing Incorporated, 2000, How to be a smart
Consumer
v
Endometriosis Association, “Endometriosis & Nutrition”
v Doctor Talk: worldwide monthly teleconference with other
Doctors to educate people on the benefits of nutrition and supplements.
RESEARCH
2001 Eating
Right for Your Hormonal Health: a detailed study of 15 women under the age of
35 experiencing symptoms of early menopause. Utilizing the Eat Right for Your
Hormonal Health nutritional program designed by Dr. Karen Spencer Dees, 50 of
the most common symptoms were either reduced in severity or disappeared
completely.
BOOK
PUBLICATIONS
Dees, K. (2007). Eating right for your hormonal health, a manual
for Endometriosis and other endocrine disorders. Nutritional Professional’s Journal, 7(18).
“Eating Right for Your Early Menopausal Health" by Dr. Karen Spencer
Dees received accolades from The American Fertility Association in 2007,
honoring Dr. Dees’ work for helping women with Endometriosis. In 2000, Dr. Dees
book was featured in multiple magazines to educate readers on how they can
improve their hormonal health and overall well-being.
AWARDS
Award recognition in supplement industry for education and leadership
from Sunrider International
Years awarded: 2009-2000, 1999, and 1996
Honored for Excellence – from Mashpee Public Schools, Massachusetts
Year awarded: 2007
Excellence in Network Marketing, GoGroup - from Integrated Business
System-
Year awarded: 2006
Excellence in Leadership and Business, from Creative Management Marketing
Incorporated
Years awarded: 2004, 2001, 1999, 1996, 1997, and 1991
PROGRAMS &
PUBLICATIONS
Anti-Inflammatory
foods: can the foods you eat make a difference in chronic pain. Nutritional information to reduce
pain caused from inflammation
Rules
for your health to live by. Dietary
guidance to increase health.
Basic
nutrition. The
fundamentals of nutrition to build a solid base.
Food
allergy program. Information
and education on addressing food allergies through a nutritional program.
Collaborated on the Holistic
Nutrition Board Certification Examination,
assisted in development of content
Yeast-free,
Refined-sugar free diet. A
dietary program removing yeast and sugar from the diet.
ADD/ADHD
specialized program. Nutritional
education on how to address ADD/ADHD through dietary changes and
supplementation.
Health
guide for early menopausal women. Nutritional information and tips for women in early menopause.
Wellness
& the family. A
program for building a healthy base for the entire family.
Rules
for your hormonal health. Fundamental
rules for balancing the hormones in the body through dietary changes.
Daily
energy program. Dietary
tips to enhance the body’s energy.
Nutrition
& a healthier you. Finding
Keeping
your family’s immune system strong
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Dr. Dees
received national distinction by her Alma Mata in 2000 for her work in Women’s
health. Her achievements were showcased at Clayton College, who recently
appointed her Adjunct Faculty of Clayton College of Natural Health.
Dr. Dees is currently authoring “Children and Nutrition: a Focus on
International Adoption and Dietary Concerns.