Dr. Karen Spencer Dees, PhD
“The
Family Nutritionist”
Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition
www.KarenSpencerDees.com
345
Boston Post Rd
Unit J6 2nd Floor
Sudbury, MA 01776
(phone) 978-443-3039
(email) drdees@comcast.net
(fax) 508-309-6892
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 Sudbury, 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.