Shaina Painter, MS, CNS
Nutritionist
She/Her
Shaina Painter is a Clinical Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). She holds a Masters of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Arizona State. Shaina is aligned with Health at Every Size (HAES), and integrates a mindful, non-diet, weight-neutral approach to health and prevention. Shaina has completed advanced training in Intuitive Eating, Body Image support, eating disorders, gastrointestinal health and functional medicine.
The heart of her work is grounded in a deep commitment in supporting you to transform your relationship with food, and your body to reclaim your confidence, and vitality. She gracefully balances a focus on uncovering the underlying root(s) of issues directly, while compassionately meeting you where you are in your healing journey to curate a sustainable plan, designed uniquely for you.
Qualifications
Areas of Focus
Shaina works with folks from all walks of life and backgrounds, focusing on building a foundation of a healthy relationship with food to support their concerns in the areas of mental wellbeing, hormonal health, gastrointestinal health, metabolic health, and brain health. Shaina has experience with individuals diagnosed with autoimmune diseases, disordered eating, fertility concerns, support for expectant or new mothers, cancer survivors, peri and postmenopausal women, and various other chronic conditions.
Training and Education
- Master of Science in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine, University of Western States, cum laude
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Arizona State University
- Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS®) #18401
- Intuitive Eating PRO Training
- BED Training from EDRD PRO
Areas of Focus
Shaina works with folks from all walks of life and backgrounds, focusing on building a foundation of a healthy relationship with food to support their concerns in the areas of mental wellbeing, hormonal health, gastrointestinal health, metabolic health, and brain health. Shaina has experience with individuals diagnosed with autoimmune diseases, disordered eating, fertility concerns, support for expectant or new mothers, cancer survivors, peri and postmenopausal women, and various other chronic conditions.
Training and Education
- Master of Science in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine, University of Western States, cum laude
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Arizona State University
- Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS®) #18401
- Intuitive Eating PRO Training
- BED Training from EDRD PRO
Being Health Questions
What should a new client know about working with you?
As a nutritionist, my intention is to improve your self-efficacy in nourishing your body by empowering you with tools, knowledge, resources and necessary skills. No cookie-cutter meal plans, restrictive diets, or one-size-fits-all approaches here. Each client is tended to as an individual to ensure sustainability, feasibility, and longevity in our collaborative plan. In addition to recipe booklets, targeted supplements, guidance on foods to integrate into your day and self-care practices related to sleep and movement, you will receive wisdom with specific “why’s” to provide you a deeper understanding of what your body needs and how your actions are directly benefiting your mental and physical wellbeing.
Do you have experience working with any specific types of patients?
Throughout the years, I’ve had the honor of working with a wide variety of individuals suffering from a multitude of both mental and physical health conditions. Most of my clients struggle with their relationship with food and/or their body thus the heart of my work is centralized in supporting this as a foundation to overall health and wellness.
What do you find most interesting about Being Health's integrated care model?
The integration between physical and mental healthcare is the most interesting and special part of Being Health. Health care with the absence of mental health care, and visa versa, is not as effective as when both are paired strategically and intentionally together. Layering in therapies like psychedelics, nutrition and acupuncture provides patients a revolutionary and cutting edge approach, one that I believe and hope, will modernize mental and physical healthcare as a whole for the better.
What’s your favorite thing to do for self care?
My favorite self-care activity is spending time in nature. Living in Lake Tahoe, nature and beauty are at my fingertips thus I leverage every opportunity I can to submerge myself into our natural world and learn from its wisdom.
What are Shaina’s rates?
Shaina offers initial nutrition consultations as well as 6-Month and 12-Month Nutritional programs. Rates are below:
- Initial Nutrition Consultation: $200
- Nutrition 6-Month Program (3 Visits): $450 or $75/month
- Nutrition 12-Month Program (10 Visits): $1,500 or $125/month
