Courtney, MPH, CN

Courtney is Persona’s Vice President of Nutrition. Courtney hails from Bastyr University, having extensive knowledge of holistic healing and whole foods. Prior to joining Persona, she worked as a wellness coach and nutrition consultant, helping people succeed in their various health endeavors.

Pomegranate Feta Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette

Who doesn’t love pumpkin in the fall? Utilize multiple parts of this fabulous squash to add depth to a tasty dish. Paired with hearty feta and tangy pomegranate seeds, this simple salad can be paired with any main course or can

Happy International Men’s Day – Here’s To Your Health

To all of the sons, brothers, fathers, and husbands out there…Happy International Men’s Day! When it comes to gender-specific health, women typically steal the spotlight. If you walk down the grocery aisle you might notice that

Foods to Nourish the Bariatric Digestive System

Naturally, bariatric surgery impacts the digestive system. Often removing not only the stomach but also parts of the small intestine, bariatric procedures change your appetite and can also affect your nutrient absorption. After

3 Ways to Show Your Lungs Some Love

It’s tough for the lungs to ever catch a break. Spring and Summer bring pollen showers, while the short and cold winter days plague us with colds and flus. Thankfully, there are multiple ways you can strengthen and protect your

Raining Outside? Don’t Let It Keep You From Moving

When the weather is warm and the days are long, getting outside is easy. As the clouds roll in and temperatures drop, it’s much more difficult to get motivated. Getting out of your warm bed into the cold, dark morning for that

How You Can Reduce Food Waste

American’s waste 30-40% of their food supply each year.1 To gain more perspective on the issue, about 40 million American’s struggle with hunger, including 12 million children.2 According to The United States Environmental

On-The-Go Zucchini and Cashew Soup

I’m not your “typical” nutritionist. It’s not a big secret; I don’t really enjoy cooking. Well…it’s not that I don’t enjoy cooking itself but rather the required amount of time it takes to cook a meal. Frankly, my

Warming Vegetarian Yellow Curry

Winter can be brutal and chilly. If you are anything like me, cold weather can freeze you to your core and even disrupt digestion. Spicy food can fire up the digestive process and introduce heat back to the body. In addition, spicy

Starting College? Here’s How You Can Optimize Your Sleep

You are excited, scared, and finally on your own. No more designated curfew or bed time, now it’s up to you to create your own schedule. Take it from me, no matter who advises you against it, you will probably spend the first