Meet Isabella
My name is Isabella Meneses-Furuseth. I’m a Certified Nutritionist Specialist candidate (CNSc) serving Rogers, Bentonville, Springdale, Fayetteville, and Northwest Arkansas. I help women struggling with chronic conditions using a functional medicine approach and micronutrient imbalances. Emphasizing root cause of symptoms, I offer a combination of clinical nutrition therapy and food relationship coaching. My approach involves a comprehensive assessment of nutrition and medical history, along with lab tests, and understanding your unique personality. Building a personal relationship with my clients is important to me so I can better understand your perspective and leverage your strengths effectively.
I am deeply passionate about nutrition and advocate for a shift away from merely putting band aids on symptoms. I aim to identify the root cause and foster sustainable changes that lead to long term well-being. The world is gradually moving towards preventative medicine, and no one can deny that food plays a pivotal role in disease prevention.
I view food as medicine. I have witnessed its transformative effects in reversing diseases and empowering individuals to take control of their bodies. I have faced various health challenges, including menstrual problems, acne, IBS, constant stomach discomfort and horrible fatigue. I was at the lowest point of my life, on top of my IBS, I had no energy, I was in constant pain all the time, with heavy, 9-day, unbearable periods every 20 days. I visited several doctors over the course of my lifetime with the same complaints but the only solution ever offered to me was birth control since my “lab work was normal”. To me, this felt like a temporary fix to my problems. I was determined to figure out what was wrong with me. I turned towards food and learned how foods affect your hormones, and just about every part of the body. This journey has fueled my commitment to helping others achieve optimal health, empowering them to feel better a whole lot faster than I did.
My Education & Credentials
I obtained my Masters degree in the Science of Nutrition at the National University of Natural Medicine. I have training in biochemistry, medical nutrition therapy, health coaching, nutrition throughout the lifecycle, immunology, and gut microbiome. I am currently in the process of completing my Board Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) certification through the American Nutrition Association. I have already passed the licensure exam, I am just working on getting the last bits of my required hours under my mentor.
Through the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS), the CNS credential is aligned with the standards of the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM). IFM is accredited by BCNS to provide NPCE (Nutrition Professional Continuing Education) credits, which means the training and ongoing education I complete meet rigorous, externally reviewed criteria recognized by both organizations. This structure helps ensure that my functional nutrition practice is grounded in high professional integrity, current scientific evidence, and a strong standard of clinical competence.
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Must have a minimum of a masters degree in a nutrition related field.
Complete an ANA approved experience of at least 1000 clinical hours under a licensed professional.
Pass the CNS exam.
Obtain a state practioner number.
Maintain state license by completing 75 continuing education credits every 5 years.
Versus
Registered Dietitian
Must have a bachelors degree. In 2024, this rule changed to a minimum of a masters degree, in any field.
Compete an ASCEN dietitic approved internship of 1200 hours under a licensed professional.
Pass the CDR exam.
Obtain a state license.
Maintain state license by completing 75 continuing education credits every 5 years.