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Frances is genuine and passionate about her work. This is evident, as she does what she advises others to do. Because I had diabetes, I appreciate all her detailed and lifestyle-based analyses. She doesn’t just say, do this and do that, she gives thoughtful and tailored recommendations. Because I followed her instruction, I was able to free from insulin and medication within 3 months from a diabetic diagnosis. Highly recommend her!
Jungmin AhnAcupuncturist
I’m so thankful for Frances and all of her incredible support in my self care nutrition journey. She always meets me exactly where I am am helps me find successes even when I’m struggling. I feel so much more confident in my nutrition choices than I did before working with Frances. And she consistently approaches nutrition from a full body experience knowing that mind and spirit and joy and enjoying life all filter in to nutrition choices. She has been a light for me during some dark times and I’m so thankful. I highly highly HIGHLY recommend her services.
K. Klauser
Several years ago I came to Frances with several health concerns which I hoped might be managed through diet and nutrition. She set my feet on the right path using diagnostic tools and her expert understanding of human nutritional needs. I am in a much better place physically and in my ability to control the negative impacts of my autoimmune disease. These days I rarely experience flare-ups and I am more symptom-free than I thought I could ever be.
CJ Matz
Frances is a wonderful nutritionist. She has years of experience and an empathetic personality. Highly recommended.
Peter Wilson
Frances gave me dietary and nutritional supplement advice that was helped with nutritional absorption problems. My skin, hair and nails look much better.
Nancy Cleaves
I have had the pleasure of working with two nutritionists from Namaste and both are fantastic. My first experience was with one who helped me grasp intuitive eating and work through some mental blocks surrounding my eating. After a few months with her, I switched to working with Frances who helped give nutrition advise. She was gentle and knowledgeable and helped me lower my CRP (inflammation) in a couple of months based on food and supplement recommendations. I highly recommend Namaste!
Jenna Chandra
I have some unique medical and nutritional needs. Frances has worked with me extensively to meet these needs. She has researched, sent me articles, answered questions, made helpful suggestions, shared recipes and most importantly, listened without judgement and provided encouragement to me when I was feeling discouraged. Frances and Namaste Nutrition are wonderful!
Gina Holmen
Frances enthusiasm , passion for helping with nutritional guidelines, knowledge of the health benefits of the different food groups is one of a kind. She has been guiding me for the past two years in my pursuit to improve my health with successful results. She is very supportive and encouraging even when the weight loss progress is slow.
Aleks Markovcic
My experience with Namaste Nutritionist (Frances) has been very helpful since being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I would highly recommend her.
Dennis Cook
Frances is incredible! The warmth, and collaboration working with her is wonderful. She always met me where I was at, accepted me and helped me see my strengths while offering many tools for success and support. I would say 10/10 fully recommended.
Katherine Klauser
Frances and Kailee were very responsive to my specific request for an evaluation of my current supplements. After lengthy conversations a lab test was ordered to identify my current levels of vitamins, minerals etc. Once we had the results I was given a new protocol to follow that should provide everything I need to keep my 74 year old body moving and feeling good.Great team, super smart and knowledgeable, and they really care about helping.
Douglas Avery
I've done nutrition counseling with others in the past and have just been told to follow the "my plate" sort of diet and to exercise more. It wasn't very helpful. I started working with Dr Francis and it was a game changer! She truly listens to you and personalizes her approach to what you need. She really does take a holistic approach and provided great resources as well during our sessions. I wish I could continue working with her but unfortunately my insurance has changed. Once I can afford an insurance provider that she accepts I will be reaching out to continue my work.
Sophia
This is a beautiful group of well researched and compassionate professionals! They have cared for me for the past 8 years. I can not say how wonderful and essential their care has been! (Google review)
Anneliese Means
Frances is very knowledgeable and helpful in explaining why we should and shouldn't eat different foods and different vitamins and supplements.
Eric D Edwards
Working with Franc3s and her Team has changed my life. The team works with you to create tools for you specifically and to continue to educate you on ways to improve your nutrition. Small simple steps that you decide together. It is a true collaboration. Your input is what makes it so easy. Frances really listens to you and knows we all live different lifestyles and works around to find positive solutions. I would highly recommended working with Frances and her team. Life changer’s. Namaste Nutritionist has been a life saver.
Patti Keenan-Cooley
Everything was great. Very thoughtful and listens to the individual.
Daniele Ott
Namaste nutrition is a top notch business. I am chubby and was worried about being judged. Well I was not judged at all! I was welcome and treated with respect and kindness. There was no judgment at all. The tips and tools I learned from Namaste have helped me maintain a healthy lifestyle for over two years now. I highly recommend!!!
Mary Saffold
Pros: liked their service. Take time listening and advice accordingly. Very prompt in scheduling and following up.Cons: my insurance (nations big provider) didn’t cover their fees. Payment person called me even after i paid that seemed payment record management is not good.
Subrina Tahsin
I'm happy to announce that my CT SCAN showed that my diverticulitis was only slight, which is a vast improvement from my diagnosis of 'severe' since working with Frances. She helped and guided me on changing my eating habits by using some basic monitoring tools, suggesting healthy recipes and teaching me body and digestive awareness. She's friendly and knowledgeable and understanding. And I wish her well on her journey into parenthood.
Consuelo J.
I have been working with Frances on my journey to healing and she has far exceeded my expectations. I have been battling fibromyalgia, Sibo, and multiple food sensitivities, and she has helped me pinpoint food and lifestyle triggers. She has done testing where deemed appropriate and put in every effort to treat the root cause of my issues instead of just masking the symptoms. And the best thing is that throughout this whole process she has been extremely positive and supportive and never once made me feel like feeling my best was unattainable. I highly recommend Frances to everyone!!
S.Reilly
I attended Frances' yoga classes in Reno, NV, for about 2 years. Frances created a class that was welcoming to yoga students of all skill levels, but was also able to make the class challenging for those who were more experienced with yoga and/or athletic pursuits. I brought friends to the class who knew little to nothing about yoga and they felt very comfortable and developed an interest in yoga as a result. I benefitted from the physical and meditation aspects of the class and Frances always encouraged class members to look at the bright side of life with her readings as well as yoga sessions that included the "HA" breathing and smiling actions.
Valerie W
I felt wonderful after every class, and Frances does great teacher-student adjustments that help the body settle. They were fun and warm classes leaving me open to any day!
Alexandra C.
Our work with Frances Arnold has been more than wonderful! Her soft voice, huge heart and endless resource of knowledge has helped our family fine tune our health! Before we found Frances we were living a decent lifestyle that had no real direction, She helped guide us to cleaner and wiser path than we ever knew. I hope our lifelong journey of health with Frances, never ends. Not only did we find a wonderful nutritionist to help teach us, we also found a life long friend. We could never thank her enough!
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Diabetes & Blood Sugar: We help you navigate prediabetes, Type 2, and gestational diabetes with practical, personalized nutrition guidance. Together, we’ll build sustainable habits that support blood sugar management while making room for foods you enjoy.

Heart Health: Understand your cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and how your food choices fit into the bigger picture. We’ll help you turn your health goals into approachable, everyday habits that support your heart.

Gluten-Free Living & Celiac Disease: Living with celiac disease involves more than avoiding gluten. We help you navigate food choices, prevent cross-contact, address nutritional deficiencies, and build a satisfying gluten-free lifestyle. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or still struggling with symptoms, we’re here to help.

For additional education at your own pace, explore our Gluten Free Academy online course.

Pregnancy & Postpartum: From preparing for pregnancy to nourishing yourself during pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding, we help you feel more confident about what to eat. Get personalized support for your changing needs, with practical guidance that reduces overwhelm and fits your life.

Digestive Health: We support people navigating IBS, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, reflux, SIBO, and food sensitivities. Together, we’ll explore nutrition strategies—including a low-FODMAP approach when appropriate—to help manage symptoms while keeping your diet as varied and enjoyable as possible.

Micronutrient Assessment & Testing: Get a clearer picture of your nutritional needs through a thoughtful review of your food intake, symptoms, health history, and relevant lab results. When appropriate, testing can help guide individualized food and supplement recommendations.

Nutrition for Inflammatory Conditions: We help you build a personalized eating pattern that supports your nutritional needs while living with an inflammatory condition. Our approach emphasizes practical food choices and sustainable habits that complement your medical care.

Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating: You deserve compassionate support with food and your body. We offer individualized nutrition counseling to help you establish consistent nourishment, navigate food fears, and work toward a more peaceful relationship with eating. When appropriate, we collaborate with your therapist and medical team to support your recovery.

Food & Body Peace: Step away from rigid food rules and explore a more trusting relationship with food and your body. Drawing from Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® (HAES), we help you build habits rooted in nourishment, flexibility, and respect for your body.

WE HELP YOU FIND YOUR PERSONALIZED NUTRITION THERAPY NEEDS BASED ON YOUR UNIQUE BIOMARKERS.

Here’s what we help you uncover for nutrition therapy:

  • Does your body absorb properly?
  • How is your digestion? Your gut is the seat of health.
  • How should you detoxify? It requires understanding your genetics and unique needs.
  • What do your genetics tell us, and how can we minimize risks?
  • Are you burning up vitamins & minerals quickly?
  • Is there anything getting in your way of behavioral change?
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Women-Led, Family-Owned, Veteran-Owned Since 2012

Clinical NUTRITION WITH A HOLISTIC APPROACH

Namaste Nutritionist is a family-owned small business. We’ve been providing whole-person nutrition (body, mind, spirit) in the Pacific Northwest since 2012.

There’s a sense of betrayal many clients feel about their bodies.

Typically, by the time a client enters my office for the first time, they’re considerably confused about nutrition. If not also worn out, frustrated, and overwhelmed. They’ve bounced from practitioner to practitioner and struggle to get meaningful results.

Making big changes require supporting not just your body, but also addressing stress, sleep, emotions, and lifestyle. Together, we get to the root causes of your ailments. We work to help your body, mind and spirit. This is what sets the stage for whole person healing.

In addition to lifestyle changes, we are science-loving clinicians. We work hard to follow the research and stay up to date. We are well-versed in medical labs; we review these with you and we will recommend additional labs we think you need.

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At this time, ALL SESSIONS ARE BEING CONDUCTED VIA SECURE TELEHEALTH (video). 

Insurance providers are supporting telehealth sessions. If you have specific questions about your insurance coverage, please contact your insurance company.

Let’s work together to boost your immune system:

Please let us help you take essential steps with nutrition to ramp up your immune system’s defense. Let’s make sure you take actions NOW to fortify a healthy immune system to keep you safe with good nutrition and prevention practices.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your healthcare team.


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