Kim Ross DCN, MS, MBA, CNS, CDN, LDN, IFMCP
Associate Professor & Director of Nutrition Programs
About:
Kim Ross is Associate Professor at Sonoran’s College of Nutrition. Dr. Ross is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist in the state of NY, and a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Florida, Illinois, Ohio, and Maryland. She has also received the designation of an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). In addition to teaching since 2012, Kim has been in clinical nutrition practice since 2010, specializing in hormonal, mental and gastrointestinal health. She also supervises aspiring CNS candidates, ensuring they meet the rigorous competencies required to receive this nationally recognized credential.
Classes Teaching:
- Nutritional Assessment 1: History, Anthropometrics, and Energy
- Nutritional Assessment 2: Laboratory
- Nutritional Interventions for Complex Systemic Disorders
Education:
- Maryland University of Integrative Health (Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, 2021)
- New York Chiropractic College (Master of Science, Applied Clinical Nutrition)
- Utica College (Master of Business Administration)
Publications:
- Ross K, Schuler C, Sklar M. Optimizing Testosterone Levels and Fertility Outcomes: A Case Series on the Impact of Lepidium peruvianum (Maca-OG) in Andropause and Sperm Dysfunction. American Journal of Men’s Health. 2024;18(6). doi:10.1177/15579883241304570
- Minich DM, Ross K, Frame J, Fahoum M, Warner W, Meissner HO. Not All Maca Is Created Equal: A Review of Colors, Nutrition, Phytochemicals, and Clinical Uses. Nutrients. 2024;16(4):530. Published 2024 Feb 14. doi:10.3390/nu16040530
- Hayes SK, Manongi S, Ross K, Concentrated Gelatinized Proprietary Phenotype Formulation of Lepidium peruvianum (maca) Positively Impacts Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Dysmenorrhea, and Hormone Levels for Fertility Optimization: A Case Report. Gynecol Obstet Open Acc. 2024; 8: 177. https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2236.100177
- Fahoum M, Ross K. An Integrative Approach for Improving and Managing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): A Case Report. Curr Res Cmpl Alt Med. 2023;7: 211. https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2201.100211
- Ross, K. Improvements in Premenstrual Syndrome, Primary Dysmenorrhea, and Menorrhagia with Natural Therapies: A Case Report. Curr Res Cmpl Alt Med. 2023; 7: 207. https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2201.100207
- Ross K. Psychobiotics: Are they the future intervention for managing depression and anxiety? A literature review [published online ahead of print, 2023 Feb 20]. Explore (NY). 2023;S1550-8307(23)00058-7. doi:10.1016/j.explore.2023.02.007
- Ross K. Nutritional management of surgically induced menopause: A case report. Womens Health (Lond). 2021;17:17455065211031492. doi:10.1177/17455065211031492
- Ross, K., & VanNortwick, M. (2022). Managing mood-related symptoms utilizing diet, targeted nutrient supplementation, and lifestyle changes: A case series. Explore (New York, N.Y.), 18(5), 591–600. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2021.09.006
- Ross K, VanNortwick M, Dragone D. Innovative therapies for mood disorders: A Case report. EXPLORE. May 2020. doi:10.1016/j.explore.2020.03.011
Poster Presentations:
- Ross, K. Melatonin’s Role for Healthy Aging & Longevity. National University of Natural Medicine AgeWell Summit: Exploring Anti-Aging Strategies. September 29, 2024; online.
- Ross, K. A Functional, Non-Pharmaceutical Approach to Surgically-Induced Menopause: A Case Report. Poster presented at: Institute for Functional Medicine AIC 2023. June 1-3, 2023; Orlando, FL.
- Minich, D, Warner, W, Frame, J & Ross, K. The Colors of Maca: Lepidium peruvianum as a potential alternative or adjunct to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in peri-and post-menopausal women. Poster presented at: Institute for Functional Medicine AIC 2023. June 1-3, 2023; Orlando, FL.
- Evezich, M, Minich, D & Ross, K. Phytomelatonin is more effective than synthetic melatonin in its anti-inflammatory, free-radical scavenging, and antioxidant potential. Poster presented at: Institute for Functional Medicine AIC 2023. June 1-3, 2023; Orlando, FL.
- Ross, K. Melatonin Therapy: Anti-Aging, Longevity, and Immune Health. Webinar presented for Symphony Natural Health. March 16, 2023; online.
- Ross, K. Amino Acid Therapy for Mood Disorders- A focus on Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia. Lecture presented at: American Nutrition Association Personalized Nutrition 2022 Summit. October 26-28, 2022; San Diego, CA.
- Ross, K. Amino Acid Therapy for Mood Disorders-A Case Series. Poster presented at: American Nutrition Association Personalized Nutrition 2021 Summit. September 28-30, 2021; Chicago, IL.
- Ross K, VanNortwick M, Dragone D. Innovative therapies for mood disorders: A Case report. Presented at Maryland University of Integrative Health research Symposium. April 9-11, 2021.
- Ross, K, VanNortwick, M. Amino Acid Therapy for Mood Disorders: A Case Series. Presented at Maryland University of Integrative Health research Symposium. April 9-11, 2021.
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