Ashley Swanson,
Nutritionist

Meet Ashley Swanson, Nutritionist

I love to educate and counsel people on nutrition. I am passionate about working one-on-one with patients and helping to heal them from the inside out, nutritionally and holistically.

My philosophy is to analyze the total person for nutritional counseling. I examine nutritional intakes and supplements, along with a focus on lifestyle, prevention and incorporation of natural therapies. I design custom wellness plans and transformational nutritional programs. I assist in all facets of customized meal development and culinary nutrition (the art of eating + cooking for health).

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Science and a Master’s Degree in Nutritional Science from Iowa State University.

My work has been published:

Scientific Peer-Reviewed Publications:

1. Swanson A, Willette AA, for the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative. Neuronal Pentraxin 2 predicts medial temporal atrophy and memory decline across the Alzheimer’s disease spectrum. 2016. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity 58:201-208 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27444967
2. Webb JL, Wolf TD, Swanson A, McLimans KE, Klinedinst B, Izbicki P, Willette AA. Quantitative Secondary Data Analysis: Utilizing Observational Studies for Integrative Neuroscience and Interdisciplinary Work. 2017. SAGE Research Methods Cases. http://methods.sagepub.com/case/quantitative-secondary-observational-neuroscience-interdisciplinary

Non-Peer Reviewed Publications:

1. Willette AA, Swanson A. Brain inflammation and outcomes in Alzheimer’s. Today’s Geriatic Medicine. In press featured article for October 2015. http://www.todaysgeriatricmedicine.com/archive/0915p10.shtml

I believe in nutrition, health and cooking well. I believe in pursuing well-being through a healthy diet, exercise, yoga, adventure, learning, personal connection and sunshine. I believe that holistic wellness is a fine balance of the mind, body and soul that allows an individual to achieve their highest level of vibrant health and happiness. I am passionate about hiking, exploring and traveling to new places. I love to be continually researching and writing scientifically about nutrition and wellness to further educate people.

I hope to see you at Wolfson Integrative Cardiology.