About the RD
Ashley is a Registered Dietitian nationally certified by the American Dietetic Association and additionally licensed in Washington State by the Department of Health. A Registered Dietitian or “RD” is different than a “Nutritionist”. An RD must have completed 4 years of undergraduate study at an ADA accredited university, been accepted to and completed a 900 hour supervised practice residency at a hospital medical center and then passed the RD Exam. A Nutritionist in most states is not a licensed title and therefore requires no specific education or training. Here in Washington a licensed nutritionist must receive a Masters in a Nutrition Related field. Be sure to ask your healthcare professional about their licensure and certifications to ensure quality care. You may check any Washington State health provider’s certifications at the following web address:
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/providercredentialsearch/SearchCriteria.aspx
Ashley completed her undergraduate degree with a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. She completed her supervised practice residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN, and passed the RD exam in 2007.
She is a Washington native and attended Woodinville High School where she played softball and volleyball. She enjoys playing sports recreationally, trying new restaurants and spending time with her friends and family.