“Ten times a day something happens to me like this — some strengthening throb of amazement — some good sweet empathic ping and swell. This is the first, the wildest and the wisest thing I know: that the soul exists and is built entirely out of attentiveness.”
— Mary Oliver
Natural Health/Functional Nutritionist & Whole Foods Culinary Instructor
Shelly Rose founded Pure Roots Nutrition in 2011, a company dedicated to helping people implement a more joy-filled, vibrant life through real food, movement, stress resilience, meaningful connection, purpose, time spent in nature, and a good night’s sleep.
Professional Training & Certificiations:
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Culinary Arts from the leading natural health institute, Bastyr University
- Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States, in partnership with the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)
- Courses in botanical medicine including: Introduction to Herbal Sciences, Herbs & Ayurvedic Medicine, Fundamentals in Ayurvedic Medicine, Herbal Medicine throughout Oregon, Herbal Medicine Making For All, and Organic Gardening (all from Bastyr University)
- Mind-body-energy medicine: Introduction to Cranio-sacral Therapy (CST-1), Vital Force Palpation, Myofascial Analysis, Fundamentals of Mind-Body Medicine & Wellbeing
- IFM Gastrointestinal (GI) Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Module
- Attended Quillisascut’s Sustainable Kitchen Farm Culinary School, completed an internship at Seattle’s FareStart, and volunteered with PCC Natural Markets and The Root Connection Farm
- CrossFit Level-1 Trainer
- Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS)
- Licensed Dietetic Nutritionist (LDN)
She has worked in medical practices alongside Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) specializing in food sensitivities. chronic conditions, and incorporating meal plans, culinary skills, and lifestyle changes into patient care plans. While working independently today, Shelly still actively partners in patient care with like-minded integrative, functional, and naturopathic medicine healthcare providers. Above all, Shelly provides ongoing accountability, structure, guidance, problem-solving, and the encouragement needed to implement your plan, realize results, and sustain healthy habits to keep them. As a CNS, Shelly provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) through personalized nutrition assessment, intervention, education, and on-going support for people with chronic diseases and related health goals.
Areas of specialty: cooking for disease prevention, care, and recovery; perimenopause, autoimmunity, nervous system regulation, mind-body medicine, gut health, and brain health optimization.
When Shelly isn’t teaching, you’ll likely find her traveling with her family, on her yoga mat, practicing breath-based meditation, lifting heavy things, and almost always outside: hiking, camping, trail running, paddling, or mountain biking. She’s happiest with a warm drink in hand, listening to piano, reading the latest health research, or napping in a hammock.
