Kristi Hughes ND
Profile
KRISTI HUGHES, ND founded the Center of Natural Healing Arts over a decade ago with a vision of providing integrated healthcare solutions for the public, as well as healthcare providers both locally in Minnesota and internationally. Dr. Hughes attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth and then graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, in 1997.
While in medical school, she worked at the Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Clinic, learning advanced strategies for managing chronic pain naturally, and she studied under Dr. Carolyn McMakin, specializing in the use of frequency specific microcurrent. Dr. Hughes became an Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice graduate in 2000, and she is an active member of The Institute for Functional Medicine.
Dr. Hughes manages an integrated team of healthcare providers at her three clinic locations, which include personal trainers, massage therapists, and lifestyle coaches who participate both clinically and within the local communities. In 2008, Dr. Hughes cofounded the Foundation Wellness Program where she developed a natural healthcare wellness program customized for organizations and corporations; she now holds the role of Chief Knowledge Officer. The program offers on-site laboratory screening events with body composition assessments, coupled with a six-month educational series of lifestyle-transforming Webinars, group presentations, and personalized coaching.
Positions held
Center of Natural Healing Arts, Inc Alexandria, MN
Medical Director and Owner of Integrative Clinic (Dynamic Healing Center)
Clinical Practice and Supervising Associate Naturopathic Physicians
Currently Developing Naturopathic Residency and Lifestyle Medicine Mentorship
Institute for Functional Medicine Gig Harbor, WA
Associate Director of Medical Education Wellspring Naturopathic Clinic
Associate Naturopathic Practitioner for Helen Healy, ND
Portland Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Clinic Portland, OR
Frequency Specific Microcurrent Assistant for Carolyn McMakin, DC, MA Symposiums and convention lectures
Institute for Functional Medicine-Symposium Fort Lauderdale, FL
Co-presenter-Grand Rounds and Practice Management Canadian Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Presenter-Lifestyle Medicine in Managing Complex Chronic Disease
Montana Association of Naturopathic Physicians Bozeman, MT
Presenter-Managing Midlife Transitions for Men and Women
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Physicians Halifax, Nova Scotia
Presenter-FirstLine Therapy in a Naturopathic Practice
New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians Manhattan, NY
Presenter-Metabolic Syndrome, Inflammation, and Altered Body Composition
Minnesota Chiropractic Association Minneapolis, MN
Presenter-Preventing Childhood Obesity Minnesota Chiropractic Association
Presenter-Practical Solutions for Managing Pain and Fatigue with Natural Medicine Canadian Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Presenter-Fibromyalgia and Managing Chronic Pain Syndromes with Functional Medicine
Minnesota Chiropractic Association Minneapolis, MN
Presenter- Fibromyalgia and Managing Chronic Pain Syndromes with Functional Medicine
Frequency Specific Microcurrent Symposium-Advanced Training Phoenix, TX
Presenter-Natural Medicine Strategies to Support Mitochondria and ATP Production conferences, seminars, and Workshops
Institute for Functional Medicine-Advanced Practice Module Detox Phoenix, AZ and Boston, MA
Co-presenter and Contributor-Advanced Practice Module for Detoxification
Co-developer of on-site and webinar based program
FirstLine Therapy Lifestyle Modification Program Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa
Instructor-Lifestyle Medicine Strategies for Managing Metabolic Syndrome and Healthy Weight Loss
Created webinar based distance program (2008) and on-site certification in South Africa (2010)
FirstLine Therapy Lifestyle Modification Program Mexico City
Instructor-Lifestyle Medicine Strategies for Managing Metabolic Syndrome and Healthy Weight Loss
Developed two day FLT workshop and taught with translators in Mexico City (2007)
The Fatigue Solution US and Canada
Presenter-28 city seminar series for Metagenics
Developed syllabus and presentation material
The Fatigue Solution Australia and New Zealand
Program Development and Presenter-Fourteen city seminar series
Health World Medical Education seminar series taught by multiple clinician in over 40 cities
Childhood Obesity Seminar US and Canada
Presenter-28 city seminar series for Metagenics
Managing Body Composition, Metabolic Syndrome, and Cardiovascular Disease in Youth Today Developed syllabus and presentation material
Managing Men’s and Women’s Health Seminar US and Canada
Presenter-26 city seminar series for Metagenics
Gender-Specific Nutritional Strategies for Common Challenges from Ages 25 to 50
Developed syllabus and presentation material
Functional Medicine in a Naturopathic Practice Toronto, Ontario
Presenter-Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Developed presentation material
FirstLine Therapy Certification Program US and Canada
Program Development and Co- Instructor-8 to10 four day workshops per year for Metagenics
Lifestyle Medicine System for Managing Metabolic Syndrome and Healthy Weight Loss
Developed syllabus and outline, with focus on the Health Care Provider track with case management
Transform Your Practice! Motivate Patients to Make Positive Lifestyle Changes Seminar US and Canada
Presenter-22 city seminar series for Metagenics
Developed syllabus and presentation material
Gulf Coast Conference Dallas, TX
Presenter-Introduction to Therapeutic Lifestyle Programs
Developed presentation material
Nutritional and Botanical Applications with Frequency Specific Microcurrent US and Canada
Presenter-8 city seminar series accompanying FSM training seminars
Developed presentation material
Transform Your Practice! Motivate Patients to Make Positive Lifestyle Changes Seminar US and Canada
Presenter-22 city seminar series for Metagenics
Developed syllabus and presentation material
Integrated Approaches to the Management of Chronic Pain and Fatigue Seminar US and Canada
Presenter-26 city seminar series for Metagenics
Developed syllabus and presentation material
Breakthroughs in Managing Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia Seminar US and Canada
Presenter-30 city seminar series for Metagenics
Developed syllabus and presentation material
MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians-member
Minnesota Association of Naturopathic Physicians-member
Minnesota Association of Naturopathic Physician-Secretary
Institute for Functional Medicine-member
AWARDS
Metagenics Award for Advancing Medical Education
Ruth Johnston Award for Advancing Frequency Specific Microcurrent
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