Dr. Peterson, Namche Bazaar, Nepal.

Dr. Peterson, Namche, Nepal.

Hi! I am Dr. Janet Peterson.

I am a preventive care specialist with expertise in nutrition, physical activity and wilderness medicine. I am Professor of Health, Nutrition and Human Performance and a practicing clinical inpatient dietitian.

Through my preventive care practice I aim to help you reach your health and wellness goals - on your terms. I use a client centered approach to my nutrition and wellness counseling.

Education, Licenses and Certifications:

  • Doctorate in Public Health - specializing in Preventive Care (Loma Linda University)

  • Masters in Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology (CSUN)

  • Bachelors in Biology - pre-med requirements (USC)

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Dietitian (RDN-LD)

  • Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM)

  • Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM)

  • Wilderness Medicine Instructor (Base-Medical Certified Instructor)

  • CPR/First Aid Instructor (ECSI)

  • 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance)