About Mary Purdy, MS,RD

Certified Nutritionist & Registered Dietitian

Education

Nutrition Related Work Experience

Professional Associations

• Current Board member ( Public Relations co-chair) of the Greater Seattle Dietetic Association
• Member of the Amercian Dietetic Association (ADA)
•     - Member of the Oncology, Nutrition and Complimentary Care and Hunger and the Environment dietetic practice groups of the ADA
• Former Board member of the Washington State Council for Food and Nutrition

Publications:

• Original Recipes published in "Celebrate Green"
• Monthly health/nutrition articles for Seattle Newspaper: Northwest Primetime '06-'07
• 2 articles on Cancer and Green Tea and Cancer & Capsaicin for the ADA’s Oncology Dietetic Practice Group Newsletter
• 2 articles written for Seattle PI 
          Curbing sugar cravings 
          Getting some spice into your life
  

 Conferences Attended:

•  A week long practicum at the NIH in Maryland on Nutrition and Cancer Prevention

•  American Institute of Cancer Research annual conference July 2006 & November 2007 
• American Dietetic Association ( ADA)- Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo - Fall 2007  

Miscellaneous

• Former Diversity and Cultural Sensitivity Training consultant for investment firms for 8 years in NYC
• Experienced writer and performer
• 40 hour training for Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence advocate counseling

Testimonials

When I began working with Mary, I was pre-diabetic, had elevated cholesterol, was overweight and addicted to foods that were packed with preservatives and chemicals. After a health scare, I knew I had to change my ways, the right way. Mary was incredibly supportive, and introduced me to foods that satisfied my sweet tooth naturally, filled me up and healed me from the inside out. I now eat whole foods almost exclusively and have never felt deprived. In six months, my cholesterol dropped 51 points, my blood sugar normalized and I lost nearly 60 pounds. I truly believe that I can eat this way for the rest of my life, and I have Mary to thank for showing me the way!   - Meredith, Seattle, WA

Mary, you have been such an inspiration to me and one of the best things I have done for myself ever! Because of our work together I truly understand the whole concept of you are what you eat. You are just wonderful! Thank you for helping me make my life a better one.  Really I think that I already feel better and am living a better life. " - Holli, NYC client

"When I think over the past several months of working with you I have felt so positive about all the things I have learned and changes I am making. You have been a great source of motivation and just new, cool information as a professional and a friend!  I feel extremely lucky to have you in my life. :-) Thank you!!! "  -

  - Abby, Seattle Client

Mary, I enjoyed working with you so much- it really has changed my life, the way I look at food, and the way I look at myself.  I feel so much healthier and in control of things.  I love the cooking, the meditation, and thinking about food in terms of nutrients and nurturing-not in terms of points and calories.  Slowly but surely things have fallen into place and I couldn’t have done it without you. 

- Stacey, NYC Client

"Mary's holistic approach to nutrition facilitated positive changes in my relationship with food. I am now able to listen closely to my bodies needs and understand the foods that work best for me throughout the year.  Since working with Mary, I feel more balanced and energetic."

-Meyung,NYC Client

Working with Mary has altered my relationship to diet and nutrition in a way that will stay with me for life.  Taking small, incremental steps, she has helped me to make positive changes not only in my diet but also in my physical activity. The most fun part has been all of the "firsts" -from my first taste of burdock to my first yoga session.

- Pam, NYC Client