Graduate Spotlight
Karen Spencer Dees, Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition
“Clayton taught me how to succeed.”
While enrolled in a traditional college program and majoring in Japanese, it was a well-timed study abroad program that introduced Karen Spencer Dees to the age-old wisdom of Oriental alternative therapies. At that time Karen felt severely limited by chronic health problems, and knew that the conventional Western hospital methods were not helping.
“My mental energy was racing but physically, my health felt too frail for me to commit to months and years of traditional classroom coursework. From personal recommendations to an extensive review of Clayton’s methods and course content, I’ve been so thrilled to discover CCNH.” And from the beginning, Karen’s enthusiasm propelled her through three holistic nutrition programs – B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. – each time, graduating with high honors.
During these years Karen and her husband, Jeff, longed for a houseful of children, and their wishes continue being fulfilled! With three young sons to keep their home life more and more exciting, both are educators who passionately advocate holistic nutrition for families.
“Children’s holistic nutrition education should begin as soon as the child starts making his or her own food choices,” Karen says. “This should really be called ‘responsible health’ because in this way young people are empowered from the beginning to master their own life, rather than having to patch up bad habit with drugs and other artificial means. Holistic health is such a freeing concept because, within our very own hands, the possibilities for hope and cure are truly endless.”
Board certified by the American Alternative Medical Association and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, Karen is a member of the American Holistic Health Association and Holistic Pediatric Association.
The author of Eating Right for Your Hormonal Health, a Manual for Endometriosis and Other Endocrine Disorders has written nutritional support programs for women’s health and early childhood. From ADD/ADHD to environmental protection for a healthier immune system, food sensitivities, building a healthier digestive tract, yeast control and more, Karen regularly leads seminars for medical practitioners, clients and community groups.
In her prestigious position at Helena Women’s Health at the Stanford Professional Center, over the years Karen has consulted with women who are experiencing extreme hormonal imbalances by assessing their entire history of illnesses, allergies, eating disorders, pain management and discipline levels.
She co-founded the California-based Sister’s Hand in Hand health advocacy group, established as a resource center for victims of environmental toxins, endometriosis and other endocrine disorders. Its goals include examining the severity of our nation’s health crisis, addressing each barrier and working to connect people and resources.
“We provide health action tools and empowerment methods that include educational resources and support systems,” she adds. “The Clayton philosophies and self-directed studies prepared me well to succeed with all of life’s challenges and opportunities – from my own internal balance to my family and professional life, our communities and the environment we all share.”
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