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WiseTree Health Connections LLC
Making connections in health by using a variety of tools
Advanced Clinical Nutrition Counseling
Also available:
Curriculum Design, Presentations, and Mentoring
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How does clinical nutrition work?
Nutrition = set of complicated processes by which we break down food for the nutrients that we need
Many of today’s major health problems - high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, overweight/obesity, stroke, cancer, and a host of other conditions - often come from poor nutrition. Sometimes we just want to feel better overall. Clinical nutrition addresses disease prevention and health maintenance by providing guidance and care for optimal eating, drinking, and thriving. This unique approach is modified to meet your specific needs for overall improved wellbeing.
Improving nutrition is an ongoing process. We will first meet to assess your needs, then we will work together to create plans and discuss options. It’s important to know that you are the best guide for your own health, because you know you better than anyone else does. I will provide information, educational materials, support, and follow-up care tailored for just you.
Better health can begin with good nutrition.
Hello! I'm Dr. Erica E. Watson, and I'm happy to "meet" you (however I certainly look forward to talking with you live). I am a doctor of health science in both clinical health and clinical nutrition,
and I'll be a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in 2025. I have a masters degree in biology and a graduate certificate in emerging infectious diseases. I'm also a certified nutrition coach, and I'm trained in trauma-informed learning and healing.
When I was growing up, I planted, climbed, and yes, hugged a lot of trees. I was known for being "wise beyond my years." This is where we get the title for "WiseTree Health Connections." I discovered at a young age that I had a good eye for understanding disease processes, and for finding and fixing errors. I also had this really natural way of fully supporting and encouraging others, so as an adult I pursued science, health, and medicine. I truly enjoy discovering what needs attention, then collaborating to create ways to address those needs.
I thrive on helping people by using nutrition as a tool for health and healing, and by offering my strengths as a provider, a scientist, and an educator. These tools took years of development, education, and leadership, and I get to share them with you now. Today I invite you to work with me for your best health outcomes. Come join me, and let's get started!
VIDEO: (Start at 7:45) "Thanksfilling"
VIDEO: "Nutrition and Its Impact on our Lives"
VIDEO: "Getting and Staying Healthy: Managing High Blood Pressure, Type II Diabetes, and More"
VIDEO: "Let's Talk about Health Equity: Nutrition, Mental Health, and Public Health"
VIDEO: "Cooking for the Heart: Reducing inflammation, increasing water intake, and inviting flavor"
VIDEO: "Using Food to Motivate Change: 3 Tips on how to increase personal growth through eating"
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October 2025 Thoughts:
It's cold some days, warm other days, dry sometimes, humid other times. Fall certainly brings us a mix of different types of weather, which lends to the nutrient development in many plants and fungi. Try to pick from a variety of vegetables, mushrooms, and fruits in order to maximize your health!
I look forward to working with you for your best health!
In health,
Dr. Watson
Nutrition is more than eating and drinking "the right way." It involves knowing and listening to our bodies; understanding how external factors influence us; and learning about the science and emotion of humanness. It also requires that we pay attention to what Earth sends us, such as vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, healthy bacteria, nuts, seeds, seaweeds, and water.
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Clinical Nutrition
Counseling
Appointments
Individualized, highly specialized clinical nutrition and coaching based on your health history, personal goals, and unique needs
Discounted Appointment Packages!
Educator Wellness Package
-4 Consecutive appointments to help prepare you to return to the classroom/lab, academic setting, or administrative role
Stress Management Package
-6 Consecutive appointments that focus on addressing stress through nutrition, healthy practices, and more.
Nutrition Overhaul
-4 Consecutive appointments to evaluate your current nutrition patterns then see where some changes can be made that lend to optimal health
Please note:
Payment has to be completed prior to the appointment time.
Thank you!
The entire cost of the appointment will apply to appointments canceled with fewer than 24 hours notice.
Curriculum Design, Presentations, and Mentoring
More than 20 years of
curriculum training,
modifications, and design
give me the technical background to create effective learning for students. However, my experiences in equity, empathy, and belonging, alongside medical, health, and science training are what make my tailored curriculum models a best fit for your school. I incorporate explicit objectives and teaching tools that will best support your educators and students for critical and necessary equity- and empathy-based learning.
An educator, a speaker, and a provider, I can also teach or present for you or your organization, or provide learning sessions. We can schedule an in-person, a virtual, or a combined event.
Mentoring is one of my passions, and with 25 years as a mentor, I would love to work with you whethere you're in college, medical school, residency, graduate school, STEM or social-emotional courses, or a professional role.