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Seattle Nutritionist Angela
Pifer Background
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I was born and raised
in the greater Seattle area.
My
education provided me with a diverse base of knowledge and
experience, each building on the next: an
undergraduate degree in psychology, pre-med
status trained in motivational interviewing
with a focus on eating disorders and a
master in nutrition degree from Bastyr
University. I worked for a year as a
student clinician at the Bastyr Center for
Natural Health. While attending Bastyr, I
was President of The Student Association of
Nutritionists and Dieticians and started a
mentor program for incoming students. While
serving as President, I started and acquired
funding for an 800 square foot organic
garden at Marymoor Park in Redmond. I
served on the board of the Marymoor Park
Garden Association as Vice-President,
2006-2008.
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I worked for
over 15 years as a volunteer at the Woodland
Park Zoo. I am the youngest volunteer
allowed entry into the Docent program. As a
public educator, I led tours and provided
talks to visitors, with topics ranging from
Endangered Species to the Ecological and
Societal Impact of Poaching. I also worked
behind the scenes with many of the keepers
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While
attending the University of Washington I
combined my passion for animals with my love
of psychology. I worked as a behavioral
research scientists for a year observing the
lowland gorilla troop at the zoo. I have
kissed a giraffe, held lion and tiger cubs,
stood face to face with an African elephant,
fed a full grown Kodiak bear by hand, held
hands with an orangutan, scratched a tapirs
chin, and held an indigo snake (my favorite) |
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For the past five years I have worked as a
volunteer for the MEOW Cat Rescue Shelter in
Kirkland, Washington. I was thrilled to be
asked to MC the 2006 and 2007 Fine Wines &
Felines Auction, held on Mercer Island. The
2007 auction goal was met! $30,000 was
raised! When I retire I will open a cat
shelter of my own. |
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I believe that health care professionals
should live by the principles they teach. I
stay in shape and maintain a youthful
appearance by eating a diet low in processed
foods and incorporating activity into my
daily schedule. When choosing a certified
nutritionist, I believe clients need to find
someone they feel comfortable with and
someone who inspires them. I lead weekly
hikes and walks with my clients, emphasizing
that activity can be fun and inspirational. |
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Programs & Services
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