Kimberly Ward
MS, RDN, IFNCP
Hello there! I’m Kimberly Ward, the founder of Flourish, Nutrition to Wellness. I’m based in Colorado, though I do spend plenty of time with my family in Arizona as well. I’m a wife, momma of four, and grandma of one. A few of my favorite things are going on walks, reading, and traveling with my husband.
When I tell you that I never imagined myself in this role—helping individuals reclaim their lives through functional nutrition—I truly mean it.
My journey began as a gymnast, an experience filled with great memories and life lessons. One aspect of that experience that impacted my life is that I didn’t get the opportunity to develop an understanding of food and nutrition beyond mere sustenance.
Flash forward to my junior year of college when I decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nutritional science, eventually becoming a registered dietitian. Despite obtaining my master’s degree in the same field, I stepped away from my dietetics career to focus on raising my family. Then, life threw me a curveball—I fell ill.
What is crucial about my story is understanding that while traditional medicine played a role in my recovery, it was functional medicine that truly restored my wellbeing. Through my journey of using food as a catalyst for holistic healing—physically, mentally, and emotionally—my passion for nutrition was reignited. It prompted me to wonder, “Are there others out there facing similar struggles, and can I offer support?”
In those reflective moments, I realized there might be others seeking more, just as I had. Thus, I made the decision to re-enter the realm of nutrition and dietetics, with a fresh perspective. Wellness encompasses more than just dietary choices, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to achieving it. I firmly believe that everyone deserves to flourish, and I am eager to accompany you on this transformative journey.
Why Flourish?
So, why do I share all that information with you? The journey toward health and wellbeing is such a personal one, and I think it’s important that you know a bit of my story, too. Beyond that, it’s important for you to understand the basis for my knowledge and how I will guide you with my education. All registered dietitians are nutritionists, but not all nutritionist are dietitians.
A registered dietitian must complete a minimum of a masters degree in nutritional sciences plus over 1200 hours of accredited supervised dietetic internship. Additionally, we must pass a board-certified national exam. My additional training as an integrative & functional nutrition practitioner (IFNCP) required over 220 hours of coursework and successful completion of a board certified exam.
The time and energy I have spent working toward my bachelor’s, master’s, and IFNCP is the foundation on which we are able to build a plan that actually works. It’s the reason this isn’t a cookie-cutter approach to health. It’s how we help you Flourish.
MISSION
To revolutionize healthcare paradigms by looking beyond symptoms to the uniquely-designed person as a whole, offering solutions for lasting life change.
VISION
Employ a comprehensive systems-based approach to nutrition and lifestyle that empowers individuals toward their optimal wellbeing.
VALUES
Uniquely Human
Your lived experience is the best form of research. We keep our approach agile, relying on your feedback to assess whether a solution will achieve the desired outcome.
Whole Person
Symptoms don’t tell a story, you do. Determining the best approach to reach your goals means we consider internal and external factors in your life, not just numbers on a page.
Science-Based
When it comes to finding the best path forward, we rely on science-based solutions and believe there is room for traditional and complementary medicine.
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