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Thank you for visiting the nutrition practice of Dr. Maryam Dadkhah! I am absolutely thrilled to help my clients in Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. Metro area adopt healthier eating habits to fuel their bodies and minds and customize these changes to their needs. 

Dr. Dadkhah of EatWellGuru has more than 30 years of experience working with both adults and children in health and nutrition. She attended Colorado State University where she earned a Ph.D. in Nutrition. In addition to her educational background and training, Dr. Dadkhah also holds various certifications. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as well as Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES), Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach, and a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine.

Dr. Dadkhah has gained valuable work experience in a variety of settings, including a number of hospitals and outpatient clinics in Colorado, New York, and Washington, D.C. Her experience includes working with other researchers on various weight management and weight loss studies. For the last decade, she served the diverse population of DC metro assisting thousands of clients of all ages and backgrounds with managing their weight and controlling chronic health conditions. 

Dr. Dadkhah is deeply committed to providing the best quality care according to the most recent evidence-based guidelines. She makes it her business to stay abreast of recent research in the fields of health and nutrition and she incorporates new developments into her counseling. Her primary goal is to actively listen to the unique needs of each of her clients and develop a personalized plan of action that supports individual health objectives while considering their preferences and lifestyle. The ultimate satisfaction for Dr. Dadkhah comes from seeing the evolution that takes place in her clients as they take full responsibility for their health and wellness. 

About Mrs. Jarvis

Njeri Kai Jarvis, MS, RD, LDN, is the owner of Bear Nutrition and Herbs, or BNH Wellness, an integrative nutrition and wellness practice located in Washington, DC. Her nutrition practice covers a wide range of health issues from body composition, cardiac, endocrine and kidney imbalances to cancer and autoimmunity. She also specializes in food-sensitivity issues as they relate to ADHD, autism, mood regulation, and chronic health conditions.

Njeri uses a variety of functional testing methods to look for wellness potential as well as underlying imbalances upon which to target diet and nutritional programs. She uses this testing along with an extensive health assessment to develop individualized nutrition and lifestyle programs. Her desire is for her clients to realize their health potential as they create lives devoted to healthy eating and living.

Njeri completed her undergraduate studies at Howard University, where she majored in nutrition and dietetics. Then in 2018, she earned a Master of Science in herbal medicine at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Njeri is a board-certified, licensed dietician with over 19 years of clinical practice experience with additional study and specialization for ADHD, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and functional nutrition. She utilizes best practices for digestion, absorption, food sensitivities, inflammation, and immunity support. Njeri also works to improve outcomes in this area by working with people on improving sleep hygiene through lifestyle and nutritional support.

Contact BNH Wellness to find out how Njeri can help support you in your journey to better health!