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HISTORY FOR LINDA CLARK, MA, CNC

Like many health professionals, Linda started her career in nutrition because of her own health odyssey – symptoms of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivity, and extreme adrenal exhaustion. At the time, she had been working long hours and six to seven days a week, along with raising a family. When her health crashed, she was no longer able to work. She sought help from her doctor and was told that there was nothing that could be done to help her, and she was sent to the psychotherapist for an evaluation. Even though she was barely able to function, she called some of her clients for referrals to alternative health professionals who might be able to take a further look at her health. Within months of seeking help, she was able to slowly return to a better state of function, but still somewhat limited with some still troubling symptoms.


Linda is the type of person to ask why something is not working. So, she went on a quest to find the source of the problem and identify the underlying reasons for her health crash. Over the next seven years, she sought the help of multiple professionals and vicariously researched health so that she could manage her care with more confidence. Linda was finally able to work full time managing a health food store – where she had access to clinical studies and to learn even more about health as well as helping others with their health concerns. She discovered that diet, ongoing complimentary care, and changes in her lifestyle and spiritual outlook were central to her healing. Linda drastically changed her diet to include only whole foods and eliminated gluten and dairy. Food became her medicine!


Within five years into her health journey, Linda knew that she needed to return to school to study health and nutrition. So, she started this practice while she was completing her Masters in Holistic Health and her Holistic Nutrition Certification in 2004. Now, when people come to seek her advice, Linda fully understands what it is like to feel miserable and wonder what’s going on and what to do. Her passion is to discover some of the underlying metabolic imbalances as well as provide a measure of hope and concrete steps to regain health.

Bio for Linda Clark MA, CNC

Linda holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from SF State University, a Masters in Holistic Health Education degree from John F. Kennedy University, and a Nutrition Consultant certification from Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts. She was an adjunct professor for fourteen years at John F. Kennedy University and taught graduate courses in holistic nutrition, functional endocrinology, diet and meal planning, functional testing, thyroid health, brain health, and men’s and women’s health for the Holistic Health Masters program. She has traveled extensively throughout the United States as a speaker for Apex Energetics. She is the author of a booklet called “Gluten Free Life,” which makes it easy for people to create a gluten-free lifestyle, and she created the Detox 360°™ Program for Apex Energetics. Detox 360 is a powerful diet and lifestyle approach to detoxification and long-term health. Both are available in the offices of health professionals across the country. 


She was a featured speaker on the “Adrenal Summit,” highlighting the connection between detoxification and adrenal health. She has conducted clinical management courses for health professionals through Apex Energetics on diverse topics such as Thyroid health, Women’s Hormones, Functional Blood Chemistry, Sleep Issues, Diets for Various Health Conditions, and Mast Cell Activation. She is part of the practitioner support team for Apex Energetics and provides nutritional advice for other health professionals.


She has been featured in Dr. Datis Kharrazian’s best-selling books, Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms Even Though My Lab Tests Are Normal and Why Isn’t My Brain Working? Find her on Dr. Kharrazian’s list of trusted providers. 


She has certificates of completion for the following training by Dr. Kharazzian:

  • Understanding the Complexity of Gluten Sensitivity, 2014, 2017
  • The Gluten, Leaky Gut, Autoimmune Connection 2014, 2018
  • Neuroendocrine Immunology of Environmental Triggers, 2013, 2014, 2017
  • Mastering the Thyroid, 2010, 2013, 2019
  • Early Signs of Brain Degeneration, 2013, 2017
  • Mastering Brain Chemistry, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019
  • The Neuroendocrine Immunology of Perimenopause, 2011
  • Mastering Functional Blood Chemistry, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2019
  • The Neuroendocrine Immunology of Blood Glucose Issues, 2012
  • Autoimmune Regulation by the Nitric Oxide and Glutathione Systems, 2010
  • Cortisol, Melatonin Circadian Rhythm Physiology, 2010
  • Functional Endocrinology, 2007, 2019
  • Advanced courses completed through the Kharrazian Institute (2019, 2020)
  • Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications for:
  • Neuroinflammation
  • Gastrointestinal System
  • AutoimmunityH2 
  • Hashimoto’s
  • Attended many conferences since 2016 on clinical management of Mold Toxicity, Lyme disease, Environmental Illness, Chronic Health Conditions, Genetics of Environmental Illness

MORE ABOUT JEAN HILTON, MA, CNC

Jean Hilton has been an associate with Universal Wellness Associates since January 2018, remotely since mid-2021. She holds a Master's Degree in Holistic Health Education and Holistic Nutrition and is a Certified Nutritional Consultant. She has studied Lyme Disease extensively as a result of her own journey from Lyme Survivor to Lyme Thriver! 

 

Jean is Certified Lyme Specialist and member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). She uses high-dose immunotherapy methods to support progress for the most sensitive cases of Lyme and related immune challenges. 

 

Based on symptom presentation and LabCorp lab results with Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis, Jean uses diet, lifestyle and targeted supplementation to form the foundation of wellness. She also uses strategies such as HeartMath™ biofeedback, meditation, and medical Qigong to support the brain and limbic system balance for long-term improvements. 

 

Jean has a drive to understand the underlying mechanisms behind any case and finds that supporting the changes that target these mechanisms is a powerful tool. Continuing education is her favorite past-time. 

 

Recognizing the extent to which food quality impacts health outcomes, Jean became enamored with ancient gardening strategies to work in harmony with nature. Her ‘Counter Culture’ program teaches at-home skills that make it affordable, easy and additive-free to eat clean with abundance. 

Recent Educational History:

John F. Kennedy University:

  • Masters of Holistic Health Education
  • Certificate of Holistic Nutrition Nutrition
  • Certificate of Health Coaching: International Coaching Federation Training Program

Courses Developed By Dr. Datis Kharrazian:

  • The Development and Aging of the Brain: 2017
  • Mastering the Thyroid: 2017, 2018
  • Mastering Brain Chemistry: 2017, 2018
  • Mastering Functional Blood Chemistry: 2017, 2018
  • Functional Endocrinology: 2017, 2019
  • The Neuroendocrine Immunology of Environmental Triggers: 2018
  • Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications for:
  • Autoimmunity
  • Gastrointestinal System (2019, 2020)
  • Thyroid Hashimoto's

Interventions Training:

  • Medical Qigong Practitioner: 2020
  • HeartMath™ Interventions Program: 2019
  • Detox 360 Training by Linda Clark: 2018

UWA STAFF

Office Manager


Julie Edwards is our office manager and provides administrative support with a ready smile and desire to make certain that our clients are well served and that the office runs smoothly. She has spent the past 25 years working in the insurance industry and is excited to now pursue her passion in the field of health and wellness. She is a long-time client of UWA and understands the journey to good health is full of highs and lows. She enjoys sharing her experiences and supporting our clients through their health journey. She is the mother of two sons and in her free time she enjoys cooking, gardening and restoring furniture.

Office Staff Support


Laura Gerard has been a client since 2018 and we love having her enthusiasm and loving energy here at the office to support our Office Manager and our clients.  She is married with two sons ages 20 and 24 and has two pups, Maya and Brutus.  Laura studied nutrition in college and has always been interested in nutrition and health.  Since working for UWA she has gained considerable knowledge in how to get healthy and stay healthy. She really enjoys connecting with our clients.


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