Araceli Benavides
MS, CNS, LDN, IFMCP
Araceli Benavides, MS, CNS, LDN, IFMCP
Integrative and Functional Nutrition, Director of Functional Nutrition
About Araceli Benavides
“Every patient’s journey is unique, and I’m here to provide the support and tools you need to regain optimal health.”
My personal health journey was my motivation for entering the field of nutrition and functional medicine. With help of an integrative medicine doctor in Peru, I was able to reverse a cardiovascular condition that I had since the age of 6 using food as medicine, supplements, and integrative approaches while avoiding pharmaceuticals and surgery.
As a Certified Nutrition Specialist and a Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, I am most passionate about gut healing and detoxification. By enhancing gut health, replenishing essential nutrients, and detoxifying the body from mycotoxins, heavy metals, and environmental toxins, we can achieve improvements in digestion, energy levels, cognitive function, metabolic health, hormone balance, and better management of autoimmune disorders.
Additionally, my family history and genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease led me to pursue Reversing Cognitive Decline (ReCODE 2.0) training and I work with my patients on preventing and reversing cognitive decline.
I also work with patients on managing blood sugar regulation and other cardiometabolic conditions.
My goal is to partner with my patients, utilizing evidence-based functional nutrition approaches to uncover and address the root causes of their health issues, ultimately achieving a transformative and enduring health experience.
Education and Certification
Below are the education and certifications that reflect Araceli’s expertise and commitment to integrative care.
Board certification: Certified Nutritionist Specialist
Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner
Master of Science in Human physiology and Integrative Medicine, Georgetown University 2018
Licensed Dietitian and Nutritionist
Reversing Cognitive Decline ReCODE 2.0 Training – ongoing
Experience
Below is an overview of Araceli’s professional experience.
CNS Supervised Practice Experience, Capital Integrative Health, 2020
Clinical Assistant, Capital Integrative Health, 2019-2020
Nutritionist, “Antonella Bustamante Nutrición” (Peru), 2017-2018
Developed and published research article on Helicobacter pylori and gut microbiome, Nutritional Research Institute (Peru), 2018
Clinical Nutrition Internship, Hospital Edgardo Rebagliati (Peru), 2017
Public Health Internship, NGO “Asociación Mensajeros de la Paz”, 2017
See Araceli's Podcast Episode
Ep #3 on the Gut-Brain Connection