Shauna McHugh is a Massachusetts native, and has always been passionate about helping others lead healthier lives. She became interested in reading nutrition labels, and learning what certain nutrients could do for the body at a young age. Not much has changed! Shauna still spends most of her free time consumed by reading about nutrition topics, cooking, visiting farmer’s markets, and keeping up on the latest nutritional research. She also enjoys playing volleyball, running, biking, and practicing yoga.

Shauna completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at Westfield State University, and her Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition at Bridgeport University, graduating with honors. She has passed the Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) exam, and completed the required 1,000 hours of supervised experience. Throughout her nutrition education and experience, she has gained proficiency in counseling patients in alternative and complementary nutritional therapies.

She became intrigued with holistic health and nutrition and after spending time living in a small village in Germany. She saw the whole, fresh foods people prepared, the emphasis on the enjoyment of meals, and how healthy and active most of the population seemed. While living in the village, she went into a pharmacy looking for Advil only to get advice about a natural remedy. While she believes pharmaceutical drugs have their place, she is committed to the benefits of food and nutraceutical alternatives.