Stefani Spells MS, CPT

Hi! Thanks for stopping by my profile. I'm Stefani and have been using herbs for the past six years to keep my family healthy. I saw such a difference that I had to share it with the world. I struggled with dry skin and acne into adulthood so I started using herbs to address my skin issues. I have always loved tea, so herbal tea became a daily drink for me. I began experimenting with different herbs to clear my skin and my first tea blend was made. When my son was born, I realized he needed more than commercial products for his skin, so my first herbal butter was created. Since then I have used herbs for everything from cooking, colds, allergies, GI issues and more. My goal is to share my knowledge in order to help people reduce their use of prescription medication and empower clients to take control of their health.

I have always been into health and medicine. I started my college career in nursing and received an associates of science, but soon changed to pre-med. I received a B.S. from Towson University in biology and wanted to become a psychiatrist or OB. As I finished my degree, I began to realize I wanted to focus more on nutrition and preventative health. I began looking more into integrative and functional medicine to find a better was to truly heal common ailments and not just resolve symptoms. During this time was was working as a Registered behavioral technician (RBT) where I did one on one therapy for children with disabilities. We used the basic principals of behavior change and systematic data to increase positive behaviors and decrease the negative ones. This job provided me with the foundation needed to provide clear teaching and counseling that can be understood by anyone no matter the mental capacity. I continued to search for a masters program to meet my needs and fell in love with the science of behavior change.

I eventually found Maryland University of Integrative Health and received a M.S. in Integrative Nutrition with a concentration in herbalism. The knowledge I have gained as led me to create herbal products and provide specialized nutrition counseling. Last year I completed my certification as a personal trainer (CPT) and began providing assisted stretches to help clients balance strength and flexibility. I am currently working on completing my certification as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) in order to become a licensed nutritionist through the state of Maryland. My counseling techniques focus on whole foods, the use of herbs and how to incorporate exercise into your daily life. My goal is always to create a specialized plan that takes into account your personality, culture, career and lifestyle. A plan tailored specifically to you will make it easier for you to reach your goals and give you the confidence to keep going!