Hi, I’m Colleen Dawkins.
I have over 20 combined years of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Nurse Practitioner. I am also a Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management.
Maybe you have tried to manage or prevent a health condition, lose weight or optimize your health. Maybe you haven’t, but you’d like to.
If you want to work on health goals in a space free of judgment and pressure, this is the place for you. We can partner together to pinpoint your goals and plot a path forward to realizing those goals. I am not interested in telling you what your goals need to be, however, I can listen to your story and give you guidance. I can show you ways to add tools to your toolbox using lifestyle changes, monitoring, and, if appropriate, medication.
You have the power to improve your health.
Accolades & Affiliations
Seattle Met Top Nurse Practitioner: 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Member
American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Member
American Diabetes Association, Member
CDR Obesity Certificate of Training Program, Vice Chair
Mississippi Obesity Society, Member
Obesity Medicine Association, Member
Obesity Medical Association, Obesity Algorithm WorkGroup, 2023-2024
Obesity Medical Association, Membership Committee, 2025
Obesity Pillars Journal, Associate Editor
Washington Obesity Society, Founding Member, Treasurer
Education & Board Certifications
PhD of Nursing Leadership candidate- University of Southern Mississippi (anticipated Dec. 2026)
Master of Science Nursing / FNP - Emory University
Bachelor of Science Nursing (Magna Cum Laude) - Emory University
Master of Science Human & Environmental Science - University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science Nutrition & Dietetics (Highest Honors) - University of Southern Mississippi
Family Nurse Practitioner - Certified – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Specialist Obesity and Weight Management – Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine – Obesity Medicine Association