Internationally recognized health expert and author with more than 20 years of experience in nutrition research, mind-body health, and Functional Medicine. Dr. Minich holds master’s and doctoral degrees in nutrition and has lectured extensively throughout the world on health topics, teaching patients and health professionals about nutrition. She is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. Currently, Dr. Minich teaches at the Institute for Functional Medicine and the graduate program in Functional Medicine at the University of Western States.

Certified Clinical Nutritionist/Certified Nutrition Specialist, serving the Central NY area through her practice in Manlius, New Leaf Functional Nutrition. She also serves as a Clinical Consultant for the health science/research industry and works as a trainer for Metagenics. Austin previously practiced at Bare Bones Health & Wellness in Manlius and has been a Lifestyle Educator for Healthy Transformations, a Chiropractic Assistant/Lifestyle Educator for Plinke Chiropractic, and a Biochemist/Analyst for Recra Environmental, in Amherst, NY. She served for two years as adjunct faculty at New York Chiropractic College’s Masters of Science Applied Clinical Nutrition program, located in Seneca Falls, NY, where she also earned her MS degree in 2008. She holds a BS in Biology from Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA. Austin has lectured across the country to healthcare professionals, students, and the public, and her mission is to change the face of healthcare by helping people achieve their genetic potential through nutrition.