Brenda Ballard is the founder of Arise Nutrition Wellness, a holistic nutrition practice dedicated to evidence-based wellness. She has a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from Notre Dame University of Maryland School of Integrative Health. Brenda is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) Candidate (2026) under the supervision of Susan Testa, CNS, RDN, LDN, approved CNS Supervisor through the American Nutrition Association and the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists, gaining 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience as she pursues board certification. The CNS credential is the most advanced certification for personalized nutrition practitioners.
With a passion for integrative nutrition and whole-person health, Brenda helps individuals prevent and manage chronic health concerns while addressing nutritional needs across all stages of life. Her mission is to make nutrition simple, accessible and empowering for every client.