Hi, I’m Colleen Dawkins.

I have over 18 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian 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.

I believe you have the power to improve your health.

Accolades & Affiliations

Seattle Met Top Nurse Practitioner: 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

Washington Obesity Society, Founding Member, Treasurer

Obesity Medicine Association, Member

Mississippi Obesity Society, Member

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Member

CDR Obesity Certificate of Training Program, Vice Chair

Obesity Medical Association, Obesity Algorithm WorkGroup Member

Obesity Pillars Journal, Associate Editor

 

Education & Board Certifications

PhD of Nursing Leadership student - University of Southern Mississippi (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