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