Beyond the Pillow: Functional Insights for Restorative Sleep
Presented by: Kim Ross, DCN, MS, MBA, CNS, CDN, LDN, IFMCP+
Sleep is more than the absence of wakefulness; it’s a vital biological rhythm that governs metabolism, mood, cognition and recovery. Join Dr. Kim Ross as she introduces a functional framework for evaluating and supporting sleep through a root-cause approach. Dr. Ross will explore how stress physiology, circadian rhythm and nutrition interact to shape sleep quality and will discuss how to integrate evidence-based lifestyle, nutritional and supplement strategies into patient care for sustainable results.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the physiological processes that regulate sleep and circadian rhythm
- Identify key lifestyle, stress-related and nutritional factors that disrupt sleep quality
- Apply functional assessment strategies to evaluate sleep challenges in clinical practice
- Integrate practical, evidence-based interventions that support restorative sleep
About the Speaker
Dr. Kim Ross+ is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN), Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), a Licensed Dietician Nutritionist (LDN) and an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). She is an associate professor and the Director of Nutrition Programs for Sonoran University of Health Sciences.
Dr. Ross has been in clinical practice (Ross Nutrition) since 2010, specializing in hormonal, mental and gastrointestinal health, though she works with a broad range of health conditions. In addition, Dr. Ross is a content contributor for several nutraceutical companies and a nonprofit organization that provide education to healthcare professionals on a wide array of health topics including sleep, hormones and mental health. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member for the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition program at the University of Western States.
+Dr. Ross is a paid consultant for Pure Encapsulations.