John Bagnulo MPH, PhD is a Naturalist and a Nutritionist.

A naturalist because of his understanding of the biological processes at work in the world and in our bodies and
a nutritionist because of his ability to see how foods influence these processes and how these processes influence food.
“I see a nutritionist as part farmer, part cook and part doctor” Bagnulo admits. “ You have to understand more than just the basics in all of these fields to be able to truly help people”

For 14 years now, John has been helping individuals realize their full health potential through a whole foods, plant-based approach. With a masters in public health from the University of North Carolina and a doctorate from the University of Maine in Food and Nutrition Sciences, John has developed the knowledge with respect to food that few have. He has taught nutrition and food-related courses at the University of Maine and worked as a registered dietitian at Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires. Currently, John teaches programs at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Stockbridge Massachusetts, serves as a core faculty member for the Center for Mind Body Medicine, Washington D.C., and teaches abroad at a variety of venues.

John can usually be found enjoying life with his family on their farm in Northport, Maine

“I believe that whole, minimally processed food, grown the right way, is where it all starts”

“If we miss this concept, if this is not in place, everything else is marginalized. My goal in working with individuals and when speaking to groups is to convey this message. Yes, there is a time and a place for supplements, but most people are better served by spending their resources at a farmer’s market. True nourishment is more than molecules a food has to offer us. It is the connection we make to that food, whether it be in the field or in the kitchen. When that connection is lost, a food’s ability to help us thrive or heal is greatly reduced”.