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Chair /Owner + Clinical Nutritionist + Coach + Researcher




Hello, My name is Linnette Johnson. I founded 5 Elements Coaching LLC (also known as -5 Elements Coaching Wellness Center) in 2015 and am a Clinical Nutritionist and mental health coach. I am passionate about supporting adults with sobriety, depression, and anxiety, along with relieving fatigue, skin issues, and body aches and pains associated with mental health through healthy eating and developing a better relationship with food, mind, and body.


Above is me as a clinical practitioner, but my journey didn't end there. I began my journey in the MUIH Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition in September 2021. Since then, I have met some wonderful colleagues and learned a lot about myself and what I want with my path as a clinician nutritionist + coach.


I have learned that I love to teach, as I taught nutrition and integrative concepts to those in recovery houses and rehabs from July 2020 to June 2023 for a local non-profit. Because of this experience and my journey through the DCN at MUIH, I also learned that I love research. So, with much thought, at the start of 2023, I decided to branch out and create three pillars-


  1. Clinical Work—Nutritional + Coaching Sessions (1 to 1 or groups—the latter is coming soon)—I currently have two practitioners and an herbalist I have partnered with to support mental health and other root causes. Clinical work offers so much.

  2. Teaching & Mentoring—I became a CNS supervisor in April 2023 and started Sprouting Nutritionists & Coaches with an excellent partner. There is so much to do, learn, grow, and evolve, and I am so excited to support others in the CNS and Coaching community.

  3. Research - I decided to start this here... I started the process for a non-profit/sponsorship wellness center in July of 2021, intending to be geared around Mental Health/Intuitive Eating/HAES concepts with a sponsorship program. However, life happened, and with most things, I had the attorney I was working with table the project. NOW, it has evolved into this-- research that will encompass learning, teaching, and community with many ideas, which will be announced once the board has been approved and the paperwork is done.


I love what I do, and it's a prolonged process as I am currently working on finishing my Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (graduation May 2024). During my doctorate, I have learned a lot about myself, as life is a journey of discovery every day, and there is lots of living to be done.


Well, this is a brief introduction about me. Since you have read this far, I hope you will stick around and see how this unfolds further. The first team of clinical nutrition researchers has been formed. More will be started soon. I will share more about the researchers and me soon.


All the best,


Linnette Johnson DCN (c), CNS, NBC-HWC, CIEC, RALC, LDN

5 Elements Coaching RDG Chair/Owner


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Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist Currently:

  • Maryland

  • Delaware

  • Pennsylvania

  • Illinois


Educational Degrees

  • In Progress- Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition (DCN)- Graduation Sp. 2024

  • Master of Science (MS)-Nutrition & Integrative Health

  • Master of Arts (MA)-Health & Wellness Coaching & Herbal

  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Health & Wellness Coaching

  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Ayurveda Wellness

  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Herbal

Certifications & Memberships

  • Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (BCNS) June 2021-Current

  • Nat. Board Certification Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) July 2022- Current

  • American Nutrition Association (ANA) Professional February 2020- Current

  • R.A.L.C. - Registered Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant June 2021- Current

  • AAPNA Ambassador June 2021- Current

  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified May 2021- Current

  • OPUS23 Genetic Testing Certification May 2022 - Current

  • Wild Woman Project Leader Training Certified July 2022- Current

  • Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor October 2022 - Current

  • American Society of Nutrition & Research (ASN) Member February 2023- Current

Research Publications

Wolff, M., Johnson, L., & Warns, R. (2023). A Nutritional Approach to Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Case Report. Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.), 22(2), 36–38. Abstract Available- HERE Johnson, L.M. (2022) The Correlation of Alcohol Use or Alcohol Use Disorder and Metabolic Syndrome with a Nutritional Protocol Intervention Design: A Literature Review (April 3, 2022). Available at SSRN- HERE Johnson, L.M (2022) The Effects of Alcohol Use on the Microbiome and A Nutritional Protocol Intervention Design: A Literature Review (April 10, 2022). Available at SSRN - HERE Hollywood, J.B., Hutchinson, D, Feehery-Alpuerto, N, Whitfield, M, Davis, K & Johnson, L.M., (2023): The Effects of the Paleo Diet on Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: A Mixed Methods Review, Journal of the American Nutrition Association, DOI: 10.1080/27697061.2022.2159570 MORE COMING SOON...





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