Registered, Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist
Dee Harris is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), and an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (FMCP).
She provides personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy, health counseling and individualized wellness plans designed to help patients achieve lasting, meaningful health outcomes. Her approach combines clinical expertise with functional medicine principles to identify and address the root causes of complex, chronic conditions.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Dee earned her degree from the University of Georgia and completed her dietetic internship at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. With over 40 years of clinical experience, she has worked across a wide range of nutrition, functional medicine, and wellness settings, bringing depth and perspective to each patient interaction.
In her private practice, Dee partners closely with clients to uncover underlying imbalances and develop targeted, patient-centered strategies. Her work integrates nutrition therapy, lifestyle modification, and health coaching to support both treatment and prevention. She is committed to blending evidence-based integrative approaches with traditional medical care to provide comprehensive, individualized support.
Dee is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Institute for Functional Medicine, the American Diabetes Association and multiple other professional organizations. She has been a guest speaker, panelist and guests on podcasts and webinars. She has contributed to both local and national publications, including frequently quoted in Natural Awakenings Magazine.
Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner
Prior to his retirement from private practice, Dee served as a nutritionist at the Perlmutter Health Center, where she worked alongside Dr. David Perlmutter, author of Grain Brain, Brain Maker, Brain Wash and Drop Acid.
I have had the great opportunity to work closely with Dee Harris over the past several years, and it continues to be a wonderful experience. Dee possesses an incredible depth of knowledge that is perfectly aligned with the latest science in nutrition, coupled with a compassionate dedication to her work.
– David Perlmutter, MD, Functional Neurologist and Bestselling Author