Dr. Shari Youngblood is a board-certified nutrition specialist (CNS) and licensed dietitian nutritionist (LDN) with extensive experience in clinical nutrition and functional medicine. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN) from Maryland University of Integrative Health and specializes in using personalized therapeutic nutrition to support healing from complex and chronic conditions. At Balance Point Wellness, Dr. Shari leads the clinic’s nutrition program, offering evidence-based, root-cause-focused care for a wide range of health concerns. Her areas of clinical interest include mental health, autoimmune disease (including Crohn’s and other forms of IBD), cancer, autism, metabolic dysfunction, and more. She is passionate about the power of nutritional medicine to transform health and well-being across the lifespan, and works closely with each client to develop tailored strategies that address the unique underlying drivers of illness. Known for her warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach, she creates a safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their healing journey.