Embodied Nutrition
CNS Supervision & Mentorship
Mentorship and Supervised Practice for Certified Nutrition Specialist Candidates
Supervisors
Dr. Ryan Dale Hall, DCN, MS, CNS, LDN — clinical nutritionist with 7 years of advanced practice in functional and personalized nutrition
Dr. Leandro Pucci, CNS, LDN, CKNS — practicing clinical nutritionist since 2017 with broad experience across integrative and functional care
Rooted in Relationship. Guided by Practice.
The Embodied Nutrition Supervision & Mentorship program supports CNS candidates in developing the clinical skill, professional confidence, and grounded presence needed to thrive in practice.
We guide emerging practitioners through the 1,000-hour BCNS Supervised Practice Experience (SPE) — blending case-based learning, reflective dialogue, and personalized mentorship that bridges the science and soul of clinical nutrition.
Program Overview
Structure & Format
✔️ 1,000 hours of BCNS-approved Supervised Practice Experience (SPE)
✔️ Covers all BCNS core categories:
Assessment & Interpretation (≥ 200 hrs)
Intervention, Counseling & Ongoing Care (≥ 200 hrs)
Monitoring & Evaluation (≥ 200 hrs)
✔️Supervision Rhythm
Group Case Rounds: every 2 weeks — shared discussion of active and sample cases, reflective dialogue, and peer learning
1:1 Supervision: monthly, with the option for bi-weekly sessions as caseloads expand
✔️Case Study Library: curated examples of functional and integrative cases — blood chemistry, GI, endocrine, metabolic, and complex systems — for deeper learning when client volume is low
✔️Delivered in a remote, HIPAA-compliant format, meeting BCNS standards for both direct and indirect experience
Mentorship Approach
Our work integrates:
Functional and personalized nutrition within an embodied, whole-person framework
Clinical reasoning through case analysis and reflective dialogue
Guidance for ethical discernment, clinical intuition, and practitioner self-awareness
Community learning through shared inquiry and authentic professional connection
This is mentorship that goes beyond checkbox hours — it’s about helping you grow into the kind of practitioner you want to become.
Meet the Supervisors
Dr. Ryan Dale Hall, DCN, MS, CNS, LDN
Clinical nutritionist with 7 years of advanced practice in functional and personalized nutrition.
Founder of Deep Well Collective, Dr. Hall integrates clinical science, contemplative practice, and mentorship to support the next generation of nutrition professionals.
Dr. Leandro Pucci, CNS, LDN, CKNS
Practicing clinical nutritionist since 2017, with broad experience across integrative and functional care. Dr. Pucci brings depth, curiosity, and a systems-based approach to mentorship and collaborative clinical work.
BCNS Alignment
✔️ Supervisors hold active CNS credentials with a combined 15 years of advanced clinical experience working in high-volume clinics
✔️Experience working unilaterally in an integrative setting with NPs, PAs, and MDs
✔️Fully compliant with BCNS SPE supervision requirements
✔️Supports use of official BCNS tracking and reporting tools