LAURA POWER, MS, PhD, LDN
EXPERIENCE
Laura Power is a nutritional biochemist with 27 years experience in clinical and research nutrition. She is the
owner of the Clinic. She specializes in nutritional evaluation and therapy for: multiple adult conditions, children
with developmental delays, nutrient deficiencies, maldigestion, food allergies, chronic fatigue syndrome,
diabetes, cardiac risk assessment, menopause and anti-aging. She does not treat cancer nor do sports
nutrition or geriatric nutrition.
EDUCATION
Dr. Power holds a Masters of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences (Nutritional Biochemistry) from the
University of Maryland, where she pioneered new research in food allergies. She holds a Doctor of Nutrition
Degree in Clinical Nutrition from International University in California. She has also studied Immunology,
Allergy, Epidemiology, and Seasonal Affective Disorder at the National Institutes of Health graduate school,
FAES (Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences). In addition, she has attended multiple training
conferences with the Autism Research Institute. Her Bachelor of Arts Degree is from the University of
Southern California in Comparative Literature.
LICENSING & CERTIFICATION
Dr. Power is a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist in Maryland. She qualifies under the Title Law in Virginia, and has
been active in licensing legislation in Virginia, where there is not yet a license. She is also a Registered
Clinician with the Autism Research Institute.
AFFILIATIONS
Dr. Power is a member of the following professional organizations: Virginia Nutritionists Association (founding
member), Maryland Nutritionists Association (founding member), American College of Nutrition,
Developmental Delay Resources, and the Autism Research Institute.
LECTURES
Dr. Power has lectured extensively to both the public and professionals. See Lectures.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Power is founder and director of the Biotype Research Corporation. See Biotype Books & Research.
MICHAEL GUIDRY, MS, CNS
EXPERIENCE
Michael Guidry is a nutritional biochemist with many years of experience in the nutrition field. In 2007 he
joined our clinic, where he received advanced clinical training in medical nutrition therapy, and has a practice
of his own. His specialties include: "Asyra", a computerized bioenergetic evaluation and therapy program for
adult nutritional conditions, as well as designing & preparing diets of organic and raw foods. Michael also has
many years of experience in the wholesale industry in nutritional products, and is the primary distributor for
organic coconut products in this area. He also works for Dr. Warren Levin part time, and previously worked for
the Fairfax County WIC Program part-time as a nutritionist, counseling women on diet, nutrition, healthy
pregnancies and lactation.
EDUCATION
Michael holds a Masters of Science Degree in Human Nutrition from University of Bridgeport, and a Bachelors
of Science Degree from Columbia College in Business Administration, and has additional training from
Crayhon Research. He attended the American School of Paris for High School.
LICENSING & CERTIFICATION
Michael holds the highest certification available, the Certified Nutrition Specialist with the American College of
Nutrition, and is qualified under the Virginia Title Law. He was recently granted a Maryland license.
AFFILIATIONS
Michael is a member of the Virginia Nutritionists Association and the American College of Nutrition.
TRI-LINGUAL
"Si Habla Espanol." Michael is fluent in English, Spanish, and French, having grown up as the son of an
American diplomat in Mexico and Europe. He has an in-depth understanding of the Latin and European
cultures due to extended stays in both countries (10 years in Mexico and 9 years in France).
NICOLE CHENG, B.S.
Nicole is our office manager, and works on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She comes to us with a Bachelors of
Science in Business Administration and a background in computer science. However, she is also
knowledgeable about gluten-free and casein-free diets, food allergies, supplements, and developmental
delays. She has attended two Autism Research Institute conferences (DAN!), and is the mother of an autistic
child. She is available and qualified to answer your questions about the Clinic and our practices. She
schedules office visits, and is in charge of bookkeeping, supplement orders, the Shopping Cart, and UPS
shipping.
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