Zemira Barnes MS, RDN, LD

Zemira “Zee” Barnes is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) and the Founder of Curative Gardens. Her experiences include providing medical nutrition therapy and diet education as a Clinical Dietitian in acute and long term care settings, as well as community nutrition and public health. She considers herself a food and nutrition enthusiast! She promotes integrative and functional nutrition to reduce inflammation, create, and sustain a healthy strong life.

Her love for food grew from a seed of passion planted by her mother, who shares an affection for cooking tasty, healthy meals. She earned both her Bachelors and Masters degree at Tuskegee University, studying the effects that food has on the body. When she’s not studying the latest happenings with food, you may catch Zee sipping her favorite crafted herbal tea, calling on her mom for help with her growing plants or creating fun memories with friends and family!