About Me
Kim Cairns is a functional nutritionist, speaker, educator, and wellness strategist with over 18 years of experience helping individuals and organizations optimize performance through practical, science-based nutrition. A former Division I athlete turned clinical nutritionist, Kim combines real-life application with deep industry knowledge to deliver transformational results—especially for first responders, tactical athletes, and busy families.
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18+ years in health education, functional nutrition, and wellness coaching
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Functional Nutritionist at HeartFit for Duty, a clinical practice serving first responders and military personnel
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Delivered 200+ wellness presentations and trainings across Arizona for police, fire, dispatch, and school districts
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Master’s in Health Education (Concordia University–Portland); B.A. in Communications and former D1 softball athlete (University of New Mexico)
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Former high school teacher and curriculum developer in health, P.E., leadership, and culinary arts
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Professional food photographer and published recipe developer (The Feel Good Way by Cara Clark, 2025)
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Certified Functional Nutrition Coach since 2018
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Specialist in gut health, shift work fatigue, inflammation, blood sugar balance, and performance nutrition
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Based in Mesa, AZ — speaker, consultant, and workshop leader for local and national audiences
