Shannon Wright has worked as a Registered Dietitian for almost 20 years. She has extensive experience counseling patients and their families, particularly in the areas of nutrition in the elderly and the terminally ill.

Prior to joining Pharmavite, Shannon worked as consulting dietitian, doing one on one and group classes in diabetes, weight management, motivation, post-cancer diets, family nutrition, post-bariatric surgery and heart health. Ms. Wright worked with her local school district’s wellness policy to encourage teachers, students and parents to work together in order to educate children about proper nutrition and healthy food choices. Shannon also enjoys volunteering to help the under-resourced with their food preparation and choices. Shannon is a mom of three and understands the challenges of teaching children to eat well.

Shannon received her Bachelors of Science degree from Pepperdine University and her Master’s degree from California State University at Northridge. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, and the dietetic practice groups: Nutrition and Complementary Care and Oncology Dietitians.

Shannon is a former college basketball player and coach; playing at Pepperdine University. She currently enjoys playing basketball, mountain biking and hiking with friends and family.

Her favorite supplements are Multi Complete, Calcium, Vitamin D and Organic Flaxseed Oil.