Editorial & Review Team

Editorial & Review Team

Everything published in the Prolean Wellness Hub is written and reviewed by the Prolean Wellness Team — the same clinicians and practitioners who care for clients at our Scottsdale, Arizona practice. Prolean Wellness is a physician-led metabolic health, weight management, and body composition practice founded in 2011, serving more than 12,000 clients.

Our reviewers

Natalie Schmertmann, Nutritionist

Nutritionist, Prolean Wellness

Natalie Schmertmann has a degree in Dietetics and is registered through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She holds a Food Service Manager certificate through ServSafe, is CPR/AED certified, and is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer.

Alongside hundreds of internship hours, Natalie has worked as a Corporate Health & Wellness Coach and a Personal Trainer, and owned her own nutrition business for several years. She stays current on the latest research in diet and fitness and completes ongoing continuing education to keep her dietetic and personal training credentials active. An Arizona native, she believes every program should be unique to the individual, because everyone has different nutritional needs.

Reviews articles on: protein and dietary intake, micronutrients, fiber and gut health, meal structure, and nutrition during weight management.

Dr. Kira Bahnam, NMD

Naturopathic Physician, Prolean Wellness

Dr. Kira Bahnam is a licensed Naturopathic Physician with advanced training in Medical Aesthetics. She specializes in weight management, metabolic health, medical aesthetics, and IV therapy. A native Arizonan, she stays up to date on the latest techniques and research in order to provide her patients with the best tailored treatments possible.

Reviews articles on: metabolic health, GLP-1 and appetite regulation, supplement mechanisms and safety, and clinical claims and compliance.

Our editorial and review standards

  1. Written by practitioners, reviewed by credentialed staff. Wellness Hub articles are drafted from the clinical protocols we use in practice, then reviewed by a credentialed member of the team before publication.
  2. Evidence over anecdote. Claims are grounded in published human research. Where a claim rests on preliminary or limited evidence, we say so in the article.
  3. Structure-function language only. We describe how nutrients and supplements support normal body structure and function. We do not claim any product diagnoses, treats, cures, or prevents disease.
  4. Transparent commercial relationships. Articles that reference Prolean Wellness products disclose that relationship at the top of the page.
  5. Reviewed and dated. Each article carries the names of its reviewers and the date it was last reviewed. We revisit articles as the evidence changes.
  6. Not a substitute for care. Our content is general education. It is not medical advice, and it does not replace a consultation with your own healthcare provider.

Corrections

If you believe something we have published is inaccurate or out of date, email info@proleanwellness.com with the article title and the specific claim. We review every correction request and update the article and its review date where warranted.

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