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Education
2008
Capella University (Dallas, Texas)
Doctor of Philosophy, General Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy, General Psychology
1998
Wichita State University (Wichita, Kansas)
Master of Education, Physical Education
Master of Education, Physical Education
1996
Wichita State University (Wichita, Kansas)
Bachelor of Arts, Exercise Science
Bachelor of Arts, Exercise Science
1994
New Mexico Military Institute (Rosewell, New Mexico)
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts
Certifications
2003
Post-Bacc Certification in Psychology, Capella University
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor
2014 - Present
Advanced Integrative Medicine, Behavioral & Functional Nutritionist, Lone Tree, Colorado
2014 - Present
Advanced Integrative Medicine, Behavioral Nutritionist, Lone Tree, Colorado
2013 - Present
Grand Canyon University, Adjunct Faculty, PHOENIX, Arizona
2011 - 2018
South Denver Wellness, Functional Health Specialist/Proprietor, Greenwood Village, Colorado
2011 - Present
South Denver Welllness, Sole Proprietor, Lone Tree, Colorado
2009 - Present
Walden University, Contributing Faculty, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2007 - 2011
Microlife, Inc, Director of Clinical Affairs, Golden, Colorado
2006 - 2007
Microlife, Inc, Clinical Operations Manager, Golden, Colorado
2003 - 2006
HealtheTech, Inc, Manager of Clinical Education & Scientific Affairs, Golden, Colorado
2002 - 2003
University of North Carolina-Charlotte, Department of Kinesiology, Adjunct Faculty, Charlotte, North Carolina
2001 - 2003
YMCA of Greater Charlotte, Senior Director of Wellness, Charlotte, North Carolina
1999 - 2001
YMCA of Wichita, Director of Wellness, Wichita, Kansas
1999 - 2000
Wichita State University, Department of Kinesiology, Adjunct Faculty, Wichita, Kansas
1996 - 1998
Salina Regional Health Center, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Salina, Kansas
Publications & Presentations
McDoniel, S., Attanasi, K., & Margaritis, V. (2020). Preventive Dental Care Programs for Children: Parental perceptions and participation barriers. Journal of dental hygiene : JDH, 94 (5), pp. 38-43.
McDoniel, S. (2018). Weight Management Counseling in Children with Special Healthcare Needs. Journal of Family Medicine & Community Health, 5 (2), pp. 1144-1152. https://www.jscimedcentral.com/FamilyMedicine/familymedicine-5-1144.pdf
McDoniel, S., Feltheimer, S., Ishikawa, J., Karpettas, N., Nasothimiou, E., Pickering, T., Schwartz, J., & Stergiou, G. (2012). Automatic office blood pressure measured without doctors or nurses present. Blood pressure monitoring, 17 (3), pp. 96-102.
McDoniel, S., Chambliss, H., Finley, C., Huber, R., Kitzman-Ulrich, H., McDoniel, S., & Wilkinson, W. (2011). Computerized self-monitoring and technology-assisted feedback for weight loss with and without an enhanced behavioral component. Patient education and counseling, 85 (3), pp. 375-82.
McDoniel, S., McDoniel, S., Shen, J., & Wolskee, P. (2010). Treating obesity with a novel hand-held device, computer software program, and Internet technology in primary care: the SMART motivational trial. Patient education and counseling, 79 (2), pp. 185-91.
McDoniel, S., Hammond, R., & McDoniel, S. (2010). A 24-week randomised controlled trial comparing usual care and metabolic-based diet plans in obese adults. International journal of clinical practice, 64 (11), pp. 1503-1511.
McDoniel, S., McDoniel, S., Nelson, H., & Thomson, C. (2008). Employing RMR technology in a 90-day weight control program. Obesity facts, 1 (6), pp. 298-304.
McDoniel, S., & McDoniel, S. (2007). Systematic review on use of a handheld indirect calorimeter to assess energy needs in adults and children. International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism, 17 (5), pp. 491-500.
McDoniel, S., & Hammond, S. A comprehensive treatment program for obese adults diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea: a pilot study. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 25 (2), pp. 172-179. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.,. https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20103222687
McDoniel, S. Predictive value of metabolic testing, using testing in obesity treatment. Obesity Week: The Obesity Society�s Annual Scientific Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
McDoniel, S. Weight management counseling in children with special healthcare needs. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo, Atlanta, GA.
McDoniel, S. Occupational health: Association between long haul truck driver work environment and weight severity. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo, Atlanta, GA.
Professional Service
2009
Reviewer
Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior
Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior
2009
Reviewer
Nutrition in Clinical Practice
Nutrition in Clinical Practice
2009
Reviewer
Patient Education & Counseling
Patient Education & Counseling
2008
Reviewer
Society of Behavioral Medicine’s Annual Scientific Meeting
Society of Behavioral Medicine’s Annual Scientific Meeting
Memberships
2010
American College of Nutrition
2009
American Society of Exercise Physiology
2006
The Obesity Society