Julie has been a Defeat Autism Now (DAN!) Practitioner for five years, and often presents at the national DAN! conferences. Helping people with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) is her passion, as she's long been fascinated with biochemistry and the intricacies of the body's systems. When she first discovered that most people with ASDs also have imbalanced biochemistry, she was intrigued and wanted to learn more. She's been studying ever since.

Her multifaceted approach to holistic health stems from her own journey to wellness. Dedicated to supporting the improvement of her clients' health, she creates nutrition and lifestyle plans that best suit each person and can assist their navigation through the world of complimentary therapies. Her supportive "coaching" approach helps accelerate the realization of your health goals.

Julie Matthews discuses how to treat autism through diet, the causes and contributing factors of autism, the relationship between heavy metal toxicity and autism, the connection between vaccinations and autism, and much more.

From the Access to Health Experts interview series

About Julie Matthews, CNC

• Author of Nourishing Hope: The Essentials of Nutrition and Dietary Intervention for Autism
• A Defeat Autism Now Practitioner
• Radio Host of "Reality Sandwich" San Francisco

Julie Matthews studied holistic nutrition through California state certified Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts and holds a Bachelor of Science from U.C. Davis in Agricultural and Managerial Economics. Julie is a member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP), presents for Nourishing Our Children Campaign (Weston A. Price Foundation, San Francisco), and host a weekly radio show, "Reality Sandwich" in San Francisco.

Julie Matthews offers in person consultations at her office in San Francisco, and works with clients from around the world by telephone, e-mail, and iChat.