Introducing... Word 2 the Wise

Welcome to Word 2 the Wise, a blog established by licensed and practicing providers, Kristina Trunnell MPAS, PA-C and Amy Goldsmith RD, LDN. After years of reading all the misinformation online and complaining to each other about it, we decided to take action and share our true knowledge and practical experience to "debunk the gunk." We believe we are like most of you: passionate caretakers who want to provide our families with the best. Stick with us. We'll guide you to the best resources for health and wellness with our weekly posts and resources. Read more below to get to know us a little more.

Kristina Trunnell MPAS, PA-C

(Master of Physician Assistant Science, Physician Assistant Board Certified)

Connecting with people has always been the best part of my career.  I get as much from my patients as they do from me.  We learn from each other, and I want them to feel as much a part of their care so we can make decisions together.

Graduating from a small university in the mountains of Pennsylvania (St. Francis University) made my transition to Frederick, Maryland extremely easy. I love this community and all it has to offer. I began my career as a physician assistant 13 years ago in the field of open heart surgery, and I still work 2 to 3 days a month at the NIH Heart Center at Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland. I really enjoy the staff, surgeons, and the comradery of an operating room team.

Dermatology, however, is my passion and has been for the last 8 years. Working daily with Dr. Diane Ford here in Frederick is an honor and joy each and every day. I feel that not only do I make people feel better, but I treat skin problems that allow people to feel more confident in their outward appearance which improves their inner self.

Confidence is the best thing you can ever wear.

Amy and I share that goal every day, and now we get to do it together every week. We want readers to trust our advice because we have the experience, education, and care behind everything we write. We want to help you sort out the crap and follow a team that is going to give you the honest information each and every time. We see real people with real problems who want solutions and don’t have the time and energy to research every little detail themselves.

Amy Goldsmith, RD, LDN
(Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist)

I'm Amy Goldsmith, a Licensed and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. I am also a proud owner of Kindred Nutrition LLC, a Private Nutrition Practice in Frederick, Maryland. On a personal level I'm a mother of two, a wife, an athlete, a blogger, and at times a great cook. Those who know me would describe me as passionate, blunt, loyal and empathetic.

I have had the opportunity to work with thousands of clients during my 17 years of experience as a dietitian. My clients are successful through hard work, a lot of trust, and celebrations of achievements. My biggest obstacle these days is all the misinformation on the internet. As an example, every time I get on Facebook it seems we are celebrating pyramid schemes, "miracle" supplements, or the latest exercise craze. Yes it's a great start for motivation but it's just not sustainable or individualized enough and most of the time it isn't even backed by science.

Kris and I often discuss our careers. We both love what we do and there's a lot of overlap with our professions. We are just as excited and happy for our clients as they are when they hit their goals and get their confidence. At the same time, a lot of our day is spent educating our clients on actual science instead of the latest fad. We both have experiences of clients coming to us as the last draw after spending thousands of dollars on products that just don't work. Enough is enough. We've created this blog to be your resource. This is your space for recommendations based on science. We'll provide you with facts and everyday tips for everyday life. Trust us, Read us, Share us!

In Good Health, Amy

“Expert advice for Everyday Life”  Let’s get started!!