Who We Are

Ramey Nutrition is the leading medical nutrition organization with a vision of providing the highest quality care to people wanting effective, and efficient long-term health solutions.

Why We Exist

Dangerous health epidemics are on the logarithmic rise, from eating disorders, perpetuated by media, to type 2 diabetes, which has now tripled in children. Because, overall, our health is comprised of primal emotions,   medicine, and nutrition, all of us at Ramey Nutrition have dedicated    ourselves and our company to action in its purest and most effective form. We develop our programs around a purpose-driven attack against the idea   that our medical issues identify us.

What We Represent

Ramey Nutrition represents the rebellious transcendence from illness to true overall health. This is done through seemingly unconventional methods, making us leaders in efficient and effective, long-term whole health. We believe strongly in the freedom from diet restrictions, guilt about food, and prognostic life span reduction.  Our patients deserve whole lives without their medical issues identifying them, and we represent that freedom.

Ramey Nutrition Team of Excellence

Scarlett Ramey, MS, RD, CD
Founder and President

Scarlett Ramey, MS, RD, CD founded Ramey Nutrition in 2007, and has been active in the treatment of eating disorders in Washington State for more than 7 years.  Recognized as a rebel in the treatment of eating disorders, Ramey goes against the norm by most treatment standards, in order to achieve patient recovery in a real life environment.  Her treatment philosophy excludes meal plans in order to target specific issues that maintain disorder, and believes that as the soul recovers, the food often follows.

Ramey was previously Director of Dietetics for a major eating disorder clinic in Washington State, and is well-known in treatment of eating disorders, and can be found at most international conferences.  She believes that full recovery from an eating disorder is beyond food, or going from one tranquil environment for an extended period of time to another.  The word ‘recovered’ resides in the real world, with real emotions, triggers, and media all around.  Ramey believes in helping patients identify who they truly are, then recovering and healing issues, with which the eating disorder copes.  She empowers passion for her patients’ real identity no matter what they suffer, by building social support, setting realistic goals, and identifying pressures-whether internal or external-that keep them from living full, healthy lives.

Ramey originally had her sites on becoming a veterinarian at the tender age of 15.  She became fully prepared for her future by studying at Holy Names Academy, in Seattle, Washington and applying to Washington State University, (home to the second-best vet school in the nation).  One month prior to her expected arrival Ramey was shocked that not ALL colleges had a gymnastics team! She had done gymnastics since she was 3 years old, and had only 4 more years of eligibility left.  Ramey aborted her life’s dream and found a tiny college out in the middle of Wisconsin called the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and was able to do gymnastics.  She was then asked about what she wanted to study only to find out that not ALL colleges had pre-vet! Deflated, Ramey applied to their only science program, Dietetics.  She found herself out of place, usually eating a candy bar while being taught about the sins of trans-fats.  Food just never seemed to be too important to Ramey.  She found the science interesting and moved on to her Master’s Degree and Internship in Stony Brook, New York. While working with some interesting patients, she missed passionately veterinary work.  Gaining trust was like second nature to her due to it being primarily the only goal.  Once an animal trusted you, you could take them through any painful process and ultimately watch them heal fully.  Ramey moved back to Seattle and was offered a job in an eating disorder clinic where she was surprised to witness patients who did not trust her, were sick, and needed to go through a painful process to which they were resistant. Ramey was finally home, and she lives happily ever after.

Ramey is passionate about exploring new ways to effectively CURE eating disorders, and diabetes, among other health ailments, however she enjoys outdoor sports in the Pacific Northwest, traveling to Egypt to practice Arabic, hosting dinner parties (everyone else cooks), and studying dance under Ricky Mason.

Sean Mesford, BSN Chief Executive Officer

Sean Mesford, BSN has been with Ramey Nutrition from the very beginning.  Before coming to Ramey Nutrition, he had a wide variety of career paths. He managed different departments of a well-known health store for over 6 years which led him to explore more about the world of food.  Due to extreme interest, Mesford graduated from Bastyr University earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition with a focus in Whole Foods. Although nutrition was his focus, he also studied exercise science and began teaching fitness classes.

Mesford believes health and fitness should be fun; “If you don’t like to run for exercise, find something more enjoyable, like hula hooping!”  He also believes that there are activities that combine fun and health benefits.  His passion also extends to his love of food.  Mesford is of the opinion that we should never force ourselves to eat food we don’t enjoy, just because it “healthy,” but that there are a plethora of foods with which to experiment and enjoy.

Originally from Seattle, Washington, he has lived in Las Vegas, NV and Denver, CO.  He returned to Seattle to explore his interest in nutrition at Bastyr, and loves the Northwest lifestyle.  He loves cooking and eating out in Seattle’s eclectic mix of ethnic choices and also enjoys: Biking, Volleyball, Running, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family.

Shena Washburn, RD, CD Clinical Director and Nutrition Supervisor

Shena Washburn, RD, CD received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Food and Nutritional Sciences from Seattle Pacific University and completed her dietetic internship at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. Her dietetic internship emphasized a rotation at the Comprehensive Eating Disorder Program through Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford in Mountain View.   Washburn has worked with a variety of patients in all ages, cultures, and walks of life, including: diabetes, weight loss, cancer, eating disorders, sports nutrition, depression, schizophrenia, pre and postnatal nutrition, kidney disease, pancreatitis, and more!

Washburn takes an intuitive and mindful approach in medical nutrition therapy.  She is gentle, yet firm when necessary, in guiding her patients to become aware, confident and trusting in their process of recovery.  Rebelliously thinking outside the box and taking an unconventional approach to treatment is the arena in which Washburn’s shines, and the reason she has earned the title of Clinical Director at Ramey Nutrition.

Shena was born and raised in Bainbridge Island, Washington, and has lived in various neighborhoods throughout the greater Seattle area.  She is absolutely in love with the Northwest’s scenery, food, people, activities, and truly unique way of life.  She enjoys going on walks with friends, inventing new recipes, dancing, and spending time with her husband, friends, and family.

Kaitlin Hammond, RD, CD Beyond Type 2 Dietitian

Kaitlin Hammond, RD, CD has more than 7 years of experience in the management medical nutrition therapy.  Formerly the dietitian for the largest food bank in Texas, she has remained passionate about hunger relief.  Seeking, more intense, individual work, she became the outpatient dietitian for a local hospital, providing support for those with a variety of nutrition related diseases, including diabetes, eating disorders, weight management,  polycystic ovarian syndrome, malnutrition, high cholesterol, and hypertension. 

Hammond believes health can be achieved in any situation, and encourages her patients to celebrate and reward each success along the way, while remaining compassionate to times of struggle.  She recognizes that health is a dynamic involving mind, body, and spirit, and aims to assist patients in developing a true sense of self where food is only one method of nourishment. She focuses on empowering patients to follow their own path to healing, guiding and supporting them along that path.

Hammond returned to the Pacific Northwest in 2010, after living in Dallas, Texas for 7 years.  She is glad to be living among the mountains, saltwater and changing seasons.  She looks forward to appreciating beautiful sunsets, while enjoying her dear friends and family.  In her spare time, she enjoys creating new recipes, repurposing old clothes, and scouring Seattle’s second-hand shops for hidden treasures. She loves cheering-on her Rat City Roller Girls, dancing in her kitchen, and spoiling her nieces and nephews.

Jason Steele, BS Fitness and Beyond Type 2 Director

Jason Steele, BS has been with Ramey Nutrition since the Beyond Type 2 Diabetes Program began, and received his Education Degree with an emphasis in Health and Minored in Fitness, from Central Washington University. He has lead Personal-Skills-Training classes in basketball and continues to provide advanced training for athletes. With 8 years of teaching experience he has mastered the skill of adapting fitness for all ability levels.

Steele’s integrity has led him to be impressively successful with Beyond Type 2 Diabetes Program.  The variety of levels he is able to manage in a group setting is nothing short of admirable.  It remains seamless and easy for him to modify exercises for injuries, all physical abilities and strength levels while maintaining a group dynamic that is cohesive.  Steele’s charisma brings people of all ages, levels and abilities together to create a bond they start to love and crave. He pays close attention to improvements people make and, more importantly, makes them aware of their improvements.  By focusing on strength, he succeeds in motivating his patients to feel stronger and more able in his classes and in life.  He truly cares about each person’s individual exercise history, medical/injury history and their beliefs about fitness.  He strives to provide an enjoyable atmosphere in each class with variety of activities, class focuses, and music selection.  Jason also provides constructive feedback regarding progress, and encourages participants to provide support to one another because he wants each participant to feel welcome and wanted, no matter their fitness level.

Jason is originally from Washington and loves living in Seattle.  He graduated from Mountlake Terrace High School in 1991, and currently lives on Capitol Hill.  He has many hobbies including coaching basketball, volleyball, painting, acoustic guitar, dancing, soccer, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Jannae Rice, LMP Yoga, Massage, and Body Image Director

Jannae Rice, LMP comes to Ramey Nutrition with over 10 years of experience in yoga and meditation, and offers a fun and graceful way to listen, reconnect, and transform the relationship we have with our bodies.   Inspired by natural rhythms of the body, she encourages all to join our gentle and individualized approach.  This class incorporates yoga, mindfulness, and breathing to encourage inner strength and healing.  Rice believes reconnecting to our bodies is a journey with no destination, only exploration.  Jannae is a Certified Reiki practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist, and currently on her way to a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology at Bastyr University.