Dr. Heather Vinet
BSE, ND, PhD
Natural Health Solutions Strengthened by Research
Dr. Heather Vinet, BSE, ND, PhD is a Research Scientist turned Holistic Medicine and Healing Nutrition Practitioner and founder of Scientifically Natural. Dr. Vinet attended Tulane University on a full academic scholarship while participating as an invited walk-on to both Tulane’s Volleyball and Track and Field teams. She graduated cum laude in 2006 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane’s School of Science and Engineering. Her undergraduate research focused on vascular bioengineering, medical imaging and analysis, and the mathematical analysis of infectious disease systems in nonhuman primates and ultimately led her to her past position as the Director of the Biotelemetry Core within the Division of Veterinary Medicine at the Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC). Dr. Vinet was an integral part of the biodefense and emerging infectious disease research programs at the TNPRC. Her work on infectious disease states and therapeutic interventions for such diseases has been published in numerous prestigious scientific journals including The Journal of Immunology, Journal of Infectious Diseases, and the American Journal of Pathology. After 15 years, Dr. Vinet transitioned her career into the clinical setting and became the Director of Regenerative Medicine at Covington Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute where she contributed her expertise to the development of protocols and coordination of study designs. She also oversaw all clinical trials and conducted research studies on the use of alternative ortho-biologic treatments for several orthopedic conditions including osteoarthritis and other soft tissue disorders. The culmination of her work in orthopedics was published in the scientific journal, Regenerative Medicine.
With Covid, came a sudden shift in her career and she left the hard science world to pursue her passion of helping others by completing her PhD in Holistic Medicine and Healing Nutrition through the University of Natural Health. Dr. Vinet is also a Certified Natural Health Practitioner, a Certified Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, a Certified Herbalist, and a Certified Aromatherapist. She is currently in the process of obtaining her certification as a Functional Nutrition Counselor through the Functional Nutrition Alliance. In her free time, Dr. Vinet is an avid tennis player and lover of pilates. She now applies her nearly 20 years experience in infectious disease and clinical orthopedic research, as well as her experience as a two sport Division I collegiate athlete, to her Holistic Medicine practice. Dr. Vinet shares her wisdom, logic, compassion, and competitive nature to provide her clients with a one-of-a-kind experience in healing through natural methods and nutritional support to attain optimal mental and physical health, so they can live the lifestyle they choose and the life they deserve.