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An interest in nutrition, a desire tobecome well, and a determination to staywell, propelled Judie Boothe into a vocationdedicated to helping others. Judie and herhusband Ron had suffered from years of poorhealth when she began to seek alternativesthat would put them on a path to wellness.She began to study nutrition inearnest and as she visited healthfood stores, she found help in theuse of vitamins and supplements.In her quest to educate herself inalternative healing, Judie beganto study with many of the expertsin the field and changed their dietsto raw, organic foods and qualitysupplements. Putting her newfound knowledge to work, Judieand Ron began a journey towardhealth. The process took severalyears, but the education Judieacquired changed her life sodramatically, she wanted to use it tohelp others.The Boothes purchased Fountainof Health in 1975, and successfullydeveloped the store into a leadingsource for healthy food choices,supplements, and an educationcenter for those seeking a betterquality of life. Fountain of Healthsupplies a loyal customer basefrom the tri-state region withsupplements from trusted sourceslike Bluebonnet Nutrition, NordicNaturals, SolarRay, Carlson and Bell Lifestyle.Fountain of Health also developed, exclusiveto the store, AdVite Nutrition supplementsfrom trusted manufacturers, ranging frommultivitamins, to products for eye health,heart health and bone health. The store alsocarries a line of whole, natural foods, glutenfree products, cosmetics and body care items.The staff is well trained and available toanswer questions to help customers makebetter food and supplement choices.Fountain of Health uses no chemicals inthe store and works to promote conservationand eco-friendly practices. Judie, BoardCertified in Clinical Nutrition, has a clinicalpractice as well; she has to have twenty hoursof continuing education annually and testingevery four years to retain her certification.She has studied with experts in theindustry for over forty years, and now teachesothers to change their lifestyles, put awayunhealthy habits, and achieve a better qualityof life.Judie’s dedication to the nutrition fieldand alternative healing has caused industryleaders to recognize her expertise. She hasstepped up to leadership roles by serving theindustry as president of the Natural ProductsAssociation-Southwest Region for eightyears on the regional board, and four yearson the national board. She also has servedon the board of the Texas Chapter ofInternational and American Association ofClinical Nutritionists. She has been active asa volunteer in the Amarillo community aswell. Judie continues to help people inthe community and at Fountain of Health;her goal is to change people’s health oneindividual at a time.FOUNTAINOF HEALTHJudie Boothe, a certified clinical nutritionist,has owned Fountain of Health since 1975.QUALITY OF LIFE211