How often do you say to yourself:

• "I'm tired" in the middle of the day

• "I can't think clearly and I have no focus"

• "I don't have the energy to work out"

• "I feel sluggish"

• "I am wiped out and moody"

• "I wish I could get a good night sleep"

• "My body just hurts"

• "Why am I always constipated/gassy/bloated"

• "I wish my skin would clear up"

• "These allergies are killing me"

• "I don't like the way that I look"

• "I wish I could stick to my diet"

• "I can't afford to eat healthy"

• "These cravings are controlling my life"

Many of us get stuck in this negative self-talk about our nutrition and level of activity/movement. You understand what you "should be doing" to be healthier and might not be making the connection that what you are putting into your body can cause both internal and external issues. You have googled it, tried fad diets, read all of the self-help books, and spent hundreds of dollars on the latest regimen yet you still feel stuck, a "work in progress" or simply not good enough. I have been there myself. It is time to take charge of your life and make the changes that will leave you feeling energized and with the vitality of a much younger person. You need a trained coach that can help you take it step-by-step to get results based on your own unique needs.

Why work with me?

When you visit your doctor, you talk about "what ails you." The doctor treats the illness. Feeling down in the dumps? She prescribes an anti-depressant. Your cholesterol is high? He prescribes a statin. A doctor will treat you with a pill or ointment that often masks the symptoms without curing the underlying problem. Most doctors have not received any training in how to treat chronic conditions holistically through nutrition. The goal of a wellness coach is to get to the root cause to resolve the issue for the long term. It’s rare for anyone to get an hour to work on their nutrition and fitness goals with a trained professional. As your Wellness Coach, I create a supportive environment that will enable you to achieve your health goals and restore your vitality. I help you set goals and make sustainable changes that will improve your health and happiness. I have studied under the pioneers of the nutrition field and use practical lifestyle coaching methods to guide you in discovering which approach works best for you.

Most approaches to nutrition dwell on calories, carbs, fats, proteins--the macronutrients. Instead of creating lists of restrictions and good and bad foods, I coach my clients to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline. Together, we will work to reach your health goals of achieving optimal weight, reducing food cravings, creating more restful sleep and maximizing energy. As we work together, I will help you develop a deeper understanding of the food and lifestyle choices that work best for you and implement lasting changes that will improve your energy, balance and health.

And, I have been there. For most of my life, I have felt powerless over food and my body. I allowed this to hold me back from living my life. I broke free and I want to help you do the same.

No one diet works for everyone. I will guide you to find the food and lifestyle choices that best support you. I will also help you to make gradual, lifelong changes that enable you to reach optimum health.

My main areas of focus are:

• Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet (WFPBD)

• Nutrition for Active Lifestyle

• Lifestyle Support for Chronic Conditions