How Can I Help?

I know how frustrating it is to have long-term digestive problems! For example: 
  • The agony of wasting your time and money trying new diets, books or supplements that are supposed to help you and don't.
  • The humiliation of having to grill your host about ingredients so you won't get sick
  • The anxiety that prevents you from enjoying food because maybe it wasn't prepared carefully or you were given incorrect information.
  • The bitterness that arises from envying how others eat whatever they want!
Not to mention, those embarrassing moments - those bloating, farting, cramping, nauseating or diarrhea moments that assail you while sitting in a full airplane or snuggling up with your date!
You want an experienced nutritionist that can see the big picture: how your symptoms are connected and what they mean, the foods and steps needed to restore balance, and the best approach for you.

What Doesn't Work?

There are thousands of books and website extolling the benefits of "X" diet. I have watched such aggressive approaches to diet, lifestyle, and cleansing FAIL because for most people they are too difficult to implement or sustain inside of a busy, stressful life!

What Does Work?

I have developed a gentle, practical approach - one that provides for both exploration and integration of new foods and habits while identifying and transforming the negative patterns that interfere with healing.
 
Why do I work this way? Because real change can only be accomplished - and maintained – when we can do it one small step at a time!

How Do I Work?

As a holistic nutritionist - one who values and cares about your body, mind and spirit - I want to know your whole story: your current symptoms, what you like to eat (or can't eat!), your habits, your medical and family history, what is happening in your life, your struggles, your goals, even your birth story! 

With this information, I can often discern why and when your symptoms started; the nutrient or organ imbalances in your body; current harmful foods or habits; and the emotional/mental patterns interfering with your body's natural ability to heal and be vibrant.

Your health and wellness plan includes specific recommendations for addressing your digestive and health concerns, and takes into account your dietary preferences, life circumstances and time/energy constraints. I encourage use of natural and local foods as much as possible, and I may recommend supplements and complementary therapies.

Be assured that I will be here to help you every step of the way. Our sessions follow a plan but are easily adapted to any changes you need to make. You will receive handouts, recipes and meal plans to guide you at home. You can email me with quick questions at any time. I can also teach you meditative exercises for relaxing and learning more about what is happening inside your body. This helps you to develop your "inner knowing" or "gut feeling" - a very useful guide!

Yes, I want to help restore your digestive health, enjoy food again, and feel your best, but I also want to provide you with the skills you need so you can continue feeling your best long after we're done! So give me a call and let's get started building a program that is right for you. It's time to reclaim your health and vitality... for life!

Work With Me

While everyone is different, for most folks, 1-3 sessions are needed to develop your health care plan and another 2-8 sessions to do the work. The number of sessions required depends on the severity of your symptoms, and how committed you are to doing the work. I can usually assess the number of sessions you will need at our first meeting. 

LEARN MORE about private consults here. 

How Else Can I Help You?

Here is a list of other services I offer at this time. Please contact me for more information.

- Group Workshops and Programs
- Fermenting Workshops
- Home Visits
- Free Resources