My approach towards nutrition combines my desire to help people and a passion for food.
It is my goal to guide each individual to better health, using a holistic, whole foods approach. A holistic outlook includes not only what you eat, but lifestyle habits as well, such as exercise. A whole foods perspective is based on the belief that food consumed in its most natural, least refined state offers far more nutrients than a more processed form.

What you eat affects your health on many different levels. I recognize that each person is different in life experience with food and health, which is reflected by my individualized counseling sessions. Each session is tailored to meet your specific nutrition goals based on your unique profile. I focus on setting practical and reasonable goals to help you achieve your highest potential of good health.

I believe the way to reach ultimate long-term success comes from a collaborative effort from myself and the client. As part of my holistic approach, I believe in empowering each individual by encouraging you to take an active role in your health. It is this inspiration from within that leads the way to optimum health!

Nourishing your body with wholesome foods that are organic and locally grown has a positive effect on your health as well as the life of our planet. I advocate supporting local farmers and sustainable agricultural methods in my nutrition counseling practice, as well as in my personal life.

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I am a Certified Nutritionist with a Master's degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University in Washington state.

My interest in nutrition counseling is based on a holistic and whole foods perspective. I work with individuals to improve and achieve optimum health through nutrition education and counseling, and other services such as shopping tours, recipe revisions and diet analysis. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge and passion for food in individual and group cooking classes. To see a schedule of cooking classes in the Seattle community, go to Events.

My area of specialty is women's health, particularly peri/menopause, PMS and fertility. The other two areas of nutrition I feel very passionate about are food allergies and detox. I truly enjoy working with women to help overcome their challenges during the various cycles of life. Through nourishing the body and mind from eating wholesome food and making wise lifestyle choices, I can help women of all ages experience the harmony and balance that is readily attainable. For a detailed description of my services and rates, go to Nutrition Services.

In addition to nutrition counseling, I am also a Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP), a graduate of Brenneke School of Massage in Seattle, and offer a variety of massage styles including deep tissue, Swedish, injury treatment and general relaxation. I also practice craniosacral therapy, a gentle yet powerful type of bodywork which works to relieve many health symptoms, including limited mobility, distorted postures, poor cellular nutrition and physical pain. For more information, go to Bodywork Services.

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