My Approach:
I practice a holistic approach to health and wellness which means that I look at how all areas of your life are connected. Does stress at your job or in your relationship cause you to overeat? Does lack of sleep or low energy prevent you from exercising? As we work together, we will look at how all parts of your life affect your health as a whole.
My approach is not to dwell on calories,
carbs, fats, and proteins. It is not to create lists of
restrictions or good and bad foods. Instead, I work with my
clients to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun,
and rewarding.
Together we'll work to reach your health goals in areas such as achieving optimal weight, reducing food cravings, increasing sleep, and maximizing energy. As we work together, you'll 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.
Primary Food:
Here are
some concepts that we will explore during our work together: Bio-individuality-the concept that each person has unique food and lifestyle needs. One person's food is another person's poison, and that's why fad diets tend to fail in the long run. Working on the principle of bio-individuality, I'll support you to make positive changes that are based on your unique needs, lifestyle, preferences, and ancestral background. I use a personalized, holistic approach to ensure that you will have great success!
Integrative Nutrition Plate:
It emphasizes the importance of local and organic produce, whole grains, high-quality proteins, plant-based fats, and water. It shows
you how a plate should appear at mealtime and
emphasizes the importance of proportions and portion size. To complete the picture, the plate is surrounded with
lifestyle factors that create optimal health: relationship, career, physical activity and spirituality. I'll introduce you to some of the healthiest foods on the planet and teach you how to find what's healthiest for your unique body!
My education has equipped me with extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and preventive health. Drawing on these skills and my knowledge of different dietary theories, I will work with you to make lifestyle changes that produce real and lasting results.
As a medical doctor of 13 years I bring a level of expertise into your consultation as well. My emphasis throughout my medical career has been to guide my patients to eat right and exercise to keep them healthy, happy and out of the hospital. My experience helps me to review your lab work, check your heart, lungs and thyroid and give you further insight into what you need to do to reach your healthiest potential. With what I learned in the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Arizona under the direction and expertise of Dr. Andrew Weil and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition under the direction of many experts in the field of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the body, mind connection I can provide you with more choices to feel and look your best. I will help you not repeat old patterns and behaviors and support you to trust yourself again. Most of us already know what is best for our body and minds, we only need to be heard and be reminded of this.
Are you ready to start feeling better than ever?
With your first Nutritional Consultation a full physical exam will be done and any blood work done within the year will be reviewed.