There is no shortage of nutritionists these days, and for good reason. With chronic disease and obesity on the rise it’s become more important than ever to educate ourselves on how we can better support our health through nutrition. However, there’s not one diet that works for everyone and with all of the supplements, super foods, and popular diets out there it’s hard to know where to start. That’s where having a nutritionist in your corner can really make a difference.
“The philosophy of holistic nutrition is that one’s health is an expression of the complex interplay between the physical and chemical, mental and emotional, as well as spiritual and environmental aspects of one’s life and being. As such, professionals who are trained in holistic nutrition approach health and healing from a whole-person perspective. Using nutritional education as a primary tool, holistic nutrition professionals emphasize the building of health and disease risk-reduction by approaching each person as a unique individual. This requires fully engaging the individual in her health recovery process and honoring her innate wisdom by working in an empowering and cooperative manner to chart a course to optimal health.” ~ NANP website
Benefits of working with a Holistic Nutritionist:
Client Based: Together we come up with a plan that works for YOU. We are all unique individuals with different needs, tastes, and lifestyles. We do not promote any one diet or product. Recommendations are made based on your specific needs and goals and address not just nutrition but lifestyle as well.
Emphasis on Education: We do not diagnose and treat disease, we refer to doctors for that. My mission is to educate and give you the tools to manage your symptoms.
Support: Addressing health concerns with the support of a nutrition professional will not just help you reach your health goals but help you to stay on track for the long run, identify what barriers may be holding you back, and provide support when you feel like you’ve hit a wall.
Food First: We are not in the business of prescribing meds. This is a holistic, whole foods approach to health and wellness. Food is medicine. That’s not to say that supplement/herb recommendations are not made when necessary, but we will always have nutrition and lifestyle modifications be our main focus.
Recommend and Assess Labs: When something seems off, labs can be a great window into what is going on in the body, especially when nothing seems to be working. Whether it’s stubborn weight gain, chronic fatigue, gut issues, or persistent symptoms that just won’t go away. Looking at lab results, we can evaluate for possible nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances, and affected organs/systems.
I want to empower my clients to take their health into their own hands. I believe that educating people on how to live more mindfully when it comes to nutrition, habits, and lifestyle can have a huge impact on one’s health in the long run. After all, at the end of the day it’s you that’s in the driver’s seat. I am honored to be in a position to offer something beyond the typical standard of care one might find in a Doctor’s office; where people often leave feeling rushed and unheard, with prescription in hand. Not to say that going to the Dr. is a bad thing, they save lives everyday, no question. But when it comes to prevention and getting to the root cause of a lot of the health challenges we see today, there’s something missing.
Traditionally, Doctors are not trained in nutrition or lifestyle medicine….for the most part, they prescribe and operate, or refer you to a specialist that focuses on one area of the body. And if I get in an accident or have some gnarly infection, take me to the Dr.! However, if I’ve been feeling “off” and have had persistent symptoms for awhile I may choose to work with a practitioner that I know is going to focus on the causes and supporting overall health rather than just treating the symptoms. Fortunately, there are more and more Doctors that are starting to take more of a integrative approach in their practice, but there is still a lot to be desired. In a perfect world we’d all work together. You’d walk into a place that has Doctors, nutritionist, and other alternative health practitioners. I do believe this is the direction we are moving in, as more and more people wake up to a more holistic approach to health. However, if you are feeling discouraged, just know there are a lot of options out there, our bodies have the amazing ability to heal when given the chance, and YOU have the power to make that happen. If you’d like to learn more about what I do, let’s talk. I offer a free 15 minute consultation and can’t wait to connect! Reach out today.