About

After more than 16 years in the financial services industry in Change Management, I decided to follow my passion to help others more directly. A vegetarian since the age of 14 (and a Southern vegetarian at that)!, I’ve been an advocate of conscious living for some time. Delving more deeply into nutrition seemed natural and an ideal way to help others, especially given the current health crisis that is creating so much inconvenience and pain. As the late astronomer and educator Carl Sagan said, “we are made of star stuff.” Literally, we are organic beings made from the same elements that make up the universe and to regenerate we need organic materials. We need to eat foods our bodies recognize. We are doing ourselves a great disservice by consuming all of the artificial, synthetic junk-food made available to us by desensitized, profit-hungry corporations. There is a time and place for packaged food and pharmaceutical drugs, but they should be last resorts – not how we live on a daily basis. Our bodies can heal themselves when given adequate amounts of organic vitamins and minerals. These essential elements are best assimilated through whole foods rather than synthetic versions. I look forward to sharing ways to live healthier lives through these newsletters and my counseling services.

I received my certification to practice Health Counseling at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition- the only nutrition school integrating all dietary theories with an emphasis on the whole person, designed to help individuals determine what works best for them. I completed the Food As Medicine course through The Center For Mind/Body Medicine, and am enrolled in the Natural Kitchen Cooking Schoolto become a Natural Foods Chef. I am also a certified personal trainer and incorporate exercise into my counseling services. Come join our running group in Myers Park every Mon/Wed/Fri morning at 6:30 a.m.  Beginners are welcome! Contact me for details.

I offer a complimentary one-hour health consultation. If you or someone you know needs support, I’d love to hear from you to see how I can help. Just complete the confidential Health History form located in the bottom right-hand corner of my website and we’ll meet to discuss your specific health goals.