Loving Wellness Now
Loving Wellness Now
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I am an Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach (CHC) and BioIndividual Nutrition Practitioner specializing in women's, youth, and family wellness, autism spectrum and related conditions, environment, mold and toxins.
I studied at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in 2012 where I learned innovative coaching methods, practical lifestyle management techniques, and over 100 dietary theories; everything from Ayurveda, gluten-free, and Paleo, to raw, vegan, and macrobiotics, and everything in between. More recently in 2020, I completed IIN's advanced Intensive Coaching Practicum focusing on co-creating the coaching relationship, client empowered approach, cultivating mindfulness, powerful questioning, intrinsic and motivational interviewing, and positive psychology.
To further my passions in helping individuals and families I embarked in the BioIndividual Nutrition Institute (BNI) Foundations program in 2020 with Julie Matthews, MS, CNC, aimed at addressing underlying root cause of many chronic conditions through targeted diet and lifestyle, as well as BNIs Pediatric Nutrition Course geared towards helping children with a wide variety of spectrum, learning, developmental, and chronic childhood disorders. Prior to this program I completed Integrative Medicine Academy's Autism Mastery Course in 2019 with Dr. Kurt Woeller, DO, with an in depth dive into biomedical approaches for autism. These programs built upon my Masters thesis project (MS) in which I examined strategies towards preconception and prenatal prevention of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and nutrition for parenting the child with ASD.
I completed continuing education in 2022 through Great Plains Laboratory Academy workshop, Mold and Toxins: Integrative Strategies & Protocols, and Overload: Functionally Navigating a Toxic World with Dr. Shaw and others. With a liberal arts background in Environmental Studies (B.A.E.S.) in 2003, I have a unique skills set which lends a truly whole picture of the interaction between environmental ecosystems and the human body ecosystem, and I view holistic and functional nutrition as a means for body-brain balance.
Most recently I completed my SIBO Pro Course in 2024 with Dr. Allison Siebecker a leading expert in diagnoses and treatment of small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). This program has been instrumental in understanding gut health. Recognizing the many complexities of gut health and the intersection of conditions including SIBO as well as SIFO and mold has helped me to be a better practitioner. Certification is through the ACCME and AAFP.
I strive to support my clients whole person and completed my YogaView Teacher Training in 2017. I am a firm believer that in todays world, we have to work harder and smarter to eat well, exercise, and maintain our optimal healthy lifestyle, and my passion is helping people reach their full potential.
I completed my Master of Science in Education (MS.Ed.) thesis project examining Preconception and Prenatal Strategies Towards Prevention of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Nutrition for Parenting the Child With ASD. As a mother of a child on the spectrum I am devoted to supporting and guiding families and children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), related conditions, behavior and learning disorders, as a guide to transforming nutrition and healthy lifestyle in an effort to achieve ones full potential.
Through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, I learned effective coaching strategies promoting sustainable healthy habits.
In this program I studies with Joshua Rosenthal MScED and man of the world's top health and wellness experts. Key areas of this program include physical health, mental and emotional health, nutrition, primary foods or nourishment beyond the food on your plate, spirituality, and how all of these areas intersect and contribute to overall well-being.
Having completed IIN's advanced Intensive Coaching Practicum, in 2020, I am trained in co-creating the coaching relationship, client empowered approach, cultivating mindfulness, powerful questioning, intrinsic and motivational interviewing, and positive psychology.
As your health coach, I am holistic.
Not only am I an expert in nutrition and healthy lifestyle, I completed my Yoga Teacher Training, 2017, with Yogaview in Chicago. I also studied fitness in 2017 with the National Academy of Sports Medicine including Women's Fitness Specialist, and a Youth Exercise Specialist. I am prepared to help guide your behavior change to support your unique and individual path in wellness.
Becoming an integrative nutrition certified health coach (CHC) has transformed my life. As a life long learner, wellness, and a passion for helping others has inspired my path. Do you aspire to become a health coach. As an ambassador of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) feel free to contact me to learn more about my experience, or CLICK HERE to start your path as an IIN Health Coach. You may also click on the "Become a Health Coach!" button below.
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I am a BioIndividual Nutrition Practitioner and am knowledgeable in how a variety diets, when applied bioindividually, can address the underlying causes or root of many many chronic conditions.
I completed my BioIndividual Nutrition Training with Julie Mathews, CNC, through the BioIndividual Nutrition Institute (BNI) in 2020. The BioIndividual Nutrition approach utilizes many nurturing diets, to address an individuals unique symptoms and underlying biochemistry. "BioIndividual nutrition is a functional nutrition approach that applies to virtually all health conditions" (Julie Matthews, BNI).
I am well versed in applying nutritional strategies geared towards helping children with autism, ADHD and other chronic childhood conditions.
I completed BioIndividual Nutrition Institute's Pediatric Nutrition Course in 2020 geared towards helping children with autism, ADHD/ADD, and many chronic childhood conditions including developmental and learning disorders, asthma and anxiety to name a few.
I am knowledgeable in identifying and addressing small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in its many forms. I completed the SIBO Pro Course in 2024 with one of the worlds leading world experts Dr. Allison Siebecker, ND.
Through the Integrative Medicine Academy I studied biomedical approaches for autism spectrum and related disorders.
I completed the Autism Mastery Course training in biomedical approaches with Dr. Kurt Woeller, D.O. through the Integrative Medicine Academy January 2019. Through this training I am equipped with knowledge to help guide you in addressing diet, supplementation, gastrointestinal support, and methylation support. The knowledge gained in this program is also applicable to a wide range of related conditions, behavior challenges, learning disorders, and in general chronic health conditions.
I participated in Great Plains Lab Academies Workshops (2022) exploring Mold and Toxins: Integrative Strategies & Protocols (15 CME)and Overload: Functionally Navigating a Toxic World (10 CME). During these programs I had the opportunity to learn from Kurt Woeller, DO, William Shaw, PhD, Dale Bredesen, MD, Bob Miller, CTN, James Neuenschwander, MD, Joseph Pizzorno, ND, Lynn Patrick, ND, Dr. Jean Lawerence, ND, Mark Filidei, DO, Jasmyn Brown, ND, Jill Craig, CNS. These courses really tied together my original BA in Environmental Studies with my passion for health and wellness solidifying my unique skills set in recognizing the relationship between our environment and our human body microbiome.
I have participated in numerous ongoing education and continuing education units focusing on microbiome, healthy gut, and autism spectrum disorders:
Steven Wright, Julie Matthews, MS, NC, Advanced Strategies for Rapid Leaky Gut, Histamine, and Food Tolerance Improvements, April 2024
Allison Siebecker, ND, SIBO Pro Course, (20 CME Credits), February 2024
Steven Wright, Leaky Gut 2.0 Course, July 2023
Kurt Woeller, DO, William Shaw, PhD, Dale Bredesen, MD, Bob Miller, CTN, James Neuenschwander, MD, Joseph Pizzorno, ND, Lynn Patrick, ND, Mold and Toxins: Integrative Strategies & Protocols with Great Plains Lab Academy (15 CME credits), March 2022
William Shaw, PhD, Mycotoxins and Urine Testing, Toxic Mold Master Class, February 2022
Allison Siebecker, Proven SIBO Treatments, Managing Recurrent Symptoms & Expanding the Diet for Practitioners, January 2022
Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP, Adrenals, March 2021
Susanne Bennet, DC, CCSP, Impact of Stress on Food and Environmental Allergies, The Adrenal Solutions Summit, February 2021
Julie Matthews, CNC, James Adams, PhD, Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, PhD, Sunny Jain, MS, Personalized Probiotic Microbiome Round Table, January 2021
Susan Owens, MS, Oxalates, the Inflammasome, and Autoimmunity, Nourishing Hope Summit, April 2020
Donnie Yance, Covid Botanical Conference, March 2020
Carolyne Ledowsky, ND, and Trudy Scott, CN, MTHFR B12 Genes and Anxiety, Anxiety Summit 5, November 2019
Tom O’Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBN, and Trudy Scott, CN, Latest Gluten Research and Testing (Part 1 & 2), Anxiety Summit 5, November 2019
Julie Matthews, CNC, and Trudy Scott, CN, Anxiety and the Gut-Brain Axis in Autism, Anxiety Summit 5, November 2019
Bridget Briggs, MD, and Julie Mathews, CNC, Methylation, BioIndividual Nutrition, and Mental Health, October 2019
Richard Frye, MD, PhD, How the Nervous System Effects Individuals With Autism, September 2019
Anju Usman, MD, Neuroinflammation: An Integrative Approach, Autism Hope Summit, September 2019
Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown PhD, Research Microbial Transfer Therapy and ASD, August 2019
Sara Otto, Restoring Balance: Probiotics, Poop Pills, Kimchi and the Autism Connetion, The Gut Solution, July 2019
Staci Joy, RN BSN CHN, Love Your Gut, June 2019
Kurt Woeller, D.O., Autism and Constipation, June 2019
Interconnected, The Power to Heal From Within Series: Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain, Leaky Kids, May 2019
Mark Hyman, MD, The Future is Functional, Interpreting Genetics Summit, April 2019
Rober Verkerk, PhD, Understanding Your Patients Detoxification Capacities, Interpreting Genetics Summit, April 2019
Ben Lynch, ND, Results From a 23andMe? Now What?, Interpreting Genetics Summit, April 2019
Kendra Becker Musante, ND, APRN, BC, Can You Predict a Vaccine Reaction, Interpreting Genetics Summit, April 2019
Holly Larson, MS, RD, How Nutrition Plays a Powerful Role In Your Child's Success, Brain Balance Achievement Centers, March 2019
Donna Gates, M.Ed., ABAAHP, Cracking the Code on the Gut-Gene Connection, Body Ecology U, March 2019
Kelly Barnhill, MBA, CN, CNN, The Ketogenic Diet and Autism Spectrum Disorder, The Johnson Center, March 2019
Rowan Hill-Walko, Regional Autism Specialists, Navigating the Teen Years Supporting Youth on the Spectrum, Swindells Southern Oregon Resource Center, January 2019
James Adams, PhD, The Scientific Evidence Linking Nutrition and Autism Improvement, Nourishing Hope for Autism Summit, July 2018
Martha Herbert, MD, PhD, neurologist and neuroscientist, The Whole Body Approach to Autism, Nourishing Hope for Autism Summit, July 2018
Donna Gates, M.Ed., ABAAHP, Link Between Candida and Autism, Candida Summit, July 2018
Elisa Song, M.D., Candida in Kids and What to do About it, Candida Summit, July 2018
Jay Davidson, DC, PScD, Detoxing Heavy Metals, Parasites and Candida, Candida Summit, July 2018
Ben Lynch, ND, MTHFR, Autism, COMT, and Sugar Cravings, Candida Summit, July 2018
William Shaw, Ph.D., GI Clostridia Bacteria: A Major Cause of Autism, Autism Treatment & Recovery Summit, April 2018
Stephanie Ray, ND, CNHP, Benefits of Heavy Metal Detoxification, Autism Treatment & Recovery Summit, April 2018
Leigh Woeller, Specialized Lab Testing for Autism, Autism Treatment & Recovery Summit, April 2018
Kurt Woeller, D.O., Fungal & Candida Related Problems in Autism, Autism Treatment & Recovery Summit, April 2018
Kurt Woeller, D.O., Autism and Integrative Medicine - A Roadmap for Testing and Treatment, Autism Treatment & Recovery Summit, April 2018
Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, Parent Training Picky Eating, More Than Words Speech Therapy, March 2018
Nancy O-Hara, M.D., Chronic Inflammatory Response and ASD, Autism Research Institute, February 2018
Chrissy Austin, CCC-SLP, Social Skills Across the Ages, Swindells Southern Oregon Resource Center, February 2018
Rowan Hill-Walko, Regional Autism Specialists, Autism Communication Early Childhood, Swindells Southern Oregon Resource Center, February 2018
David Beversodorf, M.D., Increased Reaction to Stress LInked to GI Issues in ASD, Autism Research Institute, January 2018
Julie Mathews, CNC, How Do Heavy Metals Affect Children with Autism, Autism Research Institute, January 2018
Jamie DeWitt, PhD, Environmental Triggers of Underlying Neuroimmune Susceptibilities: Critical Events in Development, Autism Research Institute, January 2018
Rowan Hill-Walko, Regional Autism Specialists, Autism 101, Swindells Southern Oregon Resource Center, November 2017
Vici Kobliner, RD, Dietary Options 2012 Autism Research Institute Conference, Autism Research Institute, October 2017
Lynn Roussell, MS, OTR/L, Behavior Emotional Challenge Could It Be Sensory, Swindells Southern Oregon Resource Center, September 2017
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I am not a medical doctor, physician, registered dietitian, psychologist, or other licensed medical professional. I do not diagnose, treat, or cure illness, and I do not prescribe. Information shared here is not intended to replace advice from a medical doctor or licensed health professional. Users of this site should always seek medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding your unique health situation with your own primary care physician and other qualified care providers. Always consult with your medical doctor before making dietary and lifestyle changes. The content and materials shared in this site are gathered from my research and experience, and are for general health information and educational purposes only.
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