At age 45, I feel stronger, more empowered, and healthier than I did in my 20s. It has been quite a journey. There were times when I felt anxiety, depression, and despair over the severity of my health issues. It didn’t even seem possible that I would be able to regain my health.
But thankfully, I never completely lost hope. When I was 29, I attended my first yoga class and had my first macrobiotic meal. I spent the next many years becoming a certified natural foods chef and macrobiotic counselor, while learning how to heal myself.
My healing journey that has lifted me out of pain and helped me create a life of health, happiness, and balance— which is achieved by daily decisions and actions. Now, I give support to others others on their journey to health. I believe that each day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and heal, and we should take the opportunity to do our best at making these things happen for ourselves and others.
Since 2006, I’ve been cooking for individuals and families wanting to eat better and regain their health. I’ve worked with clients with health conditions as varied as cancer, diabetes, arthritis, digestive problems, and thyroid dysfunction, as well as different life stages such as pregnancy and post-partum. I also specialize in helping people remove gluten, dairy, soy, corn, nuts, and/or refined sugar from their diets, while adding in nutritious foods to replace them. Most importantly, I help people create more balance in their every day lives, which is a key to nearly every aspect of health.
In addition to my experience as a healing chef and culinary instructor, I have certifications in Macrobiotic Health Counseling, Macrobiotic Studies and Natural Foods Cooking, and Yoga Teaching, and a Masters degree in Biology/Ecology and Evolution.
With a 12-year old daughter, I have first hand experience balancing work and family while also putting delicious and nutritious meals on the dinner table without a lot of fuss. In my years working with culinary students and clients, I have learned a lot about what works, what doesn’t, and how to focus on the things that really matter to make living healthier a reality.
Now let’s focus on you, and what you need to get back on track!