What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another. ~Ghandi
What is Holistic Health Counseling?
Holistic Health counseling is a unique and exciting innovation in the field of nutrition and health. As a health and wellness counselor receiving training with the Institute For Integrative Nutrition (INN), I continue to study major dietary theories both ancient and contemporary, as well as other strategies for wellness. My goal is to help you discover what works best for you and help you follow through with your goals. Dietitians focus on calories, fats, carbohydrates, proteins, restrictions and good and bad foods. As a holistic health and wellness counselor, I work with my clients to create a happy, balanced and healthy life without denying pleasure or resorting to restrictive choices. As a psychotherapist and licensed social worker, I am trained to treat the "whole" person focusing on relationships, habits and lifestyle choices. For information on my training at INN please watch the INN Shift on youtube.
I don't believe in fads or extremes with respect to health and wellness. No one diet or approach works for everyone which is why I focus on a highly-individualized plan. Various factors can affect the body such as the season, time of month, exercise, stress, work and your general environment. I will guide you to find the lifestyle and food choices that support your wellness. Together we will create lifelong changes that will enable you to reach your current and future health goals in a manner that is safe and practical. Please contact me to inquire about health counseling. Learn about health counseling here.
Your Personal Program
Your personalized program will radically improve your health and happiness. Together, we will explore concerns specific to you and your body and discover the tools you need for a lifetime of balance. You will...
- Set and accomplish health and wellness goals
- Explore new foods
- Understand and reduce food cravings
- Increase your energy and vitality
- Feel better in your body and your life
- Improve personal relationships
Food changes everything and can even be used to heal your body. As your daily diet changes, your body changes and your happiness and health naturally improves. Imagine what your life would be like if you had clarity of thought, energy, and excitement every day. Your Program includes...
- Two, one-hour sessions per month (in person or via phone) or
- Four, one-hour sessions per month (in person or via phone)
- E-mail support between sessions
- Books, CDs, handouts and other materials on various topics that apply to you and your goals
- Suggestions on self-care and integrative therapies as well as products that may support your health
- Access to a lending library of health and wellness books and tapes, recipes and resources
During your initial consultation we will discuss your unique situation in depth and determine how I can help you reach your personal goals.
Consultations
When was the last time you talked to someone about your health, your relationship to food, your relationship to others and finally your relationship to yourself? Most of us don't take the time for self-care, but when you focus on your needs and learn to listen to the messages from your body, you will find that many aspects of your life naturally fall into balance. Find out how working with an integrative therapist can support your life by scheduling a consultation with me.