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Introduction: After discovering that the root of my own chronic digestive and immune system ailments, as well as my ongoing anxiety and depression, stemmed from a severe food intolerance, I became passionate about studying nutrition to help others heal through food. I received my certification as a Holistic Nutrition Consultant from Bauman College in Berkeley, CA and my certification as an Eating Psychology Coach from Institute for the Psychology of Eating. While proper nutrition is the pillar to health, I believe that overall health is holistic and goes beyond just the food we eat. Our relationship with food is a reflection on the other relationships in our lives. My approach with clients is compassionate, attainable, balanced, and highly individualized. Whether your goal is related to weight loss, body image, stress, digestion, or any other concern – physically, mentally, or emotionally – I want help you get there. I love having breakthroughs with my clients, when we start breaking down the barriers and making real, lasting, sustainable changes in their lives. I couldn't ask for a better feeling than the one I get when someone lights up with a huge smile because they have reached a goal in their journey to becoming happier and healthier!

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Rachel G.

Sep 27, 2016

Working with Sara has been eye-opening. Beyond providing great nutrition advice and delicious recipes, she also took the role of therapist at times, helping me realize the different ways my relationship with food and my body reflected other stresses in my life. She encouraged me to stop focusing on superficial reflections of my health, and get more in tune with how I feel in a holistic sense. While it's still a work in progress, since working with her I've become more in tune with my body, better able to sense its cravings, and as a result haven't the same "binge" or "cheat" days I had before — instead becoming more comfortable with treating myself to smaller indulgences throughout the week. As she says, it's nourishment for the soul!

Dana Marie W.

Oct 2, 2016

Sara helped me tremendously in my quest to solve some of my health issues. I have struggled with hypothyroidism and low ferritin levels for several years, and taking Levothyroxine was not only not solving the problem, but was also something I didn't feel great about taking. My end goal would be to stop taking synthetic hormones once and for all. After just the initial consultation, it was clear how much Sara knew about wellness and nutrition. All you would have to do is take one look at her to recognize she is a poster child for "health!" Our first consultation was extremely in depth, where she asked me questions about my background and history, allowing her to know what plan of action to put into place. She is a great listener and understood how all of my problems were correlated, and explained that my endocrine system was not functioning properly. From there, Sara had me keep a journal outlining all food and drinks being consumed over a week span. As it turns out, my caloric intake was way too low and I was actually eating many of the wrong foods, despite having thought I was a "healthy" individual. Sara explained to me that calories were not at all the most important factor. She crafted a diet which I followed strictly for several weeks and still maintain. She incorporated tons of ingredients that are known to boost thyroid and raise iron levels. Sara managed to do all of this while still providing me with DELICIOUS recipes. After just 2 weeks I was feeling more energetic, lighter, and more clear-headed. Each time I met with Sara she had more tips and was truly a wealth of knowledge. I trust her with everything diet related, and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is passionate about what she does, and has the education to go along with it. Thank you Sara!

Jillian S.

Oct 9, 2016

Sara took a personalized and motivating approach to my nutrition through a highly individualized plan that suited my goals and lifestyle. Through the plan we developed together, I made a few small changes that were easy to integrate into my daily routine that delivered surprisingly fast results. The plan was flexible enough so that I didn't have to feel guilty if I did have that extra coffee, and instead I could make up for it in other ways. Thanks to Sara's guidance, I now have a better understanding as to how food affects me, and I've been able to form some healthy habits that are contributing to my ability to maintain healthy weight, clearer skin, and higher energy levels! I recommend Sara without hesitation.

Vanessa V.

Oct 11, 2016

Sara is an incredible person to work with! While she has a cheerful and positive attitude, she's also realistic. If something felt too difficult to commit to, she was able to break it down into smaller tasks in order to accomplish the bigger goal. It shouldn't be incredibly overwhelming if you are looking to make lifestyle changes, and I felt safe to say no if something wouldn't work for me. I also love that while nutrition is the forefront, the conversation delves deeper into what, in my case, is causing me to eat a certain way. It's great to work with someone that can take in a lot of information and be able to draw connections. Were worked through how my daily stresses were putting significant strains on my body. I would highly recommend Sara to anyone looking to make a change!

Margaret F.

Oct 12, 2016

Working with Sara has been a life changing experience that I am so grateful for! I've suffered from allergies for 10 years and took Zyrtec daily to deal with them. Together we designed an elimination diet to help identify possible allergens while weaning off Zyrtec (with additional guidance from my doctor on how to best stop taking Zyrtec). We also spent a lot of time discussing the emotional, mental and lifestyle factors that could be contributing to my reactions, which I found to be very valuable and an important part of my experience. I am thrilled to say that with Sara's help I am officially off Zyrtec and have a much better understanding of how my body reacts to different types of food. Sara was amazing to work with - always knowledgeable and incredibly supportive. I highly recommend working with her, whether it's to just to learn more about nutrition and eating for health, or to go through a full elimination diet like I did.

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We typically speak for 10-15 minutes to go over their general concerns and goals and to see if working together would be a good fit. Then I will have them fill out a 3-5 day diet and lifestyle journal as well as an intake form going into a bit more detail about their health history. My clients will leave the initial session with a few tangible and attainable ways to start making immediate changes, as well as a game plan for how we will continue our work together longer term, if wanted/needed.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Bauman College Certified Eating Psychology Coach, Institute for the Psychology of Eating

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