My Journey to Healthy
I like green juice and tequila, kale and pizza, going to bed early and dancing until sunrise. For most of my life I labeled my choices as either ‘healthy’ or ‘unhealthy’ and criticized myself for my ‘unhealthy’ choices. Trying to stick to my list of rules that made up my unrealistic idea of healthy was stressful and eventually took a toll on my body.
We’re not just hungry for food, we’re hungry for love, laughter, community, adventure, a higher purpose and self-expression.
I have been studying nutrition and kinesiology throughout my life.
It wasn’t until I started my health coach training program at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) that I finally discovered what being healthy means to me. I struggled for years with disordered eating, insomnia, depression, anxiety, body shaming and never feeling enough despite my efforts to eat a nutritious diet and exercise regularly. As a student at IIN, I learned that health is so much more than food and exercise; it encompasses everything that nourishes the body on and off of the plate.
As I peeled back the layers of my health, I realized that being healthy is not about following a rigid diet or hitting my goal weight, it’s about listening to my body and treating myself with compassion. I slowly started letting go of my need to be perfect and allowed myself to indulge in all of my heart's desires. Lo and behold, I began to heal. I started eating what I wanted without shame, I started sleeping through the night, I started loving myself deeply and I started smiling brighter than ever.
My goal as a health coach is to support my clients in finding their own unique version of balance. I am here to offer positive encouragement and tips on how to live a wildly healthy life, filled with fun and free of rules.
Education & Training
BS Kinesiology ~ Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Minor Nutrition / Sports Nutrition Emphasis ~ Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach ~ Institute for Integrative Nutrition
OAKLANDER
I live in Oakland, California with my partner, Charles and our Vizsla, Nori. We spend most of our free time together hiking in the nearby redwoods, lounging in our backyard, cooking delicious meals and dancing to house music. I am grateful to live in an open-minded community where I have access to amazing food, events and nature.