Welcome!
I help women reclaim their energy, confidence, and well-being through personalized nutrition, herbal support, and lifestyle practices that support gut health, metabolic balance, and hormone health at every stage of life.
Are you experiencing..
- weight gain
- lack of energy or fatigue
- rising A1C, fasting glucose, LDLs, or cholesterol
- prediabetes or insulin resistance
- digestive issues
- irregular mesntrual cycle
- perimenopause / menopause symptoms
- brain fog, lack of motivation, anxiety, low mood
- confusion about how to stay healthy
If so, you are in the right place to find the root cause and rebalance your body so your health can thrive.
My Philosophy
Your body is how you experience life — and caring for it is an essential act of nourishment and empowerment. My goal is to help you strengthen your body in a way that feels balanced, sustainable, and supportive for you. There’s a reason behind everything you’re feeling, and together we’ll uncover the root causes so you can truly rebalance your health for the long term.
I use food, stress reduction, herbal support, supplements, lifestyle habits, creativity, and mind-body practices to guide your body back into balance. Food is nourishment, and most foods can have a place in a healthy, vibrant diet. I believe in moving away from restriction and deprivation, and instead helping you enjoy a wide variety of delicious, nourishing foods.
True wellness goes beyond food alone. Lifestyle — especially stress — plays a major role in how your body functions. Even the most nutritious diet can’t undo the effects of chronic stress. That’s why we take a whole-person approach, weaving together nutrition, lifestyle, and inner balance to help you feel your best, inside and out.
My Credentials
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) from the American Nutrition Association – required a MS degree in nutrition, 1000 hour supervision, and board certifying exam.
Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health
Herbal education from Herbal Academy, Rosemary Gladstar, Rosalee De la Floret, Matthew Wood, and many more.
Health Coaching Certification from Institute of Integrative Nutrition
constant continuous education from conferences, universities, and leaders in the field of health and nutrition, herbalism, creativity practices, NLP, mindset, and so much more. I never stop learning! 🙂
A Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) vs a "Nutritionist"
In most states anybody can call themselves a “nutritionist”, regardless of their training. However, there are certifications that designate the practitioners are have gone above and beyond with their education and are truly experts in the field of nutrition. One of these designations – Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) – requires a Master of Science, 1000-hour supervision internship with direct client contact, a board certifying exam, and continuing education credits. It is governed by the American Nutrition Association.
Will I have to give up my favorite foods?
No way! I never use elimination diets without medical necessity. While certain health conditions do benefit from eliminating certain foods for a time, especially for autoimmune and digestive disorders, I do not consider most eliminations life long.
When there are multiple food sensitivities it is usually because of gut permeability (“leaky gut”), which we would focus on fixing. Many times we can introduce many of those foods back.
If certain symptoms are present, I use food testing or journaling to find any offending foods. But I never recommend elimination diets without a definitive reason and a plan to reintroduce those foods, or find alternatives that you might like just as much!
What is the best "diet"?
I am often asked this question! I can honestly say that there is not one specific style of eating that is “best” for everyone. Many styles of eating include a variety of vegetables, fruit, grains, fats and proteins that are anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense, and health-promoting. Mediterranean diet, vegetarian, Paleo and others can all help create a healthy lifestyle.
Most important, I do NOT believe in strict eliminations without medical necessity, dogmatic trendy diets (carnivore, Whole30, etc.), that any foods are inherently “bad”, or that fighting with willpower is necessary to reach your health goals. I do not push any style of eating above another.
BUT if I have to chose one style of eating that is highly beneficial, it is the Mediterranean diet. This style of eating has been the most studied diet and been shown to improve heart disease, diabetes, depression scores, obesity, and more. It is also full of variety, flexible, easy to follow in most locales.
More about Amy
I’m a mom
I enjoy cooking as well as finding ways to not have to cook every day (leftovers, freezer staples, and preserving food!)
This is Max, our snuggly ‘lap dog’
I knit, sew, and collage in my spare time.
I always have to have edible plants growing around me. We even travel with plants!
We travel often in our tiny travel trailer around the US.
I’d love to meet you
Schedule a free call to get started on feeling better and learn how we can work together.