My names is Ellie and I'm so excited to help guide you on your path to wellness!

But first, a little background about me…

Like many others out there (perhaps yourself included), I have had a long history of struggling with my personal health. As a child I had frequent sinus infections and strep throat, and was on a regular rotation of antibiotics. Looking back, I am certain the underlying cause was unrecognized food sensitivities, but conventional medicine dictated a swift prescription of drugs. These drugs further degraded my digestive tract, causing a weakened immune system and a breeding ground for infections. Sadly, this continued into my early 20’s when one specialist recommended I remove my tonsils to quash those pesky lymph nodes once and for all. My recurrent tonsillitis went away but I was still left with monthly sinus infections, and a very unhappy gut, which is something I have struggled with for as long as I can remember. Bloating, cramps, sharp pains…you name it, I had it. I also struggled with fluctuating weight gain and loss, skin irritations, and general fatigue. A stressful career as a journalist didn’t help either. I was constantly on the road, and demanding deadlines meant I didn’t always get to eat full meals in a calm environment.

"It wasn’t until I started taking a serious look at the foods I was eating and how I was eating them when my long list of symptoms started to improve."

It wasn’t until I started taking a serious look at the foods I was eating and how I was eating them, when these symptoms started to improve. The sun shown brighter, things tasted better, I had more vitality and stamina. My weight normalized, my muscle tone improved, and my skin started glowing. Inspired by these changes, I realized it was time to reconsider my lifestyle for long-term success. I quit my job in journalism, enrolled in a nutrition program, and found my true calling as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.

"My philosophy is that through a nutrient dense diet made from whole foods cultivated in a conscientious and sustainable manner anyone can achieve greater healthfulness." 

I have always known that my path would lead me to something food-based. I grew up in a household of talented and knowledgeable home-cooks, including a doctor father who began healing his body with nourishing food and nutritional education many years before I went down the rabbit hole.  I have always loved cooking, and even more so eating, and my primary focus in journalism was gastronomy. I even completed a cooking program in Paris following journalism school. However, as I began to realize the importance of thoughtful nourishment and holistic health in general, I knew that I had to learn more, and then help others discover their wellness potential.

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And here’s where you fit in…

I am extremely passionate about what I do and feel so blessed every day to be able to share my enthusiasm and knowledge with the world. My philosophy is that through a nutrient dense diet made from whole foods cultivated in a conscientious and sustainable manner, anyone can achieve greater healthfulness. I am inspired by different cultures and traditional diets and know that there are many ways to nourish and heal the body, mind and soul. We all need different things to thrive based on our bio-individuality. There is no one-diet-fits-all when it comes to achieving wellness goals, but I can find the right fit for you! Our bodies are telling us what we need…sometimes you just have to learn how to listen.

My ultimate goal is to make you feel whole again, and to help you achieve happiness form the inside out. Whether you’re looking for one-on-one consultations, meal-plans, healthy cooking classes, grocery store tours, pantry clean-outs, a speaker at a workshop, or are simply seeking recipe inspiration and general advice, I’m here to help you find your whole happy!

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