Lifestyle & Nutrition Counseling

Who Needs Lifestyle and Nutrition Counseling?

Lifestyle and Nutrition Counseling benefits a wide range of individuals:

• People with Chronic Conditions: Individuals managing conditions like diabetes, metabolic conditions, heart disease, gastrointestinal complaints, or autoimmune disorders can see significant improvements through tailored dietary and lifestyle changes.

• People Willing to Put in the Work: This service is ideal for those committed to making sustained changes to their lifestyle, understanding that improving health is a proactive and involved process.

• Demographics: Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent, or a retiree, my nutrition and lifestyle counseling is personalized to meet your needs.

My Approach

I use the Institute for Functional Medicine's framework to guide lifestyle adjustments and nutritional recommendations. Here’s what this entails:

Nutrition:

In my practice, I dedicate entire sessions to Nutrition Counseling. Each 60-minute session is focused on understanding and refining your dietary habits. Amidst the widespread confusion around diet and nutrition, my goal is to cut through the noise of diet culture by providing you with clear, evidence-based dietary recommendations. Whether we need to tweak your existing diet or explore structured food plans, I tailor these discussions to your specific health needs. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the most effective and scientifically supported guidance to optimize your health.

• IFM Food Plans: I utilize the Institute for Functional Medicine’s structured food plans when necessary. These food plans are for a range of chronic conditions or for individuals interested in choosing healthier options and want more structured guidance. The main food plans I work with include the Cardiometabolic, Core, and Mito Food Plans. In cases where food sensitivities or allergies are suspected, I might implement an elimination diet.

• Personalized Nutrition: Utilizing an InBody 570 bioimpedance machine, I determine your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and tailor your calorie intake based on this data and your activity level to personalize your nutrition goals even further.

Lifestyle:

In a world where lifestyle factors are often overlooked in health care, my goal is to highlight and address these critical elements that significantly impact your overall well-being.

• Personalized Lifestyle Adjustments: Every aspect of your lifestyle from sleep patterns and physical activity to stress management is considered. I create tailored plan that aligns with your unique health objectives and challenges. This personalized approach ensures that changes are not only effective but also sustainable.

• Tools for Success: Utilizing tools like smart phones, activity trackers, or sleep monitors, I can help you understand and optimize your lifestyle habits. These technologies provide tangible data that can guide adjustments we make and help track your progress towards your health goals.

Examples of lifestyle changes:

1. Sleep: Strategies to enhance sleep quality and duration, critical for overall health.

2. Physical Activity/Exercise: Personalized exercise recommendations based on your fitness level and health status.

3. Stress Management: Techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, or time management strategies to effectively reduce stress.

4. Environmental Modifications: Adjustments in your living or working environment to support a healthier lifestyle.