Programs
Individual Program
The goals of your personalized health counseling program are to empower you with the skills and knowledge for you to take control of your health and happiness.
Like most of us, you have probably tried a variety of diets, and may even have managed to do well on some for a few weeks or even months. However, the emphasis that most diets place on willpower, deprivation and denial is both unnecessary and counterproductive. Unless you have a plan that is practical, works with your lifestyle, and takes your individuality into account, the changes you have worked so hard to make will not last. My expertise is in helping you to figure out what works best for you.
Conventional dietary theories present you with food restrictions and limitations that are difficult to sustain over time. Such quick fixes do nothing to help you achieve life-long health and happiness, nor do they bring out the body’s natural inclination toward balance. Based on your needs, I will gradually introduce new and healthful foods and activities into your lifestyle. As you start to feel better, these habits will have a natural tendency to remain with you, and will crowd out the less healthful ones.
In becoming healthier, other areas of your life such as relationships, career and creativity start to improve. You will naturally begin to crave the foods and activities that make you feel better, and you will feel more motivated to make time in your life for those things that are truly important to you.
Benefits of Individual Programs
- Gain confidence in choosing and preparing healthier food
- Never “diet” again, but choose a way to eat for life
- Eat healthy on-the-go
- Make better food choices eating out and at work
- Improve the quality of your sleep and wake up rested
- Eliminate digestive problems
- Increase your energy and vitality
- Understand and control food cravings and binges
- Achieve your ideal weight
- Create balance in your life
- Discover a fitness routine you enjoy
- Feel better about your body and your life
In-Person Program Features
- Two one-hour sessions each month
- Cooking lessons and food tastings
- Personal tour of a grocery or health food store
- Surprise gifts to nourish your body, mind and spirit
- Choice of a book or exercise class
- A collection of fun, easy and delicious recipes
- A supply of articles and handouts to support you
- Unlimited email support between sessions
- Free participation in my community wellness events
- Access to books, CDs and DVDs from my extensive lending library
Distance Program Features
- Two one-hour sessions each month
- DVD on cooking demonstrations and explanations
- DVD on health food store tour
- Surprise gifts to nourish your body, mind and spirit
- A collection of fun, easy and delicious recipes
- A supply of articles and handouts to support you
- Unlimited email support between sessions
Let me help you create a recipe for a healthy life!
Take the First Step
In our initial consultation we will discuss your unique situation in depth and determine how I can help you reach your personal goals. We will determine whether we are a good match and if this approach will work for you. This first session will demonstrate how a holistic, individualized approach can make a major difference in your life.
Corporate Program
A Recipe for a Healthy Work Force
As health benefit costs continue to rise, employers are looking for new ways to save money without shifting costs to employees or reducing benefits. An alternative strategy that would contain costs is to improve the health of the employees through an on-site employee health education and support program. When employees feel well, they take fewer sick days, make fewer medical claims, and most importantly, their productivity and morale are greatly improved.
Employee Health and Wellness Workshops
As a Certified Health Counselor, I facilitate an Employee Health and Wellness workshop series. The workshop is a fun and informative forum for the discussion of healthy living. I use an interactive approach to enhance learning and personal empowerment. Participants engage in discussion through various exercises and brainstorming. They also receive valuable giveaways such as informational hand-outs, recipes and food samples to further their knowledge after the workshop.
In these workshops, participants will learn:
- Diet and lifestyle choices that cause poor health
- The effects of sugar and caffeine on health and energy
- How to make better food choices at work and at home
- How to decipher package labels and purchase the best quality foods
- How to improve lifestyle with exercise and relaxation
- Ways to efficiently achieve their goals
- Options for ongoing support after the program
In my experience, most people are naturally interested in how food impacts their daily energy and well-being, and are willing to change their diet and lifestyle habits in order to improve their energy level and general health, if they are given the knowledge and support to do so.
Employee Feedback from an On-site Workshop
“I didn’t realize that low-fat and fat-free foods contained so much sugar.”
“...Very interesting presentation; I really liked the visuals.”
“I would recommend your workshop to anyone interested in improving their health and vitality.”
“The presentation was very informative [and motivated me] to change my habits.”
“I realize that I have to be more careful about what I eat.”
“The information about eating foods by their colors makes my job as a consumer much easier.”
Contact me today and let me help you improve
the health, happiness and productivity of your workforce!
Open to the Public
Wellness Events
Eating well and improving one’s health doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. Using visual aids, participant sharing and humor, these workshops will provide you with a practical, easy-to-apply approach in managing your diet and health. You will walk away with inspiration, informational hand-outs and recipes, and food samples to start feeling and looking better.
If you would like to attend a class and do not see a workshop listed in an upcoming event, contact me to discuss how to arrange one for your workplace or private organization.
The Most Popular Topics
- Got Sugar? Or has sugar got you?
- Tired of Being Tired?
- Eating Healthy on the Go
- Raising Healthy Eaters without a Struggle
- Virtual Shopping Tour
- Eating for Success: 5 Tips for Maintaining a Competitive Edge in the Workplace
Feedback from Wellness Events
“Very entertaining and informative.”
“I found it useful to learn the different names of sugar and how much sugar is actually in a product.”
“Thank you for showing me how some [of the processed food ingredients] can hurt me.”
“Excellent presentation.”
“I learned a lot about how to eat healthy.”
“I must now check the product ingredients on the food I buy.”
“You have definitely convinced me that some lifestyle changes need to take place right away.”
Mark your calendars for these Spring Semester classes that I will be presenting at the Westfield Adult School:
For all the details, visit www.westfieldadultschool.com.
Monday, March 8 – 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Got Sugar?
If you dream of your next chocolate fix, or if you can’t imagine your life without dessert or sweet snacks in-between each meal, then sugar’s got you! You are not alone because sugar is indeed an addictive substance. But the good news is that there are ways to overcome the sugar cravings without willpower. Imagine instead a life without fatigue, mood swings, depression, irritability or weight gain when you learn to understand your cravings and how to reduce your sugar consumption! Naturally sweetened desserts will be served.
Monday, April 12 – 7:30-8:45 p.m.
A Recipe for a Healthy Life: Greens, Grains and Whole Foods
Eating well doesn’t have to be complicated or difficult to maintain. Find out how to create a diet that incorporates healthy ingredients, tastes good and is easy to prepare or purchase. Discover how eating whole grains and colorful produce can improve your energy, digestion and waistline. Learn how to phase out processed food in your diet and replace it with natural and satisfying foods. Sample some homemade, wholesome snacks to experience how delicious healthy food can taste! Recipes included.
