Health and Wellness has weaved its way throughout my life: in my travels of meandering through markets, appreciating fresh whole food and cultured spices, to my studies in yogic philosophy appreciating the nuances of connecting the mind to our physical state. I enjoy being involved in my community, teaching nutrition and cooking classes, as well as working at the food pantry to help provide access to healthy foods at any budget. Connecting people back to our roots is at the core of my health philosophy with a focus on local community and backyard gardening, appreciating foods that connect to our emotional well being, as well as honing in on the language and signals our body communicates to us everyday. In my studies, I have a masters in Integrative and Functional Nutrition which provides the skills to understand how food and nutrients can play a role in bringing the individual towards a wholistic approach to health. With background in the functional medicine paradigm my work focuses on gut health, identifying root causes of illness and understanding how body systems influence optimal health. I like to address not only diet but lifestyle and environmental factors to bring clients towards a happier and healthier lifestyle. I enjoy working with individuals to make tangible changes that are applicable in everyday life, allowing for accountability and attainable goal setting techniques.