"Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food"
Hippocrates 460

There are many benefits to nutritional counseling including decrease or elimination of symptoms of disease, increased energy, weight loss and improved sleep. Anyone with a chronic disease can benefit and should consider it.

The goal of nutrition counseling is to develop a plan that you love and that will help you reach your goal whether it be weight loss, reduction of diabetes, heart disease and cancer risk or simply a greater overall sense of well being.

Because dietary patterns and taste preferences develop in our childhood and become very ingrained, dietary changes are best introduced gradually, at each individuals own pace. Patience is key. For all of us, food is a source of great pleasure and satisfies many of our senses. It is of great importance to keep this in mind when changing our eating habits. Being introduced to new types of food should bring a greater sense of pleasure rather then a sense of deprivation.

Most popular diets either rely on reducing calories, which often leaves the individual feeling hungry, or they ban a list of food, which surely makes us crave them even more. Neither of those two approaches will lead to positive changes in the long run.

Smart dietary changes should work with the physiology of the body rather then against it. Taking into account such things as body metabolism, brain chemistry and blood-sugar balance are key in creating a sense of well-being rather then deprivation as a result of the changes made.

• Food as Medicine:

A science based approach to nutrition designed to address chronic disease issues such as high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, cancer prevention and care, digestive problems, food allergies, etc. Includes assessment of current nutritional status. Clients are provided with plans based specific on their needs.

"Saskia has really helped me with my food allergies" J.F. Student

• Weigh Management & Body-Mind Nutrition:

For individuals who want to loose weight in a healthy way. A practical and customized program is delivered in phases to ensure life long lifestyle changes are made. As we build on success, clients are encouraged by immediate results. Physical as well as emotional reasons for weight gain are addressed. This "hand-holding" program includes several sessions.

"My nutrition work with Saskia has given me a deep understanding of and profound change in my relationship with food; as a result, I am finally free of my life-long struggle with food. He knowledge, nurturing , encouragement, and wisdom guided me to a clear focus that has led not just to a significant weight loss, greatly reduced cholesterol and a high level of fitness, but to a profound peace of mind." K.W. Music Teacher

• Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition:

This program is for people who need support in figuring our how to eat a vegetarian or vegan diet and meet all their nutritional needs.

"My nutritional consultations with Saskia helped me understand what vitamins and nutrients my body needs to thrive. Being a vegetarian since I was eleven, I always had an unbalanced, sugar crazed diet. Now I have a new sense of "healthy" and how I am going to get there. Whenever I have questions about food and what to put or not put in my body or my partners body or my friends body, Saskia is always there to be supportive. I really appreciate the dedication that Saskia creates." N.Z. Teacher

• Natural Hormone Support:

Nutritional and herbal support for a wide range of symptoms commonly associated with PMS, and menopause, including irritability, mood swings, cramps, bloating, hot flashes, and night sweats.

"Saskia's advice has given me my sanity back" C.H. CEO

• Eating for Two:

Nutritional Support for a healthy pregnancy and motherhood. Addresses such issues as nutrition and conception, nutritional needs during pregnancy, gestational diabetes and nutritional support for the new mother and child.

• Family Plans:

Designed to create and overall healthy kitchen and food plans based on your family's lifestyle and health goals. You learn ways to help kids eat healthy and simplify mealtimes by having everyone eat the same meals.

"My experience with Saskia has been AMAZING. After trying so many diets and having been frustrated by them, Saskia taught me how to integrate a healthy nutrition in my life style. She had me setting a realistic goal which was to lose ten pounds. I ended up losing 21! She really helped me to understand my relationship with the food, how to address it and correct it. I am now in charge of my nutrition. I can control it and correct it.
It has been a total life change experience for me and also for my family. I have a new approach with my two little boys about their nutrition. I love the way I feel and have more energy! Thank you Saskia for your all help and support!" S.A. Business Owner

• Rejuvenation Cleanse and Detox:

For individuals looking to do a cleansing fast. Designed to restore health, vitality, and balance. This program can address issues such as poor immune health, recurring sinus and bronchial infections, chronic allergies and headaches, lack or energy, sluggishness, as well as numerous digestive issues. Includes detailed instructions for the fast as well as support during the fast.

"Saskia gave me the tools, the support and confidence to do a fast. I was so surprised that I did it, and that I was successful. After three days I felt great, empowered and emotionally and physically cleansed. Thanks Saskia!" D.J. Consultant

• Vitamin/Mineral Analysis – Nutritional Optimization:

Detailed analysis of your current nutritional intake and recommendation to improve your nutritional status, tailored to your specific needs.

All programs include nutritional education such as understanding food labels, calorie needs and what to look for in choosing a food product. You will learn which foods and food ingredients lead to food cravings and weight gain by stimulating certain brain chemicals and which foods lead to inflammation in the body. You will be introduced to foods that contribute to long-term optimal health and keep degenerative diseases at bay. All sessions are designed with the individual's needs, food preferences and lifestyle in mind. The sessions include lots of great handouts, food-tasting, shopping lists, etc. The program is very hands-on, empowering and most of all FUN! Through counseling and teaching, even of cooking skills, we work with you to help you reach your maximum health potential in all areas - body, mind, and spirit.

Personalized grocery shopping trips and house calls are available upon request.