THE SCOOP:
Born and raised in Rochester, NY, I grew up to pursue the “traditional” route of college and then immediately threw myself into an MBA program. This is what we’re supposed to do, right? I don’t take any of it back (although I’d gladly give some of the loans back), but I knew my life was meant for much more.
After grad school, I moved to New York City to work in fashion; how glamorous (not). Almost 5 years and several career changes/life twists later, I found myself back in Rochester and where it all started: wellness. I enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the rest is history. (Read more about that here).
My mom is a Doctor of Naturopathy so I was brought up and educated around wellness from a young age. Before it was “cool”, we were avoiding artificial colors, reading labels, and using herbs to heal (almost) all. #GoMom
WHAT HEALTH MEANS TO ME:
“Healthy” is quite a loaded word, isn’t it? It’s become overused and misconstrued. I believe being healthy means wholeness. It means caring for yourself in all aspects of life: spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally. It means balance. Having the damn doughnut right alongside your green juice. It means listening to your body. There is no “one size fits all” formula.
I believe you shouldn’t have to choose between feeling/looking amazing and eating what you want. Good news-- you can have both AND be incredibly happy.
MY THOUGHTS ON FOOD & YOU:
It’s a touchy subject for most, especially in our modern world. Should I be Vegan? Paleo? Gluten Free? Vegetarian? Pescatarian? It’s downright overwhelming. Through my personal experience, I’ve learned (and am still learning) what works for me. And guess what? It doesn’t fit into a box or label. To me, food is more than fuel, it’s one of the greatest pleasures in life.
I’m here to cut through the crap. To make living a healthful lifestyle simple, enjoyable, and fun. To make seemingly complicated ideas more digestible. To shed light on topics that aren’t part of the mainstream conversation. To provide a new perspective. I am committed to helping you live your best, most authentic life—and that starts inside.
If you’re in a toxic relationship or would rather watch paint dry instead of going to work, all of the kale on this planet isn’t going to help.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Whether you'd like a bit of daily inspiration, have interest in workshops or events, or simply want to connect with a community of like-minded people-- my hope is to provide a supportive and interesting space around holistic health and wellbeing. You’ll find everything from new and unique recipes, to tips on detoxifying your home, to advice on navigating the grocery store.