Welcome!
I'm happy you are here, and I hope I can help you with your health goals. I'm a Holistic Nutritionist (RHNP), Health Coach (RHNC), and Integrative Wellness Practitioner based in Maple Ridge, BC. I work with clients both locally and virtually from all over the world.
For the last 20 years, I've helped thousands of people regain their health through personalized, holistic strategies that address the root causes of imbalances. I absolutely LOVE what I do, and every single one of you I get to know along the way.
In addition to my private practice, I am the Educational Director for the NutraPhoria School of Holistic Nutrition, home of the popular Holistic Nutrition Coach Certification Program and Holistic Nutritionist diploma program attracting hundreds of students each year from all over the world.
Work aside, by far the thing I am most proud of is being a momma to four amazing humans who inspire me each and every day to do better, be better, and live better.
For the last 20 years, I've helped thousands of people regain their health through personalized, holistic strategies that address the root causes of imbalances. I absolutely LOVE what I do, and every single one of you I get to know along the way.
In addition to my private practice, I am the Educational Director for the NutraPhoria School of Holistic Nutrition, home of the popular Holistic Nutrition Coach Certification Program and Holistic Nutritionist diploma program attracting hundreds of students each year from all over the world.
Work aside, by far the thing I am most proud of is being a momma to four amazing humans who inspire me each and every day to do better, be better, and live better.
Getting to the Root
As mentioned above, a key element that I always want to get to the bottom of with those I work with is the root cause of their illness or health concerns.
Illness does not occur in a vacuum; it is influenced by a complex matrix of many factors, including genetics, environment, lifestyle, stress, and nutrition.
If you struggle with food, the reality is that you are not JUST struggling with food. I could easily give you a diet or meal plan, send you on your way, and chances are pretty good it will work for a while; but the issues that cause you to over eat will still be there. They are there because they can't be addressed by a diet or meal plan alone. Eventually those issues, aka your 'true hunger', finds its back to the surface and you find yourself falling into the same old patterns. Sound familiar?
There are strategies and supplements that can help tremendously, in addition to doing the work required achieve true wellness. It is not just what you eat, it is how you live, how you think, and how you tackle life in general.
Prioritizing the whole person while recognizing that health issues are multi-dimensional is absolutely fundamental to healing.
Illness does not occur in a vacuum; it is influenced by a complex matrix of many factors, including genetics, environment, lifestyle, stress, and nutrition.
If you struggle with food, the reality is that you are not JUST struggling with food. I could easily give you a diet or meal plan, send you on your way, and chances are pretty good it will work for a while; but the issues that cause you to over eat will still be there. They are there because they can't be addressed by a diet or meal plan alone. Eventually those issues, aka your 'true hunger', finds its back to the surface and you find yourself falling into the same old patterns. Sound familiar?
There are strategies and supplements that can help tremendously, in addition to doing the work required achieve true wellness. It is not just what you eat, it is how you live, how you think, and how you tackle life in general.
Prioritizing the whole person while recognizing that health issues are multi-dimensional is absolutely fundamental to healing.
Journey Into Holistic Health
I entered the alternative health & wellness field over two decades ago, and have had a successful private practice for 20 years, but before that I admittedly was lost and utterly clueless when it came to food and health in general. I struggled with food issues, health issues, trauma, and weight for years.
I became increasingly determined to find the 'answer' and to reconnect my mind/body/spirit.
The conventional health care system was incredibly frustrating, and I found myself seeking alternate options.
To my surprise at the time, it was the holistic health industry that had the answers I was looking for. Back then it wasn't as main-stream as it is now. It required me to reject the widely accepted misleading notion that health is simply compartments of symptoms and treatments, and embrace the idea that our bodies have the innate ability to heal. Given the right tools and support, of course. Once I went down that rabbit hole, there was no going back.
Holistic-focused living is a path to health that prioritizes balance, empowerment, and true healing.
I became increasingly determined to find the 'answer' and to reconnect my mind/body/spirit.
The conventional health care system was incredibly frustrating, and I found myself seeking alternate options.
To my surprise at the time, it was the holistic health industry that had the answers I was looking for. Back then it wasn't as main-stream as it is now. It required me to reject the widely accepted misleading notion that health is simply compartments of symptoms and treatments, and embrace the idea that our bodies have the innate ability to heal. Given the right tools and support, of course. Once I went down that rabbit hole, there was no going back.
Holistic-focused living is a path to health that prioritizes balance, empowerment, and true healing.
Certifications
- Certified Holistic Nutritionist (CHN) (meeting the stringent requirements of the Canadian Association of Integrative Nutrition for the RHNP registered designation that encompasses a required curriculum in holistic nutrition, nutrition science, biochemistry, anatomy & physiology, nutritional pathology, and symptomatology)
- Certified Health Coach (meeting the requirements of the Health Coach Alliance for the RHNC registered designation)
- Peri-Menopause & Menopause Specialist Certification
- Nutrition for Addictions Recovery Certification
- Cancer Prevention/Breast Health Certification
- Clinical Lab Diagnostics Certification
- Breast Health Practitioner Certificate for Cancer Prevention
- Pre/Post Natal Nutrition Certification
- Pediatric Nutrition Certification
- Plant Based / Raw Food Diets Certification
- Raw Food Chef Certification
Professional Memberships
Canadian Association of Integrative Nutrition (CAIN)
https://www.integrativenutritionassociation.com/
https://www.healthcoachalliance.ca/
https://www.integrativenutritionassociation.com/
- Professional member in excellent standing.
- I hold the Registered Holistic Nutrition Practitioner (RHNP) designation.
https://www.healthcoachalliance.ca/
- Professional member in excellent standing.
- I hold the Registered Holistic Nutrition & Health Counsellor (RHNC) designation.
- I also hold the Registered Clinical Health Coach (RCHC) designation.
Private Practice Specialization
50 & Fabulous
Is that a thing? You bet!
Full disclosure, I am in my 50's so when it comes to women's health during this phase in life, I am not just speaking about something I have researched - I have lived through it.
Nothing feels better than discovering you can still feel vibrant despite the hormonal ups and downs.
We shouldn't have to dread getting older like it is some kind of curse. It is a gift and should be celebrated. But...it is very hard to do when you look at what is happening to the body in your 40's and 50's:
Any of this ring a bell? Not to worry, it does NOT have to be this way, and I have helped hundreds of women feel and look their best after 40.
Your 40s, 50s, and beyond can be great...IF you do it right. For some actionable tips, check out my blog series called "Is it Me? Or is it Menopause?" by clicking the button below.
Is that a thing? You bet!
Full disclosure, I am in my 50's so when it comes to women's health during this phase in life, I am not just speaking about something I have researched - I have lived through it.
Nothing feels better than discovering you can still feel vibrant despite the hormonal ups and downs.
We shouldn't have to dread getting older like it is some kind of curse. It is a gift and should be celebrated. But...it is very hard to do when you look at what is happening to the body in your 40's and 50's:
- Hot flashes and soaked bedsheets.
- A thickening waistline.
- Anxiety that comes out of nowhere and settles itself on your chest.
- Standing in the middle of a room wondering what you went in there for.
- Waking up at night like clockwork around 2-3am.
- Aches and pains with clear cause.
- Wrinkles that you are positive weren't there yesterday.
- Mood swings and a recurring feeling of inexplicable dread.
- Relentlessly itchy ears and skin.
- Frozen shoulder.
- Exhaustion that makes each day hard to get through.
Any of this ring a bell? Not to worry, it does NOT have to be this way, and I have helped hundreds of women feel and look their best after 40.
Your 40s, 50s, and beyond can be great...IF you do it right. For some actionable tips, check out my blog series called "Is it Me? Or is it Menopause?" by clicking the button below.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
I encompass mind/body/spirit philosophies and a root cause approach geared towards helping you live your best life with vibrance and positivity. Life can be challenging at times but only you are responsible for your life, your health and your happiness.
I understand that your health is personal, and so is my approach. My years of expertise in holistic nutrition and health coaching allow me to:
If you are a potential client and don't life in the local area, that is a-ok. I work with people from over the globe. I also have very popular downloadable health programs and protocols with huge success rates.
I understand that your health is personal, and so is my approach. My years of expertise in holistic nutrition and health coaching allow me to:
- Identify patterns and connections in your health that others might overlook.
- Empower you to take charge of your wellness with confidence and clarity.
- Support you with compassion and actionable strategies every step of the way.
If you are a potential client and don't life in the local area, that is a-ok. I work with people from over the globe. I also have very popular downloadable health programs and protocols with huge success rates.
When you invest in your health, you’re investing in your quality of life, and I’m here to ensure that investment pays off in ways you can see and feel.
Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
Wishing you Health, Abundance, and above all HAPPINESS!
Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
Wishing you Health, Abundance, and above all HAPPINESS!
Lynnel
|
Interested in a Career in Holistic Health?You can get in touch directly with academic advisors with the NSHC here: [email protected]m or visit theit website by clicking the button below.
|
|
