Meet Susan
My career in the health and wellness field has now spanned almost 30 years, during which time I?ve created a successful platform which encompasses a health practice, trainings for medical and psychology professionals, and books on healthy eating.
I am a speaker, author, instructor and consultant. I love what I do, and my specialties include diabetes and endocrinology, gut issues (IBS, SIBO, GERD), weight management, PCOS, pregnancy, menopause, cancer and exercise nutrition.
My journey in helping clients with their health has led me to seek a collaborative way to listen and evoke someone?s own internal motivation for change since ambivalence with behavior change is more the norm. I discovered the language of Motivational Interviewing which is a person-centered, guiding method of communication and counseling to elicit and strengthen motivation for change.
Meet Susan
My career in the health and wellness field has now spanned almost 30 years, during which time I?ve created a successful platform which encompasses a health practice, trainings for medical and psychology professionals, and books on healthy eating.
I am a speaker, author, instructor and consultant. I love what I do, and my specialties include diabetes and endocrinology, gut issues (IBS, SIBO, GERD), weight management, PCOS, pregnancy, menopause, cancer and exercise nutrition.
My journey in helping clients with their health has led me to seek a collaborative way to listen and evoke someone?s own internal motivation for change since ambivalence with behavior change is more the norm. I discovered the language of Motivational Interviewing which is a person-centered, guiding method of communication and counseling to elicit and strengthen motivation for change.
Zooming in on Zinc
Besides the shortage on toilet paper, antibacterial wipes and paper towels, anything containing zinc, especially lozenges, was challenging to find since the beginning of COVID. Zinc has long been known for its positive effects on the immune system. It is an essential naturally occurring mineral present in every cell of the body and is a […]
Testing Nut Butters during COVID
We all remember our favorite peanut butter and jelly sandwich but nut butters have become more sophisticated and refined over the last decade. I was fascinated with the Goobers brand as a child with the strips of peanut butter and jelly running down the jar. What’s not to love about nut butters? Crunchy, creamy, salty, […]
Ricotta Zucchini Tart
Who doesn’t love a great tart? Here’s a gluten-free vegetarian zucchini tart made with fresh ricotta and zucchini from our garden. It can be easily doubled for a larger crowd. And it is even more delicious the second day after the flavors have melded together! Serves: 8 Prep Time: […]
Calming the Cytokine Storm during COVID
You are calmly driving down a steep incline and your shoelace catches in the accelerator and you instantly feel that tightening in your chest, and panic is your reality. You imagine the worst is to yet to come. This scenario is a metaphor for the immune system and our health. When we become exposed to […]
Unmaking Support Services During COVID
Going out for necessities now requires a lot of thought and preparation – whether it be gloves, a mask and how you bring those items into your home. So to make life a little easier how do we care care for ourselves and come out on the other side healthy and ready to reenter the new […]
6 Steps to Boosting Immunity during COVID19
The freedoms we once knew have been severely restricted during COVID19. Even our sense of safety vanished overnight. Who would have thought that going to the grocery store or a gym would be a safety hazard? Times have drastically changed and there are many unknowns right now. So what is known about how we can […]
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