A different approach
I practice a holistic approach to health and wellness, which means that I look at how all areas of your life are connected. Does stress at your job or in your relationship cause you to overeat? Does lack of sleep or low energy prevent you from exercising? As we work together, we look at how all parts of your life affect your health as a whole.

A health coach (or health counselor) is a wellness guide and supportive mentor. Together, we'll work to achieve your goals in areas such as achieving optimal weight, food cravings, sleep and energy. Through working with me, you'll develop a deeper understanding of the foods and lifestyle choices that work best for you and implement lasting changes that will improve your energy, balance and health.

Bio-individuality
The concept of bio-individuality is that each person has her or his own food and lifestyle needs. So, when the experts say, "dairy is good for you" or "fat is unhealthy," it doesn't apply to everyone. One person's food is another person's poison, and that's why fad diets tend to fail in the long run. Working on the principle of bio-individuality, I'll support you in making positive changes that are based on your unique needs, lifestyle, personal preferences, and background. Instead of prescribing one fix for all people, I use a personalized, holistic approach that is based on your needs.

Everything is food
We are not only fed by food but by other factors in our lives. Healthy relationships, a fulfilling career, regular physical activity and a spiritual practice are essential forms of nourishment. When these "primary foods" are balanced, what you eat becomes secondary.

Integrative Nutrition Pyramid
I use the Integrative Nutrition food pyramid which focuses on nourishing food and lifestyle choices. This wellness pyramid emphasizes the importance of high quality vegetables, fruits, complex carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats and water. To complete the picture, the pyramid is surrounded with lifestyle factors that create optimal heath: relationship, career, physical activity and spirituality.

Mission
I support Integrative Nutrition's mission to play a crucial role in improving health and happiness in America, and through that process, create a ripple effect that transforms the world.

What People Are Saying:

"It has been my privilege to know Theresa Taylor for the past four years. During that time I have found her to be a loving, caring, intelligent woman with a generous spirit. I have also witnessed her successful completion of studies in integrative nutrition.
I am now a client. Theresa has educated me about natural foods, diet, and strategies for improving my lifestyle in pursuit of wellness. She is my teacher, coach, and an excellent example of how good nutrition can change one's life.
Theresa's passion for her work is infectious and serves to inspire not only me, but all who know her."
         - Kay Spurlock, January 2008

"When I think of Theresa, the words "compassionate listening" come to mind first. When I met her, I expected Theresa to do most of the talking like the other health practitioners I know who reach for remedies before you are finished talking. It is different with Theresa. She listens generously with a warmth that lets you know that you are in the company of someone who is genuinely interested in your health issues and wants to make a difference.
I was part of a lively Light Up Your Health group that met at Theresa's house. Over the weeks, I filled my notebook with a great variety of recipes and an abundance of helpful information as I drank tea, laughed, and learned with a like spirited group of health seekers. There were opportunities for sharing, tasting, watching the cook in action, asking questions, and gathering invaluable resources.
It is clear that Theresa "walks the walk" as you are invited into her kitchen and experience how her lifestyle echoes her beliefs about health. With Theresa, you can discover invaluable information like "the dirty dozen" foods that need to be organic, where to shop, what to look for in ingredients, and how to create ease and fun with shopping and cooking. Before the class, I was confused and disempowered about how to make a difference in my health and the health of my family. Now I have experiences and resources at my fingertips and the knowledge and confidence to create change.
If you are looking for a way to learn about health that is fun, highly informative, and hands-on, contact Theresa!
         - Hope Hawkins