Most of us would like to live vibrant healthy lives, but one only needs to look at the statistics to see that America is getting sicker and fatter. Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, respiratory disease and stroke kill nearly 40 million people each year. One out of every three Americans is now considered to be obese. Between 15 – 25% of children (depending on ethnicity) are overweight – triple the rate of 30 years ago!

But there is hope! It doesn’t have to be like this! Every one of the above problems is largely preventable by diet and lifestyle. Unfortunately, in this world of abundant and instant information, it can be very confusing as to what is really wholesome and what isn’t. To make it more complicated, so many of the very things being promoted as healthy are actually causing disease. People need to be educated! This is my passion – educating people so that they can live healthy, vibrant and productive lives.

I received my health coach training and certification through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. William Sears, MD, one of America’s most trusted physicians, began his own journey in nutrition when he was diagnosed with cancer in 1997. He is now a nutrition expert, the author of over forty books and has practiced medicine for four decades and is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California Irvine, School of Medicine.

I am trained to work with individuals or groups in a variety of settings, such as gyms, churches, parenting groups, seniors, schools, medical centers, community groups, and corporations. Specialty areas include:

Dr. Sears’ LEAN Kids

A child’s health begins with the parents. Research confirms that to effectively impact the health of a child, change must begin at home. With this in mind, my Dr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. Workshops focus on educating and empowering parents and caregivers, which can dramatically improve the health of the whole family. These workshops provide:

• Fun and easy-to-implement tools and information
• Sustainable strategies that help families develop a lifetime of health
• Recipes that make nutrition easy, fun and affordable
• Innovative ideas and activities that keep kids moving

Prime-Time Health

Prime-Time Health is for those who want to take charge of their health, prevent disease, avoid disability and spend money on something other than doctors. Workshops implement a scientifically proven plan for healthy aging and include hands-on activities, workbooks, healthy snacks and recipes. This is a simple anti-aging program to help adults and seniors:

• Understand how the body changes during prime time
• Prevent disease and unhealthy aging
• Boost energy, stress less, sleep better and sharpen thinking
• Reduce the risk of cancer and the “highs” (blood pressure, cholesterol)
• Become fit, strong and flexible

Call me today at 951-440-4553 to schedule one-on-one training, a pantry makeover or a series of workshops.