Read about food, our health, and the earth on my Food Consciousness blog.
My childhood & food.
I grew up part-time on a dude ranch in the Frank Church Wilderness in Idaho. We foraged for berries and mushrooms, fished in the creek and ponds, and made everything from scratch. Back in the city, we ate our fair share of convenience food, but homemade Italian food and baked goods always tasted better. On my family’s mini-farm outside Seattle, my sisters and I helped our dad cultivate an organic garden and orchards, while mom helped us juice and preserve.
Environmental nutrition.
After wreaking havoc on my body during my twenties, I turned my attention both outward and inward, considering the effects of modern agriculture on my body and the environment, and the effects of my mindset on my life and wellness. I became certified in Permaculture & Design in Thailand, completed two yoga teacher trainings in Portland, OR, became a freelance food writer, and began studying science at an Oregon college, just for fun!
The tipping point.
When visiting my sister in the hospital as she battled a rare and aggressive ovarian cancer, I witnessed her team of Western health experts informing her that food would have no beneficial effect on her body or healing process. In that moment, I was called to the field of integrative nutrition with a focus on environmental impact. After almost a decade directing galleries in the fine art world, I began studying science and nutrition.
Education & Certifications
Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS) through the American Nutrition Association (2019)
Master of Science & Nutrition (MS) from Maryland University of Integrative Health (2017)
Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance (200-hr Vinyasa, 2010; 200-hr Hatha, 2013)
Certification in Permaculture & Design, Permaculture Research Institute (2007)
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts in English Literature, Washington State University (2000)
“Plant kindness and gather love.”