Philosophy

I support bio-individuality, meaning there is no one size fits all approach when it comes to health and wellness. While what we put in our bodies is very important, there are other things we should focus on too. I learned about primary and secondary food through my health coach training. It might not be what you think…

Primary food is not what you put on your plate but what is going on in your life – your relationships, career, physical activity, and spirituality. Secondary food is what you put on your plate. It’s secondary because if the primary food is lacking, it doesn’t matter how much organic kale or chia seeds you eat. You will still be missing something. 

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, recognized the value of food as a medicine many centuries ago. He had a philosophy, Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. This, along with Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (1943), believed that human beings have within them an inner nature that strives in a positive way to actualize their true potential. He described the inner nature as being delicate and subtle and easily overcome by habit. This relates to the saying, listen to your gut.

I believe that if we work on our primary and secondary foods, listen to our inner voice, and remember and honor our uniqueness, we will have found the key to health and happiness.