I received my training to practice Health Counseling at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, which is the only nutrition school integrating all the different dietary theories—combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts like the USDA food pyramid, the glycemic index, the Zone and raw foods.

I am board certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners  (AADP). I graduated from the  Institute for Integrative Nutrition  (IIN), in New York City, and am certified as a Holistic Health Counselor by Teachers College at Columbia University.  I also have a certification from the Institute of HeartMath™ (IHM) to use the HeartMath technology for stress reduction in my practice.

I have a second degree in Reiki, and am a member of PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine), IAC (International Association of Counselors), IHM (Institute of HeartMath™), and Cambridge Who's Who.

Currently I design and conduct lectures, workshops/seminars on nutrition and health, time/stress management for corporations and member organizations.  I also maintain a private health counseling/lifestyle coaching practice where in addition to counseling, I facilitate techniques from HeartMath™ to help individual clients learn to manage the effects of negative stress in their lives.

I am the founder of Xuberant Life, a portal for those who seek information, knowledge, tools for wellness, and food options outside the norm, and who are interested in achieving optimum health on all levels.  I publish a monthly newsletter that explores alternative options for self-creation, co-creation, spirituality, cutting edge technology and tools to enhance life on all levels, practicing gratitude and mindfulness, living delightfully in harmony, love and awe, with Nature, and the One Source of all creation.

I invite you to sample my newsletter, my "Xuberant Life Treasure Box", which contains carefully selected gems of  information, suggestions, and recommendations for living consciously and well.  Send your request to: cydya@xuberantlife.com and put the word "Newsletter" in the subject box.

Also, Energy Times online Magazine has an article on holistic healing that features me and my practice that you might want to read.

For more information about my education, please go to www.integrativenutrition.com.

Testimonials

I have lost 10 pounds.  I've just made my Quinoa this morning for the first time and LOVED it! I swim now regularly.  I am much more conscious of diet products with artificial sweetners and try very hard to avoid them.  I find that I am more focused on working the positive and not emphasizing weakness.  Thanks Cydya for helping me make this possible for myself.  You have been gentle, directed and generous and  you have that spectacular skill that soothed my soul when I might be feeling discouraged. 
                                                    Ruth, NY

Luckily my health and well being have always been good but I now have a much better understanding of how food and lifestyle can impact one's health and wellbeing.  I always thought energy level was totally based on my animal food intake and have been happy to learn that I can eat more grains and veggies and have plenty of energy.  Thanks for being so easy to talk to, so warm and so focused...you are a ray of light, positive energy and support.
                                                    Jeanne, Westchester

I have been taking more time for me...learning to meditate, doing some journaling about my thoughts and dreams.  Thanks for helping me to realize that this is really important to my life and to achieving my goals.  I am finding myself looking forward to making my own meals out of fresh, unprocessed food instead of eating out so much and also eating so much junk -- WOW!!!  I never thought this would happen since I am such a workaholic career girl.  My boyfriend and my mom are so impressed with me.  Thanks for all your wisdom and support.
                                                   Lisa, Boston

I felt connected immediately to the vibrancy and gentleness of your spirit.  I looked forward to each session to learn something new to try, whether it was a recipe for roasted vegetables or how to give a presentation at work. Your recommendations were valuable and shared from a place that was real and genuine.  Thank you for a wonderful experience.
                                                  Karen, NY

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