Welcome to Health From Inside Out
    * Do you want to feel confident in choosing and preparing better food for yourself?
    * Are you experiencing cravings or binges?
    * Would you like to experience more energy and transform your life by choosing foods that work best for you?

When your food-related challenges improve, your life improves. Create better health for yourself with the support of a board certified health coach.

Not a dietician or nutritionist, I am a certified health coach who will guide you through your own process of self discovery and acceptance as you explore new and healthful foods and set goals relating primarily to health, food and fitness.

Testimonials:
"I started working with Jean to primarily reduce my cholesterol and glucose levels, which were starting to reach a point that my doctor & I did not like. This was especially important due to my family's history of heart disease. My Mother died of a heart attack at the age of 52 and my Grandfather died of a heart attack at the age of 40 just to name two. With Jean's support and knowledge, I have lowered my total cholesterol level from 215 to 172, reduced my glucose level from 102 to 90, and lost 15 pounds as a bonus. I have also avoided being put on cholesterol lowering medication, which was the next step by the doctor if I could not control the cholesterol with the food I ate. Additionally, I am more comfortable with cooking and eating healthier meals."
Jennifer L., IT Email Administrator

"Over the last 4-5 years, I have been dealing with an array of gastro-intestinal symptoms all with varying degrees of severity. I have had a 6 week long gall bladder attack, acid reflux, problems swallowing, a hiatal hernia and chronic irregularity throughout the whole ordeal. I have gone through 4 different GI doctors, have had multiple scoping procedures, my esophagus stretched and put on prescription acid reflux medication that didn’t  seem to change my symptoms at all. At my last GI doctor’s visit, she quadrupled my medication and at that point, I was convinced that there had to be a better way. I knew I needed to get to the root of my symptoms without just covering them up with medications.

That’s when I found Jean! When my friend sent me her website, I knew immediately she was exactly the type of person I needed to be talking to. I just knew that if I have issues with my GI track, then I probably should be paying close attention to the food that I am putting into it! None of my 4 GI doctors ever talked to me about my diet.

After working with Jean for 6 months, I am happy to report that I have reduced my acid reflux medication from the prescribed 4 pills per day, down to just ½ a pill per day. Not only have I reduced my medications, but I FEEL so much better. I also have gotten a whole bunch of BONUS positive changes in my life and in my health that I wasn’t expecting! I got off of my seasonal allergy medications. I lost the last 10 pounds of “baby weight” that just wouldn’t budge after my second child. I feel significantly less stressed and irritable, which has the added benefit of doing some magical things to my marriage. I am cooking more at home, and so the whole family is eating healthier.

I made all those positive changes in my life without hardly thinking about it. By meeting with Jean every 2 weeks over a 6 month period, you can just make one small change at a time. I lost 10 pounds without counting a single fat gram, carbohydrate or calorie! I eat 4 times a day and eat until I am satisfied. My starving, calorie counting friends have a hard time believing it. When they ask me how I lost 10 pounds, my answer is astoundingly simple - “By eating REAL food”.

This has been a truly life changing experience for me. I now have the confidence that I can heal my body by listening and following my “gut” instinct. I will be forever grateful to Jean for being my guide that has set me on this life long path."
Kendra W., Project Manager

"I met Jean at a seminar she conducted on the topic of sugar addiction. I was a "sugarholic" and became immediately impressed with her knowledge and delivery on this topic. I was ecstatic when I discovered she could design a program specifically for my needs. I'm no longer a "sugarholic", I have inner peace about the food I eat, food preparation has become fun and, most importantly, my husband has recognized the positive physical and mental changes I've made as a result of eating clean and natural food. I often said to Jean: "this is so easy!" During the process I lost 33 pounds and am happy to say my weight continues to go down. Jean's program will stay with me for life."
Lin W., Manager, Retired

"I have suffered with Irritable Bowel Syndrome all of my life and when I first met Jean I was just barely able to go to work, was in constant pain, and this just added to an already over stressed life. She jumped right in asked me very important questions and made me realize that I had to make some serious lifestyle changes as well as eating changes.

I say this only because I am a perfectionist who likes for everyone in my entire extended family to be happy. I am a teacher and am held accountable for over 150 students learning a great deal of material – whether they want to or not. I discovered that there are a zillion other little things that really aren’t under my control that I needed to stop focusing so much attention on and spend more time on me. Jean made me realize that the first thing that I needed to do was reduce the stress. Then she started working with me on the food issues. This was no easy task since I am both lactose and gluten intolerant.

In addition to working with Jean, I have also been working out with a trainer 3 days a week and the two together have helped me lose almost 30 pounds and 10% body fat. Oh, and I forgot to mention … when I started working with Jean I was on 8 prescription medications and now I’m down to 4. My biggest worry was cholesterol, yet, with my last test not putting me in the “high cholesterol” category, I stopped taking medication with my doctor's approval. I feel better about that now that Jean has me cooking more at home, I know exactly what I’m eating and how healthy it makes me feel.  I’m decaffeinated and for someone who gets up at 5 a.m. that’s a biggie. I’m venturing out into new parts of the produce section and eating different greens and “funky” beans and it all tastes so good my husband is even saying: “When are you going to make that again?  I liked that!”
Melanie S., High School Teacher

“For years, I was so very confused at to what to eat to properly nourish my body and maintain a healthy weight.  As each year passed, I added a few more pounds to the scale.  I was losing energy and the drive to participate in activities.  Then, I met with Jean for the first time.
Thanks to Jean’s program, I have made so many healthy lifestyle changes and my body is appreciative.  My cholesterol has dropped 55 points, from 224 to 169.  My LDL has dropped 44 points from 137 to 93.  My Triglycerides have dropped 21 points from 149 to 128 and my Liver enzymes have dropped 33 points, from 61 to 28.  And I have dropped 10 pounds, going from a size 12 to a size 6 pant.  I now have plenty of energy to spare and have started running again after 20 years.  I also work out with a trainer 2 days a week.

This program has educated me that it is important to listen to your body. I have learned that I can control my body by the food I eat. When I started this program, Jean asked me who cooks my meals, and my answer was “me and Lean Cuisine”.  Now I eat only fresh, natural foods.  I no longer stock my shopping cart with processed foods. I have learned to love cooking and look forward to preparing dinner each evening.”
Billie, IT Account Manager

"I have learned a lot in the past 6 months. Here I’ve found that balance comes in all forms and nutrition goes well beyond food. Since starting the program, I have been illness free, even though I have worked and lived with plenty of carriers of colds, flus and stomach viruses! I’ve lost 20 pounds, and am continuing to lose weight, and in addition, I have more energy and the willingness to do those things that I’ve always wanted to do. Throughout the program, I have not given up anything. I never felt like I was on a diet. As a matter of fact, this program has given me more options. I look forward to what the future holds, and how what I’ve learned will not only affect me, but my family as well."
George L., IT Technical Support

"Struggling with sugar and what to eat at the grocery store, I found Jean six months ago. The
early days of our consults were geared towards finding alternative food sources and creating a variety of food in my diet. She then adroitly segued the program towards a whole body experience. Healthy living isn't just about what to eat at restaurants or grocery stores; it is about finding out what makes you...you. Going through this program has made me more accountable to myself. Goal setting, obtaining the right tools for my adult toolbox, healthy lifestyle changes and 15 pounds weightloss are just some of the successes I've had working with this well rounded program. I am always pleasantly surprised by the amount of information Jean has in her arsenal of resources."
Yanna S., Project Coordinator

"Since working with Jean, I have become more knowledgeable about the foods that are beneficial and harmful to my body. I actually listen more to what my body tells me instead of analyzing and debating whether or not I should listen. Jean has a wonderful way of getting you to honor the commitments you make to yourself. She has an ability to break huge goals into smaller ones so that you're not overwhelmed."
Sharon R., Project Manager

What is health coaching?

ot a dietician or nutritionist, I am a certified health coach who will guide you through your own process of self discovery and acceptance as you explore new and healthful foods and set goals relating primarily to health, food and fitness. Working together, we'll create an individualized, practical plan that works with your lifestyle and provides you with tools for a lifetime of balance.

When foods change, everything changes.

Will we only talk about food?

A truly healthy approach to life incorporates everything that nourishes you.  For many people, this includes physical exercise that's fun, loving relationships, self-care activities, and a career that energizes you.

We'll talk about all of these forms of nourishment, which we consider primary food, as well as what you actually eat (secondary food). Together, we'll make sure you're enjoying balance in both these areas so that you experience health from the inside out.

When you're not in balance, your body lets you know.

How do I get started?
It all starts by contacting me for an initial consultation. This is a fifty-minute session to talk about you. We'll complete a comprehensive health history, discuss your health concerns, and develop practical steps for improving your lifestyle choices today.

Are you ready to transform your relationship with food?

Are you ready to transform your life?

Contact me today to learn more about how I can support you.

The greatest wealth is vibrant health. Make an investment in your body - you are worth it!