Hello there, thank you so much for taking the time to look at my website.

I am a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, trained at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, affiliated with Columbia University. My work has further deepened my passion and understanding of food as politics, food as medicine, food as the ultimate healing tool. Whole food provides whole energy. By becoming more connected with our food we become more connected with nature. There is such a huge disconnect between people and what they eat and where it comes from. This disparity has grown rapidly over the past 40 years as agri business and fast food chains have taken over the world. I am so very passionate about this work. It gives me great pleasure to work one on one with individuals to help them find happiness as they work towards their best health, as well as working on a broader level, towards earth healing and environmental kindness.

My background is in education, teaching children between the ages of three and 17, with a primary focus on the elementary years. For thirteen years I ran a program called Downtown Explorers NYC, a child-centered summer and after-school program with a difference, for kids ages 5 - 11. For ten of those years, I simultaneously worked as a pre-K teacher in a Montessori school in Tribeca, and tutored high school and elementary school children in many subjects.

For the past 7 years I have been making natural organic salves, balms, & lotions, using organic carrier and essential oils for children and adults. This is another of my passions. My East Village home-based "lab" is one of my favourite places to be, working along to the soothing voice of Billie Holiday, always experimenting with herbs and oils to find effective salves. My partner Mike and I sell Stiggly Holistics NYC products at local street fairs, and via mail order. I also make personalized products, working with you and your skin type and essential oil preferences. I am also a potter, and the studio is another of my favourite haunts. My hand-made mugs and bowls are for sale as well, and I do commission work.  My mugs are perfect vessels for my herbal organic tea blends too.  I love working with herbs for healing and for nourishing.

My interest in holistic health and nutrition began 23 years ago when I first explored vegetarianism. Over these years I have studied food, herbs and nutrition from a myriad of perspectives. I would describe myself these days as a flexitarian, a conscientious omnivore. Although meat is not a part of my personal diet I advocate grass fed, humanely raised cheese, yogurt and meat. I do eat sustainable fish and eggs from chickens that are humanely raised and get to run around eating bugs! My favourite foods at the moment are avacado in crunchy salads, mackerel fillet over collard greens & leeks, smoked trout, home made vegetable curries, fair trade organic dark chocolate, Arucana eggs from very free-ranging bug-eatin' chickens, and I love herbal tea - experimenting with different nourishing and healing herbs based on my mood... really my taste buds change with the season, for me it's exciting to see what the local farmers markets have to offer from week to week, and this is generally how we plan our meals. I love food, and cooking, and shopping at the farmers market.

I believe food to be an integral part of our lives, and thus the healthier and more delicious our food, the healthier and more delicious our lives will be. It is also a strong belief of mine that the more conscious we are about our food choices, the greater effect we will have on the well-being of our planet. I believe it is our moral imperative to make wise decisions around food; Food IS politics!

I have a broad experience of working with people of all ages in terms of emotional wellness, and it is my pleasure to incorporate counseling and nutrition guidance to my work. Having personally struggled with asthma and colitis, I have discovered that together with emotional support; food, nutrition & lifestyle awareness can be absolutely healing. I have also seen in others, how simple changes in diet can be completely life transforming. It has been a most exciting process thus far, and I am still learning. I work with individuals, couples and small groups, in person and on the 'phone, so I may work with people wherever they are located.

As a health counselor I offer you a really sincerely open pair of ears, and my absolute intention for your wellness. I will be your "guide on the side" on the road to wellness.

Please contact me to schedule a free health history consultation.

Warmly,

Sacha Jones

Holistic Health Counselor AADP

Stiggly Holistics NYC

Testimonials

"Sacha Jones is a blessing. Her passion for her work as a holistic health counselor (and for life in general!) is obvious from the first consultation. Taking into account the individual issues and goals of her clients, Sacha assists in creating new ways of living that arise from the relationship each of us has to our sustenance---that which nourishes our souls as well as our bodies. She is one who literally practices what she preaches and gently inspires just about anyone who comes in contact with her to stop and smell the roses along this path of life---and maybe do a little composting as well! From her popular tours of the farmers' markets, to her workshops on natural home made cleaning products, to her ever appreciated 24 hour "vent" line, Sacha compassionately and patiently offers a vast array of information on healthful living options to anyone who is interested in a healthier and happier way of being. A blessing indeed." Annette Ferguson, Certified Reflexologist

"Sacha's workshops and tours are first rate. She is very energetic, knowledgeable, and clear about how to incorporate new and healthy practices into our every day busy lives. I have learned a lot; I especially liked learning how to make my own shampoo so that I will save a lot of money and use less chemicals over the years to come." Anamaria, NYC

"My understanding of nutrition as something much more than just the food we eat has grown enormously; Sacha's extensive knowledge, wisdom, wit and goodwill and energy have greatly enhanced my life, spurring me to meet some necessary and some long-cherished goals, and to really understand my health as a truly holistic entity. I love getting emails from her, whether they are informational or inspirational, they

are always worth my time. I have not felt as well as I do now in years! I eagerly look forward to my sessions and feel that I've not only gained a trusted teacher but a wonderful friend." Audrey Peterson, client

"I've had the pleasure joining Sacha for her farmer's market tour, the spring cleaning workshop and the bike riding group. Time spent with Sacha is grounding, informative and nurturing. In the multitude of topics she covers, she offers sound, solid advice and ideas. I really enjoy the way Sacha's workshops are comfortably interactive. There has always been an eclectic mix of people and I have always walked away feeling inspired and motivated to do something for myself whether it be to eat seasonal food, ponder where my food comes from, honor my body, or consider the beauty and importance my own health or the planets. I love the way Sacha encourages you to think for yourself and make changes without being pushy or dogmatic. I am really looking forward to the green clean workshop as I know I will be coming home with some invaluable knowledge and a renewed outlook on life. Thanks for everything you have done for me Sacha, you are a gem." Sarah Hams, NYC

"I took Sacha's non-toxic cleaning workshop and was amazed to learn about how easy it is to make your own cleaners, how much more cost-effective, and how much better for the environment and our bodies! My cat had been throwing up after I washed the floors with a commercial cleaner, but now that I'm using a non-toxic, homemade cleaner to mop with, he's completely stopped throwing up. It's amazing! And, I really enjoy making and using my own cleaning supplies - I feel closer to my home, and my husband and I love the aromas of lemon, rosemary, and lavender in my new non-toxic cleaning supplies. The workshop was extremely organized, fun, and I left with a huge bag of goodies that I made myself. Thanks Sacha!!" Cathryn Davis Zommer, Documentary Filmmaker

"As an avid cook (and general epicurean) fresh food in season is a passion of mine. Yet in this great city of ours, finding and understanding fresh, nature friendly, organic food can be difficult because the there is so much to choose from! Sacha's tour of the Union Square Market opened my eyes to new sources of great farm fresh organic food. The tour itself is great fun and educational. Mom’s bring your kids, or if you work close enough do a lunch time tour! Eat fresh raw scallops that taste better than candy, eat heirloom tomatoes that are sweet and succulent, buy fresh cut flowers that don’t ruin the environment. Sacha will lead you through each of the producers, give you tips on what’s good and what’s in season, what stalls are organic and little nuggets of information about the producers. What better way to spend an afternoon! p.s. Bring your own bag." Paul, NYC

"Shopping at the market with Sacha was like having someone give you a secret password, like learning the local language." - Bryan Waterman, greatwhatsit.com

I have known Sacha Jones for over 18 months. During which time I have had the pleasure of knowing her as a friend as well as participating in her workshops and one to one coaching sessions. Her workshop designs are always imaginative relevant and practical. Her delivery style is always inclusive, warm and inspiring. Sacha brings an immense energy and passion in her unshakeable belief that we can make a difference to ourselves as well as the environment. I loved her Green Cleaning Workshop. It was practical, fun as well as useful. It offered new and fresh ways of cleaning. The energy and skills that Sacha brought to the session allowed participants to engage at a number of different levels. It was easy to get inspired about the different ways to approach cleaning and to make the connections with all the toxic cleaning products that are out there. By the end of this session you would be hard pushed not to rethink what you had under your sink.

Sacha’s love of anything that is green and organic is clearly demonstrated in its full glory in her Farmer's Market Tours. She takes you on a wonderful journey which is both practical and informative. Although I had been going to the market on and off for over 6 months Sacha was still able to help me discover parts of the Farmers Market that I had clearly missed.

Rachel Furze, BridgeBuilders STG Ltd, Director of Programmes

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