Peter Lappin, a certified holistic health counselor and coach, founded Vibrant Living NYC in 2006 with a mission to help busy New Yorkers in demanding careers bring much needed balance to their hectic lives. “Only then,” he says, “can we perform at our best and enjoy optimal health and happiness.

Peter's workshops, groups, and individualized counseling programs introduce his clients to his holistic approach to health, which encompasses not only diet but also stress management, loving relationships, positive self-image, purposeful work, and pleasurable physical activity.

Unlike most other health practitioners, Peter addresses both physical and emotional well-being. By helping his clients reorder their priorities and achieve balance, he provides them with a blueprint for optimal health and a vibrant, joyful life—which he believes is our birthright.
 
His workshops, which have been written about in Time Out New York and the Village Voice, include:

•    Beat the Sugar Habit (Before It Beats You!)
•    Emotional Eating 101
•    Finding the Love You Want
•    “Beach Bods” or Bagels
•    New Year’s Resolution Revolution
•    Four Months to Fitness!

Peter graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wesleyan University. He completed his studies at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2007, earning accreditation from the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) and certification in Integrative Nutrition from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Testimonials

"Prior to working with Peter I was in a difficult situation and felt very overwhelmed and depressed. I was carrying a lot of stress from dealing with family issues and my job, and was not taking care of myself physically or emotionally. I knew my unhappiness was having a negative effect on my body and the people around me. I came to work with Peter because I wanted to feel more fulfilled in my life but didn’t know how to work towards that while dealing with other issues."

"Peter is extremely caring and supportive. I think he is one of the best listeners I have ever known."

"The most significant change is that I am now painting and working out despite all the judgments and negative feelings that are still lingering in the back of my mind. I think there is also a difference in my thought process. When I have those negative thoughts about myself or things around me, instead of dwelling I acknowledge those feelings. I also feel like I am beginning to gain some clarity about how I can have the life I want if I work towards it with a real plan and budgeting. I’m starting to feel like I can get out of my own way."

—Joel, Computer Analyst


"I struggled with weight loss for many years. During my six months working with Peter I managed to reach my goal weight, learn new and exciting foods and activities to use in my daily life, and I became more confident with myself and my body."

"Peter is an excellent counselor. I really enjoyed his use of reading and support materials. He is always willing to lend out books and DVDs from his personal collection to help familiarize you with new ideas. Peter is really trustworthy with personal information and an extremely warm person who is easy to open up to. "

—Dana, Arts Executive


"Peter gave me so much to think about: very powerful ways to think about what to do next in my life. Peter seems to know exactly what to say and what to ask. He helped me to uncover some very important things."

"I feel much less stress over decisions and feel more confident I will make the right ones given what I know at this time."

—Jordan, Filmmaker


"Sugar is my drug of choice most of the time when I’m tired or bored or lonely, and as I get older it is starting to catch up with me. I also have a history of diabetes in my family, so I know it’s something I need to address. After an initial consultation with Peter—a patient, nonjudgmental, open, intuitive, unconventional counselor—and some serious deliberation and number-crunching, I felt that getting support to make healthy changes would be a useful investment of time and money. I’m pleased with my ROI [return on investment] so far."

—Jillian, Restaurant Manager


"I felt that I was in poor health—mentally and physically—and needed a push to get my life (both work and home lives) back on track. Being accountable to someone really helped to give me direction and was the impetus that I needed to make some positive changes."

"Peter’s a great listener and proactive. Giving me positive, encouraging techniques for change was the key. Friends will often listen to your troubles and offer support, but usually don’t give constructive feedback."

"I now have less day-to-day stress, I’m eating more regularly and much healthier, and I’ve learned that making a healthy dinner at home doesn’t have to take hours to prepare. I’m better at balancing my home and work lives. Because of the above, my sinus allergies have gotten much better and I think I look and feel better, too."

—Monica, Attorney



"Peter is so patient, warm and supportive. I was surprised that this was not a “go-getter,” make-lists, take-no-prisoners kind of atmosphere… Instead he taught me to relax into things and do what I can do—and don’t do what I can’t."

"I feel so much more confident now in my ability to manage my time, my budget, stay focused on my goals, make decisions that are right for me, and, most importantly, not to stress out or beat myself up if I am not going “100%” that day or week."

—Lizzie, Actor


"Peter is a great sounding board. He is calm, attentive, and insightful."

"I was overcommitted to too many projects and about to start graduate school. I needed help letting go of my commitments to make room for schoolwork. I also knew that I needed help making these decisions and that my friends and family were too subjective to be the ones to help out."

"I got exactly what I needed—and then some! I was able to make some hard decisions and say goodbye to things that I loved but that were no longer the best for me. Guilt-free(!), I made space in my life for my studies and was able to focus on them without being distracted by other obligations. I also came away with some good tools to use in the future. For instance, I recently came close to over-committing myself again. Instead, I sat back and identified by priorities and acted accordingly."

—Caitlin, Graphic Designer