I received my training and certification 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.

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

Testimonials

"During the past six months I have had the opportunity to work with Sonya as my IIN counselor. It has been a valuable experience providing great insight into what makes a successful Health Counselor. She has consistently been on time providing a nourishing and supportive environment. We have had great discussions on primary and secondary foods. She listens well, challenges me when appropriate and provides me with constructive suggestions and guidance. Her insights have broadened my understanding of the vision and philosophy of IIN. She has supported me in all aspects of the school curriculum. Sonya is an excellent counselor. During my sessions with her I have grown both personally and professionally. She is a gifted and loving person. Thank you, Sonya for the support, guidance and wonderful discussions."

Albert Gale - Connecticut,Student client

“Sonya is a tremendous health counselor – not only is she very professional, but she is personable – a very warm and caring individual. My experience with Sonya this year has lead to a resolution of my career woes (I quit my job and found another one I love, in addition to starting my own business), and my health woes (I was having digestive problems and was found to have gluten intolerance and candida). It is with her help that I learned how to better listen to my body and what it needed, and to do that often, not just in times of sickness. My whole life now is much better than it was 9 months ago: my relationships have healed, become deeper, or I’ve let some of them go. My career is fulfilling, my spiritual life is richer, and I’m exercising more. Much appreciation goes to Sonya for her assistance. “

Adrienne Ramo - Ohio, Student client.

"Sonya is an interested, non intrusive, loving listener that knows when to talk, when to bring out a point and when to give understanding. I felt a genuine care with each visit and she made me very aware of what I needed to work on. Thank you. I believe we teach each other through our interactions and communications. I have had an inspirational example of that with Sonya - in that she clearly demonstrated not to be nonjudgmental, patient, non intrusive, yet get the needed results. I learned a lot from her. She was a blessing. Thank you for sharing your soul with me."

Carmelita Beets - Missouri, Student client

"When I first started working with Sonya, I was unsure how to go about my health concerns, my life goals, and how to handle my abusive past life. To start, she recommended I read three wonderful books on healing from within. These books are wonderful and had helped me so much. On each and every call, she really listened to me. I mean, I could really feel her listening to me and she always made me feel like I had all the answers inside. I always felt so happy after we spoke on the phone. She always knew just what to say, or when I needed her to just listen to me and she did that. I immediately started doing the things that she would recommend after every session and I begin to realize that I did hold all the answers for my life inside me. I took control of my life and everything started to fall into place. I couldn't wait to check back in with her for our sessions because I enjoyed them so much and I couldn't wait to share with her how I was doing. Between school and my health counselor Sonya, I had the most incredible year of my life. Thanks so much!"

Kimberly Lemberg - Maryland, Student client.