How would you like more energy and vitality throughout your day?
How about losing that stubborn weight that will just not come off?
Would you like to improve your digestion and heal your body of sickness and chronic ailments?
When was the last time you talked with someone about your health and received the personal attention you deserve?
It’s rare for anyone to get an hour to work on their nutrition and goals with a trained professional. As a Health Coach, I create a supportive environment that will enable you to achieve all of your health goals. I have studied all the major dietary theories and use practical lifestyle coaching methods to guide you in discovering which approach works best for you.
Most approaches to nutrition dwell on calories, carbs, fats, proteins. Instead of creating lists of restrictions and good and bad foods, I coach my clients to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and suppression.
No one diet works for everyone. I will guide you to find the food and lifestyle choices that best support you. I will also help you to make gradual, lifelong changes that enable you to reach your current and future health goals.
Client Testimonies:
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"I would never have considered myself a necessarily "unhealthy" person... I was relatively active, liked fruits and vegetables, hated fast food, worked outside, etc. But I still never would have considered myself "healthy," and I hated that about myself. So finally, instead of despising myself for all the things I'm not (like a swimsuit model or a runway star), I decided to start doing things FOR myself because I was tired of hating myself. And one of those things was to start taking care of myself nutritionally.
Like everybody else in the country, I've been bombarded since birth with the "nutritional wisdom" of fad diets, miracle pills, home gym programs, and insta-fixes (not to mention inheriting the body and food mental-issues of my mother and aunts), so I was pretty confused. Obvoiusly vegetables were a good place to start, but from trying so many different things my eating habits were confused and completely out of control. So one day I saw a sign outside DragonFly Yoga Studio advertising NUTRITION. I had heard good things about the studio and figured what the heck, give it a try. So I memorized the phone number, called when I got back to the office, and sat down with Mara that weekend to go over the details of the program. I quickly realized I LOVED her approach, and that it was a program I wanted to be a part of. I wanted to do something nice for myself, and this was so nice it felt almost indulgent. The program was great, because Mara didn't hand me a list of things to stop doing, or tell me to prepare myself for a diet of cardboard and water. We sat down and looked at my current eating/nutritional habits and my lifestyle, and step by step, implemented some realistic targeted changes. She helped me unpack my issues and baggage as related to food and self and self-image, and helped correct a lot of the lies and misconceptions I had believed for so long. One by one, these easy changes and truth-based mindsets became habits, and part of my daily life. A lot of the dietary changes we implemented were additions... adding things to my diet or daily routine that felt good to my body, helped me sleep better, and function better at work. I found in adding those things and giving them a few weeks to work, I didn't want the junk food or imbalanced living anymore. My body literally CRAVED things that were good for me, and started to almost "tell" me when it wanted or needed something (fish, vegetables, a nap, exercise, dairy, grains). The phrase Mara used was "to wake up my body's intelligence," and that is most certainly what happened. I intuitively knew what was good and I wanted it with the same intensity I had previously wanted chocolate or junk food or pasta. And it felt SO GOOD. Health-wise, I felt better than when I was in highschool as an athlete swimming miles every day. I didn't feel weighed down or sluggish anymore, and my energy levels were awesome. My chest didn't feel as heavy, my lungs felt lighter, and it didn't take as much effort to get myself moving in the morning. In the way of tangible changes, within a few months of implementing the changes in the program, I dropped some weight; I am no longer lactose-intolerant; I don't have the need for coffee every day at 3pm; my skin cleared up; my hair is healthier; my athsma and breathing problems have lessened; I went from having BRUTALLY heavy monthly cycles to light, cramp-less, easy cycles; my hormones balanced out (I had previously been on 2 different suppliments to keep them under control but don't need them now at all); my sleep got more refreshing; my BMs are healthier and more regular; and I love cooking now. And for the first time since I was 10 years old, about halfway through the program I looked in the mirror and thought I was pretty. I can't really put into words how huge that last one was and is, but for the first time in over 20 years, I looked in the mirror and liked what I saw. Not because my appearance had changed all that drastically or because I had a total extreme make-over. But because for the first time since I was a kid, I had shed my old body-image and self-image issues enough to be able to see what true health and beauty really are. And it felt like freedom. People have noticed... I get asked a couple times a week "What are you doing differently now Kelly? You look great!" That sounds like such an info-mercial, but it's literal, no exaggeration, usually at least twice a week I get asked that. But the difference isn't my wieght or my haircut. The difference is that I'm actually HEALTHY, and that I don't hate my body anymore. Mara could have come in and handed me a list of things to eat and exercises to do and rules to follow. And I'm sure they would have given me a better body and cleaned up a lot of my body systems. But Mara took the time to sit down with me and help me examine my life and practices, and then handed me the tools to go dig up the issues by the root and find healing. And my life will forever be changed because of it. I had never known that Nutrition was so much more than food. But it is. You should take the program too!" -K.A. (Cape May, NJ) "Mara is very inspiring. I tried my best to do everything she said since she seems so happy and all around healthy. I wanted to achieve that too. At the beginning of my sessions I had asthma that was out of control and I was on steroids almost all of the time. I also craved unhealthy foods constantly. I have lost the 5 lbs. I needed to lose and feel perfect. My energy level is higher. I rarely get sick anymore. I naturally crave healthier organic foods (unhealthy and fast foods gross me out now). Now at the end of my program, my asthma is under control and SO much better! I haven't been on steroids in six months, and I rarely eat all the unhealthy processed foods I used to crave. How I feel has changed dramatically for the better and I am so happy I did this program. I will take everything I learned and use this for the rest of my life. And it's all thanks to Mara and how inspired she made me feel. Thank you!!!" "Mara is so compassionate. She is very informative, and really understands how to deal with certain situations that seem impossible. I love her! She has helped me achieve great success, not only physically, but emotionally. I have more confidence in myself and I know that I can continue to have success. Learning about whole grains and how they can be prepared is awesome. I am much more relaxed. I have lost the last lingering weight without even trying. I have learned to deal with stress much better. I even sleep better! I love to cook healthy now. So many choices with whole grains. My weight is the best it's been in a long time. No more bloating! Overall, I feel wonderful! My biggest AHA! moment would be when I finally put on a little black dress and black boots after not wearing a dress for about 20 years. I have an almost perfectly flat stomach now. I feel so confident in my appearance now. My social life is very busy now and I am not dwelling on what I could have, just noticing how many special people are already in my life. I feel empowered and happy! This program has given me a new outlook on life and I plan to age so gracefully and energetically. Fifty never felt so good!!!" "Working with Mara has changed my life. As a woman who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, I found Mara on the tail end of an exacerbation of my illness. Mara helped me get all of my symptoms to the point that most days I almost forget that I have MS. Mara has a very loving, nurturing demeanor, and from the moment I met her, I felt I had know her all of my life. Her knowledge and compassion have helped me reach all of my wellness goals... and the 55 pound weight loss feels pretty good, too! I am eternally grateful that my journey brought me to Mara, and she will always hold a very special place in my heart." "I hardly know where to begin when describing my experience with Mara. I would have never believed that one person and one program could be such a powerful force in my life. Mara is a dedicated, caring, compassionate healer whose words and wisdom will travel with me throughout my life. I came to Mara with many issues involving depression, anxiety, poor body image, and many self-destructive behaviors. Throughout this program I have truly learned to respect myself, my body, my food, and my world. I have found a balance and joy in life that I never thought was possible. My weight and body are no longer problems. I don't worry about food. My body has found a balance that is perfect for me. More importantly, I feel strong and vital. Mara's program is so much more than nutrition for the body. It feeds the soul, mind and heart as well. My new found enthusiasm for nutrition and personal growth has opened up so many possibilities for me. I am so moved, touched and inspired by Mara's work that I have enrolled in The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I hope to one day enroll others in living their best life possible as Mara has done for me. The work that Mara is doing is so important. I thank her for her beautiful spirit and her devotion to her clients and to the world." "My visits with Mara have been enlightening and inspiring. Mara opens you up to an entirely new way of living and thinking. I recommend it for a positive change in your life." "I have been seeing Mara Lamanna since the beginning of May of this year; and have followed much of her suggestions regarding diet. However, she touches on more than diet and nutrition as she is a holistic healer and counselor. She gives advice on seeking fulfillment in many other areas of one’s life. She is on a spiritual path and she has touched me very deeply." "I just wanted to thank you for having Mara at your place. It was an excellent workshop. Many enlightening things!!! Truly amazing! She is such a nice person." "I thought the class was great. I gained alot of new knowledge and thought that Mara did a great job giving individual attention in a group atmosphere. Thank you for hosting that class." "I was immediately impressed with Mara's caring and warm personality. She has a genuine concern for everybody she comes in contact with and believes deeply in what she teaches. Her extensive knowledge is quite impressive on what it takes to live a healthy and nutritious lifestyle that allows people to grow mentally and physically far beyond what could be done without her help. I began taking Mara's recommendations immediately after the class and lost 7 lbs. within a month and I feel great. I look forward to having her involved in my life to help me continue to grow and be at peace with myself. I fully recommend her class to anybody who is honest enough to admit that they need help in doing the things necessary to make the corrections needed to live a happy and healthy lifestyle." "Mara Lamanna, who gave the class on healthy eating, was very knowledgeable and dynamic! Understanding how highly personalized an eating program is for each individual and how we nourish ourselves not only with food, but with many aspects of our lives is vital information for each of us. If you ever get a chance to see a presentation by her or to utilize her services I would highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity." |
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