As an enthusiastic home cook, I've been struggling with weight gain for decades. Even with a rigorous exercise schedule I'd put on pounds and not lose them. Michelle gave me a whole different understanding of how to deal with food. I still make exciting and delicious dinners while losing that last pounds, and reaching my target goal. Also I'm confident I can maintain my weight read more

I recently completed a CGM Experience led by Michelle Dwyer, a brilliant health coach who uses Continuous Glucose Monitors to help participants understand how food affects their bodies. I joined out of curiosity, hoping to gain some clarity around my own energy levels. I absolutely gained that and MORE. Michelle is approachable, supportive, encouraging, and gifted at educating her clients. During the two-week session, each participant wears a CGM that gathers their personal data, and Michelle guides us through understanding what it all means. Watching my glucose levels respond to foods in real time is addictively fascinating, but having her explain why it's happening is what makes the experience truly beneficial. Michelle holds space with ease and compassion. She never labels anything as good or bad--even foods are simply described as nourishing or depleting--and she gently diffuses any self-criticism that arises, helping the whole group release judgement, and relax into curiosity instead. This group has definitely improved my relationship with food. I now understand so much more about which foods help me feel steady and which ones tend to spike and crash my energy--and deplete my pancreas. I'm more aware, and far more connected to how my body responds to foods and why. If you want to better understand your own energy patterns and understand how foods react in your body, this program is genuinely worth your time and money. It's budget-friendly, eye-opening, empowering, and honestly, worth repeating. Every round gives you new insights about your body, and those insights make a big difference! read more

I recently joined Michelle's Continuous Glucose Monitor group, and I am SO glad I did! It was an easy way to gain valuable information about my own biochemistry, and how my body responds to different foods. Even though it was a group experience, the live group calls and group chat gave us plenty of opportunities to get our questions answered directly by Michelle. I highly encourage anyone who is considering the CGM to just do it!!! There is massive value in this group. You will come out of it feeling empowered and motivated to make long-lasting changes. read more

Michelle is fantastic! Though living an active lifestyle, with a healthy-ish diet, I wasn't feeling myself, chased energy and was overwhelmed with the barrage of information about nutrition. Michelle offered information, and personalized, non-radical, holistic approach that took into account my perimenopausal experiences, and autoimmune disorder. Michelle knows her field! Michelle is generous, organized, and accessible. I really appreciated her re-cap emails after our meetings. I feel better at 51 than I have felt in a long time. read more

It was a game changer for me to find Michelle. My primary care team kept saying nothing was wrong with my body but I have experienced all kinds of symptoms. Michelle was able to give a holistic view of my health and I have learned a lot of new concepts from her. I got to know what problem was with my stomach and she was able to point out what else to test to see what other problem I may have. With her help I was able to find the root cause for those symptoms! I appreciate her help so much! read more

"Michelle is extremely knowledgeable about nutrition and is very intuitive in identifying and removing the roadblocks that might keep her clients from achieving their goals. She has vast knowledge, is committed to looking at the whole person (body, mind, and spirit). She is generous, responsive, and receptive and works beside you to find realistic solutions that are both effective and sustainable. Michelle has been instrumental in helping me to navigate post-menopausal body changes and given me tools to take my power back intelligently, resourcefully, and gracefully. I highly recommend her to anyone looking create and maintain a healthy lifestyle!" Andrea D. Orinda, CA read more

I came to Michelle a few months after giving birth with the initial goal to lose "the baby weight." But after our first meeting, I came away with a much more holistic view of my health and the role nutrition, supplements, and a balanced lifestyle all play in it. First and foremost, I found Michelle to be incredibly knowledgeable. She recommended a plan specifically designed to support my milk production while keeping my energy up. She then met me where I was at with a nutrition plan. I didn't have time to spend hours in the kitchen or meal prep in advance. She recommended easy to prepare and pre-made meals that were nutritiously dense and delicious. Throughout our meetings, she gave me a ton of support and encouragement. After meeting with Michelle for a few months, my milk supply stayed consistent, I felt more energetic and confident about my food choices. As a bonus, I did lose most of the "baby weight" I was initially wanted to lose--but it felt more like an added bonus, rather than the end goal. I definitely recommend Michelle. She's an asset for anyone looking to improve their health and overall wellbeing. read more

Michelle is an amazing source of inspiration, knowledge, and support! She helped me see my health & well-being BIG picture, beyond diet and exercise, and my life has been forever changed. read more

I've been having a group session (together with a couple friends, all 3 of us with chronic health issues, my two friends diagnosed and myself unofficially, the 3 of us in our 40s) with Michelle for only 2 weeks, as my friends and i had gone on a 2-week "health reset retreat" and what blew me away was the degree to which she tailored her advice for each of us, despite only just beginning to get to know us. Though we were kind of gambling with what we'd find with an online search for a health coach, it was such a blessing to find Michelle. What was immediately clear was her level of expertise and knowledge. Within 2 weeks, my friends and I have each found steps of progress, simply by her advising very specific natural vitamin/supplement additions (or even removals, which was in my case), on top of the dietary cleanse of all things potentially inflammatory... and within a few days of her advice, each of us experienced marked improvement (to the point of literal hopping up and down celebration and near-tears)! Michelle is DEFINITELY someone i'm recommending to friends. I really appreciate how much she listens, her very helpful and practical advice (with plenty of scientific explanation, which especially assures me, it's not "mystical" sounding), her fastidious follow-up, and her enthusiastic (but not overly perky or fawning) attitude. Though we initially wanted a health coach just for the duration of our health retreat, we've decided to extend our time with her, and we're eager to see the results in the months to come. read more

I met with Michelle last year and I am so happy I did. She is so knowledgable and easy to talk to. If you are looking for ways to support your health holistically I'd definitely recommend working with her. read more

Michelle helped me over a year ago and this review is long overdue, but the difference in my health and life after working with Michelle has improved significantly and I cannot begin to express how thankful I am for her. After giving birth to my son and shortly thereafter switching from to a plant based diet I felt great. The 'baby weight' was gone and I had more energy than ever before, but then a few months into my new diet and lifestyle I started to get ill constantly. My symptoms were all over the place; repetitive mastitis and painful blocked milk ducts, intense migraines, vertigo/dizziness, brain fog, chronic fatigue after 10+ hours of sleep each day, back pain, intense anxiety, and the list goes on. I was constantly unable to care for our newborn son, make plans, or live my life. I visited countless doctors, both family physicians and my OBGYN on multiple occasions and each time the appointment ended with the physician telling me they just "didn't know what was going on." One doctor recommended magnesium, which helped a bit with migraines, but did not heal my health issues. During my last appointment with my family physician the doctor told me that I should consider that my symptoms may be related to mental health/stress. This sent me over the edge. The only stressor during my life at this point was my health. I was certain that my symptoms were of a physical cause. At this point, I contacted Michelle and one of the things I appreciated most about her is that after our initial meeting, she told me she needed to take time to consider if she should accept me as a client. My case was different and she wanted to be sure she was going to be able to make a difference for me before taking my money. After we both agreed that there was a possibility she could help me we got to work tracking my diet and supplement intake closely. She studied what I was putting into my body and made recommendations as we went along. Michelle's knowledge never ceased to amaze me. She never claimed to have all of the answers, but she would provide me with all of the information she had and really took the time to investigate what would be best for me, all while keeping in mind that I was nursing my son and that what I put in my body had to be safe for him as well. After a few months of working with Michelle, I slowly started to get my life back. Symptoms tapered off one by one and I started to feel like a human again. I was able to continue nursing my son and finally was able to begin caring for him on my own. I went from While there were other things I discovered after working with Michelle that continued to improve my health, I still have no doubt that she is the one who started me down the right path and I will forever be thankful that she is willing to share her expertise with the world. Thank you, Michelle!! You changed my life. read more

After a year of having almost daily migraines, I discovered that sugar was one of the (many) triggers for my migraines. I was totally open to changing my diet, but there is added sugar in SO MANY foods, plus naturally occurring sugar, plus how do carbs fit into it all, plus I already have a handful of dietary restrictions...It felt completely unmanageable to try to change my eating plan without help. The free 'help' I got at Kaiser was not enough, so I found Michelle through a simple Google search and booked a free exploratory phone conversation. Our first phone conversation convinced me that she would be a great resource.I learned a lot just speaking with her for 30 minutes, and I appreciated her warm energy and down to earth manner. She totally got that I love food and was going to need some delicious treats now and again so life didn't become totally depressing. I admit I was hesitant to invest in Michelle's services. I live within my means, and this was not in my budget BUT I made it work. I got a zero interest credit card, worked some extra hours at my job, and am paying it off over 1 year (just in case anyone else needs to take a similar approach). THIS WAS A GREAT INVESTMENT!! Michelle was so organized and informative--each session was packed with personalized recommendations. She is also available to connect via email between sessions, which was especially helpful when we began working together and I was trying to get a handle on the new eating plan and supplements. Michelle is not only knowledgeable, but she also gives you tools to understand underlying issues/scientific reasons. I really felt seen, heard and respected. She helped me understand how to stabilize my blood sugar, plan meals, prepare for and enjoy a party where there wasn't any food on my plan, eat well while traveling, and when under extreme stress. We also worked on stabilizing hormone fluctuations and healing my adrenal fatigue. I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER. Working with her and and Kaiser neurologist, I have gone from daily migraines to a very manageable and minor migraine about every 10 days. If you have experienced chronic pain, you know that that is a huge improvement. Michelle is a lovely person. I always left her office feeling hopeful and energized, and I recommend her highly. read more

I worked with Michelle over a period of 6 months to reset my intentions around healthy routines and get to the bottom of some long standing digestive issues. Michelle is knowledgeable and highly skilled at her craft and she is easy to talk with as well. She is a great listener and provided such a wonderful container for our work. I also have an autoimmune condition and she was able to teach me about what foods can be supportive. As a direct result of our work I feel generally much better and have some great tools I can access to get me back on track. I also lost weight and was able to release inflammatory foods. I highly recommend working with Michelle if you are looking for a skilled, intelligent and compassionate health coach! read more

I could not recommend working with Michelle more! When looking for a health coach and nutritionist, I wanted to find someone who would complement the guidance that I was receiving from my primary care physician. I sought out Michelle because I was having symptoms of brain fog, fatigue, and intense anxiety - but nothing was showing up on blood tests ordered by my doctor, and my therapist felt like my anxiety was not totally mental health related. Michelle is a compassionate health provider, and from our first conversation I felt like I was really being listened to and had a partner and advocate in my health care needs. After our first session together I felt empowered with my care plan and shortly after I began a new supplement and diet regimen, I started to feel better. Michelle helped me reframe my diet as a form of self care, which has positively impacted my relationship to healthy eating and food. Michelle is truly an expert in the field and I am so grateful that I've been able to work with her. read more

Michelle brings so much compassion and support into our sessions. I've learned so much about myself and my relationship to food in our work together. She brings a lot of rigor, curiosity, and a good dose of laughter into her client work. I would highly recommend Michelle's coaching services to anyone looking to gain clarity about their health goals and support for their journey. read more

I first discovered Michelle as the co-creator of a fabulous online course I was taking called Feng Shui Your Mind, Body, Spirit (https://www.udemy.com/feng-shui-your-mind-body-spirit). Michelle and her co-creator, Jill Lebeau, have designed a beautiful gift for awakening souls that enhances our journey and very much fills the role of "midwife" as we labor to give birth to our true selves: fully awake and connected to Spirit. The recordings are uplifting and easy to follow.  I am inspired when they share examples of overcoming their own challenges.  It's all about shifting perspective and choosing to look at things is a more positive way. I LOVE the expertise in health and nutrition that Michelle brings to this online course! This means that lots of the examples throughout the recordings and activities address one of my personal issues; making healthy food choices. I learned to take the judgement out of foods by simply thinking of them as 'nourishing' or 'depleting' foods rather than good vs bad. If I choose a 'bad' food, I feel GUILTY, but I can intentionally choose a depleting food on occasion with the knowledge that there will be some consequences - no guilt needed! I have found new enthusiasm for my personal eating plan simply because I stopped thinking of it as "restricted and deprived and lacking" and decided that it is a sacred commitment to practicing self-love! The course has a PDF "playbook" full of fun and easy activities to help us shift our thinking and clarify personal goals. I explore them in depth for as long as I like before moving on to the next recording and more fun, easy ways to shift my thinking and make lasting improvements in my health and well-being!   When I contacted Michelle for my complimentary discovery session she sent a very thorough intake form. When we talked on the phone she not only tailored the session around my personal goals and questions, it was obvious she had spent a lot of time familiarizing herself with the details of my food and health history. She made me feel like the only client on earth! The thing she did that made the biggest impression on me was that she complimented me on all of the steps toward well-being I had already taken. I had been so focused on "What do I do next?" That I had completely forgotten to take stock in how far I have come and how much better I am feeling due to each and every one of those changes I was willing to make for my health! Having positive support makes a HUGE impact when making changes in our lives, and Michelle is a wonderfully supportive coach who helps her clients improve their health and well-being in fun, easy, positive, uplifting ways! I quickly learned how to increase my personal energy instead of depleting it with miserable thoughts and depleting foods. I was feeling powerless in so many little ways and now I feel empowered and far more confident than I did just a few weeks ago! read more

I had the great privilege to work with Michelle last Summer while I was dealing with several health challenges. She is highly knowledgeable in the field of health and nutrition. She really takes the time to listen with care and compassion and helped me greatly taking back the reigns on my health. I can't recommend her services highly enough! read more

Who knew that a simple Facebook post could change my life? I have struggled with my weight most of my life and have lost 20 - 30 pounds several times, but have always gained it back and more. Things came to a head in August, 2012. I had been trying to lose weight all summer, my Doctor recommended a low carb diet with very little instruction, and a week later I had my first gall-bladder attack. I put a query out there on Facebook to find some support/advice from friends who had dealt with similar problems. Michelle Dwyer sent me a message offering her help. (We knew each other from growing up). Michelle spent over an hour on the phone with me discussing my needs, goals and questions about how to proceed with a low carb and now, very low fat diet as well. She was able to give me suggestions about what foods to eat, quantities to eat, how often to eat, how to balance my nutritional needs with my new restrictions, ideas on supplements to help with digestion and to help with the gall-bladder symptoms, etc. The best part, is that it was all real food. She wasn't trying to sell me on some powder, drug or product. All of her suggestions were things that I could buy at any grocery store or occasionally a health food store. When we finished our phone meeting, I had gone from feeling clueless and frustrated to having knowledge and goals. Michelle emailed me a summary of everything we had talked about so that I didn't have to take notes while on the phone. Periodically she would send me links to sites or articles about things that I had questions about and always offered up her time if I needed anything further. We started out touching base weekly and then eventually monthly and now are touching base more via email or as needed. To date, I have lost 40 pounds, survived my surgery with few side effects, and feel better at almost 40 years old, than I did for most of my 20s and 30s! My fasting blood glucose has dropped back down into normal range, my liver panel numbers are normal, my cholesterol is normal and I was able to stop taking my blood pressure medication! Could I have done all of this on my own? Maybe, but to have someone to talk to, to bounce ideas off of, to do the research for me, to encourage me to get that workout in, that has been invaluable! Michelle gave me one on one support and made me feel like I was her only client, and all of this was done while living over 400 miles apart!" read more

Michelle is an outstanding health coach, who gave me the nutritional jump start I needed after I had my baby. She is thoughtful in her recommendations without being preachy or judgmental. She has actionable ideas that are practical to implement for my very busy life. I am very grateful for the tools Michelle gave me and as a side note, she's just a wonderful person. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my session with Michelle. I honestly didn't know what to expect as I've always felt my overall wellness is in the category of "pretty good but could be better." Our time together was spot-on. After taking a broad look at my health and habits, we drilled down to a few improvements that (alas!) were connected. I walked away with a some concrete steps to improve my sleep and nutrition that take no additional time, which is always in short supply in my life. Our time together was totally worthwhile! Michelle is incredibly knowledgeable, good-humored, and non-judgmental, allowing me to explore the sources of habits and stresses and how they unfold daily. It was both fascinating and practical. I highly recommend working with Michelle. She's a new ally in my health. read more

Michelle is a truly gifted health coach! I began working with Michelle a year ago after a nagging feeling that my gastroenterologist and hospital-based nutritionist were not providing the best, most tailored nutrition advice for me. After a brief introductory phone call with Michelle, I was totally sold! She is warm, friendly, and utterly non-judgmental. I knew immediately that I could trust both her technical expertise about nutrition and her kindness and emotional intelligence. She helped me navigate many issues about nutrition specific to my chronic gastrointestinal disease, as well as longer term issues around eating habits I've had since childhood. While most of my work with Michelle centers around nutrition and eating, she also addresses the health and well-being of the whole person. She offers group challenges around specific eating goals, she offers general tips for emotional and physical health, and she provides excellent resources and referrals for other specialists in areas related to health and wellness. I genuinely look forward to our sessions and know that, whether I have made progress or I need to adjust my goals and troubleshoot issues, Michelle is ready and willing to help me do what's best for me and my body. read more

Michelle has been so informative during my health journey! She's coached me through hardships and has encouraged me the entire way! I've been seeing Michelle for over a year now, and still continuing to see her on a regular basis!! I've hit my personal goals of losing weight, meal prepping, planning out healthy weekly meals, new recipes, learning about certain foods that may not help my digestive system, vitamins that are helpful and specific to my needs, and becoming consistent with workouts and clean eating! I've struggled with an eating disorder for over 10 years and she is guiding me to a new, healthy and happy self! Thank you Michelle for your amazing dedication and making me feel seen and heard! I'm so blessed to have found you! Warmly, Amanda read more

I saw Michelle with the goal of trying to focus more on diet changes in a healthy and low anxiety environment. She provided a lot of value, she is very knowledgeable and her rates were fair for her services. I for sure learned a lot about nutrition, supplements and noticed a lot of positive health side effects. I had never seen a health coach or nutritionist before and am so glad I did! I worked with her for about 6 months and will likely circle back in another 6 months to learn and grow more! read more

I am a 26 yr. old woman that has suffered from painful stomachaches since I can remember. I have gone to many gastroenterologists, done countless tests, tried every pill on the market, and nothing has worked for me. I felt alone and hopeless until I met Michelle. She turned my life around. She did in 4 months what my doctors couldn't do in 20+ years. She was always available in every step of the way- very supportive. She is very knowledgeable about supplements, and different diets. SHE IS GREAT! read more

I worked with Michelle for 6 months. In that short time, my life has changed drastically for the better. Not only has Michelle helped me to lose weight and establish healthier eating habits; she helped me explore ways I can sustain these changes by examining stress factors, reframing beliefs that are not serving me, and co-writing a new narrative about my relationship with food. Michelle tailored her method to what I needed at each step of the way, and cheered me on all the while. Beyond 5 stars! read more

I have been a sugar addict (and I don't use that term lightly) for as long as I can remember. I tried so many times to quit and just couldn't. I really thought I never would. I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy and medication was not helping and was bringing on negative side effects. So I thought I'd try to manage it with life style changes. The first thing I wanted to change was my consumption of sugar. Michelle got me situated on solid nutrition first which turned down my sugar cravings enough to finally kick the habit!!! Besides feeling so much better now with the absence of sugar cravings, my Narcolepsy symptoms went away and I'm off the medication now!!!!! I am absolutely thrilled with Michelle's help! She knew what to do and our meetings were efficient and effective! She'd touch on more than just nutrition when necessary and really handled all aspects of the task at hand. I'll keep working with Michelle in the future for sure! read more

Michelle really is a nutritional goddess! At our first meeting Michelle expressed such enthusiasm about food I couldn't help but find myself really excited to explore new eating habits that I thought would never work with my lifestyle. I love food. Everything about it! Researching recipes, preparing the meal, setting the table, and all the leftovers to enjoy for the week makes me emotional in a giddy/happy way. I never skimped on ingredients- full fat, full sugar. Eventually eating like a 250 pound man caught up with me. But growing up I learned that "dieting" meant "starving" and I was not prepared to give up anything in regard to my 3 square meals. I also had little energy throughout the day and I was relying on sugar and caffeine to get me through. I gained so much knowledge about myself: why (and how) I emotionally eat, and how to keep a healthy relationship with food. Not only did I learn a lot about nutrition, but I learned a ton about myself and how to keep a balanced eating lifestyle - a style that is still evolving. I find myself researching vegan recipes that are really delicious and totally satisfying. Even though I know I can never be full vegan its nice to know the option is available! Re-learning how to eat is hard work, and its a daily practice. Michelle is truly excited to help, there is no hurdle too large or too small for her to help you tackle. I highly recommend contacting Michelle with any food/nutrition questions! read more

I was suffering from extreme constipation before I started working w/ Michelle, but after she recommended several herbal supplements & we slightly changed some of my eating habits, I was on a regular digestive schedule and feeling so much better. We also worked on tackling some of my intense bloating, and even though it's been hard for me to give up certain foods, Michelle is always so supportive & kind, & knows so much about health & wellness--she is joy to work with and I trust her completely. read more

I went to see Michelle because I was often feeling bloated and icky. I've always eaten healthy and have a lot of awareness about food, however, I also knew I was eating too much sugar and was dealing with hormonal changes as I age (yes, it's true - it happens). My weight was slowly creeping upwards. I wasn't sure what I would get out of the sessions given my food awareness, but I was open to learning since my approach to eating wasn't really working so well anymore. Right off the bat, Michelle created an open space to talk about the process and how I was open but unsure, which in turn created a trusting relationship between us. I learned more than I expected and in a supportive, non-judgmental way. There was the obvious need to cut back on sugar, but by how much? I learned how to put specific parameters around that and how to read food labels specifically for sugar content - that was an eye opener especially since I had always read food labels, but without knowing how much was too much. In addition, although I was aware of the need for portion control, the reality is that I did not know how to translate that to my needs and my diet. Michelle helped me understand portion sizes in such a simple way that the information immediately stuck in my head and I was able to apply it. I also knew I needed to eat more protein (more than one person had told me that in ways that I was not able to apply in reality), and again, Michelle helped me to figure out ways to do that with foods I would enjoy and not feel like I was over eating just to get the protein in. As a matter of fact, I started experimenting with various plant-based options for protein, which brought more variety and interesting meals into my diet versus only relying on eggs, chicken, fish, and meat. I like to cook but felt conflicted because I don't always have much in the evening after work but at the same time do not like to eat late. Michelle gave me easy to create options that are never boring. Kind of like "mix and match" meals. I enjoyed Michelle's positive, warm, and supportive approach and feel like I came out of our sessions more informed in ways that are realistic and applicable. read more

Michelle is a vital addition to anyone's personal wellness team! She is a wealth of knowledge and provides really good nutritional advice, especially for vegetarians. She helps set simple, achievable goals. I thought I was doing a lot of good things for my body as it pertains to nutrition, but Michelle seemed to have many recommendations for the missing ingredients in my diet. I felt confident after my first session and was so thankful to have someone to lay out a plan for me and point me in the right direction in a world with so many options! Michelle is a warm, caring professional and human being! read more

Hell, ya! This woman is a nutritional goddess. Michelle is insightful, knowledgeable, and nurturing, and her holistic guidance has been invaluable to me in developing-- and achieving-- a diverse range of health and fitness goals! I started working with her to keep my vegan-based diet nutritionally balanced, as I had recently cutting back on several foods due to physiological (and ethical) sensitivities. She's incredibly open-minded and non-judgmental, and manages to stay completely down-to-earth, especially considering her depth of clinical knowledge and concurrent role researching and reporting on her own nutritional studies. Her humility and acceptance has made me feel even more committed to her ideas, and her encouragement and guidance has pushed me to overcome every obstacle I've encountered. As a former competitive athlete, I've worked with several dieticians and nutritionists to figure out the best ways to make my vegetarian diet appropriate to an elite training regimen. Previous clinician approaches have been to insist I add meat and fish to my diet--but Michelle was refreshing and incredibly non-dogmatic. She took a look at me as a whole person with a particular lifestyle, rather than scrutinizing tedious, incomprehensible nutritional details which never held much relevance for me. She suggested making modifications and offered ideas for new routines and recipes at a pace compatible with my comfort zone-- giving me complete control over how fast or slow I wanted to experiment and institute changes. I've been especially impressed with Michelle's attention to the psychological nuances of eating healthy, an approach which informed me on levels that other specialists had never considered approaching. Within a week I was noticing positive changes in my body and mind, and months later I continue to see and feel benefits. Inspiring! read more

TLDR; I lost 40lbs in 3 months. -------- I only saw Michelle 3 times, and in those 3 visits she somehow Jedi mind-tricked me into not only losing weight, but improve my quality of sleep. I went in expecting/ wanting basically a recipe book. Something like, eat this like this and you will lose weight. I didn't want to have to do anything, just follow some instructions like a robot and hopefully drop pounds. While that certainly would have been pretty easy, and of course I did get some recipes, but what I got was so much simpler. Michelle was very easy to talk to, being very careful not to rob me of the food/ habits that I enjoy. She just gave me some very simple, reasonable tweaks that somehow resulted in more than I could have expected. My greatest recollection was her telling me "Don't do it often but when you do, make it count! Enjoy it, and then be aware of how you feel after." read more

I started seeing Michelle in Feb 2016, partly to lose the 30 pounds I'd gained on an antidepressant (boo!) and partly because I wanted to see if there were changes I could make to my diet and lifestyle that would help me manage the depression and anxiety I've struggled with since childhood. If anyone had told me before this last few months what a difference improved gut health and keeping my blood sugar steady could make in my mental health, I would NEVER have believed them. I was definitely ready for something different in mental health treatment than I was getting from my conventional health care provider, though. Michelle's treatment was something different, that's for sure! But it has been surprisingly easy to carry out and I find myself enjoying food as much as ever--if not MORE, and I like cooking for the first time ever!-- with no intention of going back to my old ways of eating. So let's make one thing super clear-- Michelle LOVES food. And she knows how to make really healthy, simple food delicious and satisfying. Michelle taught me to pay attention to my body and helped me work out a new eating plan that fit my needs. When I realized I was spending too much on fancy food products (convert's enthusiasm!), Michelle helped me dial back the expensive items and save money while still eating the best food for me. She has really easy build-a-meal charts that have revolutionized meal planning for me and made it something I rely on (which, in addition to treating my body well, has also saved me money--I eat out only as a genuine treat now, not because I don't know what to make myself at home). Michelle is body positive and believes in meeting your body's needs without feeling deprived. Every time I've brought up calories, she's reminded me that the most important thing is to give my body what it needs to feel satisfied and redirected my planning to things like cutting sugar, increasing protein, etc to improve my body's health. She has encouraged me to follow my body's signals to know when it is healthy, not the numbers on the scale. After six sessions with Michelle, my results are still surprising to me: -I've lost 20 pounds in 4 months, and still losing. My body looks and feels great! -I can "hear" my body's signals--I know, for example, that if I choose to indulge in pizza and ice cream, I am going to feel bloated and icky the next day. (Michelle has also helped me identify when it's okay to say "what the hell" to the bloating because I want my favorite treat once in a while!) I know what foods are going to make me feel energetic and happy and what's likely to leave me feeling blue and bloaty. -My moods are more stable than they've been in ages. Nutritional coaching has felt more effective against depression and anxiety than the antidepressant that put 30 extra pounds on me. I rarely feel anxiety these days and when I do, I have some new food and exercise based calming tricks. -I still like sweet foods, but I am no longer an unstoppable sugar fiend--it's an occasional treat, and I don't *want* to overdo it. Michelle is terrific at what she does, and I would (and have) recommend her enthusiastically to anyone who wants to figure out what their body needs and change their eating for the better. Yaaay Michelle! read more

After my meeting with Michelle, she followed up with a very clear outline of suggestions, as well as written reminders of all we had discussed. She knows about all the diets and supplements, but didn't push anything on me, rather gave me options. I really appreciated her focus on the mind-body connection, which was supported by concrete suggestions of how to decrease stress in order to alleviate some of my physical issues. I felt respected and honored during the session and left feeling confident and inspired. read more

I'm in my early fifties and for years was carrying 10 -15 lbs that I couldn't get rid of. I had nearly given up. I was eating fairly healthy but she taught me to see the hidden sugars I was consuming. She took me grocery shopping and showed me great alternatives. I've lost the weight, found lots of new food options and truthfully eat more now than before without gaining weight. Losing the weight makes me feel so much happier. Michelle is super knowledgeable, listened to my unique needs and gave me creative solutions. I highly, highly recommend her--it was definitely worth my time and money. read more

I found Michelle at a very low point in my life, having been sick for over a year to the point I could barely function each day. I was constantly ill, and had barely enough energy to get through a work day (sometimes I couldn't), and spent every weekend resting to get ready for the next work week. Even the simplest of errands were too much for me. No one knew what was wrong and I was completely overwhelmed by the number and variety of symptoms. At first, I was not sure if a nutrition consultant could solve all my problems, but I did not know where else to turn. Michelle was incredibly compassionate, encouraging, and knowledgeable, and gave clarity to my health problems. Her warm and caring personality came through right away, and made it easy to open up and have a conversation about what suggestions would work best for me. She even predicted most of the problems she thought were going on -- and then had me get tests and see someone to confirm (yes, she was right!). It felt like she was going above and beyond at every session and aside from her amazing suggestions, she also proved to be an excellent coach and helped me have hope again. By carrying out all her suggestions related to tests, doctors, diet, and supplements, within a span of several months I am already almost back to normal! I had nearly forgotten what "normal" felt like by the time I saw her, and am incredibly grateful to Michelle for, as dramatic as this sounds, helping me get my life back. read more

After struggling with digestive and tummy trouble for a year, visiting many doctors and finding no improvements, a friend recommended me to Michelle. Not only did I learn a lot about general nutrition and health from Michelle, but I feel great now. She's put me on a path of making the right choices regarding food and nutrition - ones catered to my specific needs. She went out of her way to provide me with all the support I needed on my path to feeling good everyday. Highly recommend! read more

As a healthcare professional myself, I am always looking for quality people to refer my patients to for care. Michelle has provided helpful and caring nutrition consultations to many of my patients and I am grateful that she is so good at what she does. read more

Michelle was such a great person to work with! As a medical doctor, I was skeptical about how much I could learn from our sessions going in, but I was blown away by the depth of Michelle's knowledge. I used tips and concepts we discussed with my patients (and family... and friends). She's so warm and approachable, and what I liked the most was how tailored our sessions and goals were to my specific questions and needs. Now that I've gone Bitchin' Sauce, I'll never go back... :). read more

I hired Michelle to keep me rolling forward, strong and on track towards my fitness goals. And she was stellar on every count. She's an expert, keeps totally current, very personable, listens well, created a completely customized plan following my wishes, added great insights, tools and approaches and has fabulous recipes and ideas. I'm an experienced coach myself in the executive domain so I know what great coaching looks like. Michelle is it. I recommend her with 5 stars. read more