Specialties
As a holistic nutrition and health coach, I work with you to help you discover the foods and lifestyle choices that are your perfect fit. I truly believe there isn't just one perfect diet--we're all different in our likes and dislikes, our concerns, curiosities, and needs.
Massage therapy is one of the oldest healing arts that has been proven to promote health and wellness. You will be astonished how therapeutic massage touch positively affects the mind and body. I offer Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy, Thai massage and Reiki..
I offer private restorative and integral hatha yoga classes for individuals, couples and groups. Sessions can take place in my studio or in your office or home. Whether you're new to yoga or you're an experienced yogi, I will meet you where you are in your practice.
History
Established in 2009.
In 2010, I received a traditional Thai massage certification from the Thai Institute of Healing Arts in Arlington, Virginia. In 2012, I earned an advanced certification from the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I received my therapeutic massage certification from the Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage in 2018. I offer Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy and traditional Thai massage. I received my training as a Health Coach from the cutting-edge Health Coach Training Program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I work with you to help make lifestyle changes that nourish and transform you from the inside out. I am a certified Integral Yoga Teacher, specializing in restorative and hatha yoga. I have have clocked over 500 hours of training. I received my certifications in restorative, hatha, yin and adaptive yoga from the Satchidananda Ashram in Yogaville, Virginia.
Meet the Business Owner: Petra M.
I've built my business around helping others cultivate a life inspired by the joys of nourishing food, self-care and mindful exercise.
My vision is to use my education and background in integrative nutrition, health coaching, yoga and holistic health as a guide to empower women to achieve--not just hope or strive for--a vibrant and full life.
Nutritional Wisdom uses your unique health history to build an individualized wellness program that makes food and lifestyle changes not only possible, but utterly joyful. We start with food, because when we are well nourished, the other important pieces of our lives, like healthy relationships and a fulfilling career, have the space to thrive and grow.
My goal, always, is to inspire you to find and sustain your optimal level of health and the vibrant energy that lives within you. I will be there to provide your initial inspiration, but you'll find that you will naturally take over.