You’re a health-conscious go-getter.

You take care to fill your body with healthy foods and make time for exercise!

But it doesn’t feel like it’s enough.

You’re not sleeping well, your cravings are out of control and your gut is a hot mess. And while you don't usually worry about the 5-10 lb swing, the scale keeps going up. Despite trying all the typical remedies, they just aren’t working and you just feel so UNWELL. It doesn’t make sense!

Like you, I was following the “rules”, and it wasn’t working. I was exasperated; thought I was doing "everything" right. I was training for marathons, I’d cut out gluten and dairy, but everything that I had been taught “being healthy" was incomplete. There’s so much more to health than diet and exercise.

MOST PEOPLE JUST WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT.

That’s their ultimate goal. But IBS, acne, poor sleep, unexplained weight gain - they're all signs of more significant problems. And when you step back and look at your health from a bigger perspective, it’s the bigger problems that you need to solve. That’s the kind of work that I do. I’m not a weight loss coach. Weight loss can be a by-product of the work that I do, but it’s not the ultimate milestone that my clients are aiming for.

Hi! I’m Naomi!

I’m an expert in Functional Nutrition, a nerd when it comes to clean living, and my obsession is debunking fad diets and weight loss myths by teaching others where food meets physiology so they understand where health and healing truly begins.

A San Francisco Bay Area-based health coach, 21-Day Sugar Detox Coach, podcaster and puppy mama to Coco Pop, my happiest days are spent empowering health-conscious women to speak their truth and become leaders in their own healthcare.

I’m a...

20-year veteran of Silicon Valley
A Certified Health Coach qualified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Practitioner of Functional Nutrition (educated and trained by the Functional Nutrition Alliance)
21-Day Sugar Detox Coach
Four-time marathoner and fitness enthusiast
Creator and host of The Live FAB Life Podcast
Educator in holistic health
An advocate for clean living, safer beauty and a Beautycounter consultant and mentor

+ Learn More About Me...

There was a time when I was tired, stressed and more than 40 lbs. overweight. I needed a change, and when I found running, I embraced it with both arms and threw myself into it full speed. With all this passionate dedication to running, I was missing - or maybe just ignoring - the signs that my body couldn't take it anymore. Crippling insomnia, middle-of-the-night hunger pains, and the injuries.

Then came the real problems - IBS was the first diagnosis, followed by adrenal fatigue, hypoglycemia and a fatty liver. Next came hypothyroidism, SIBO and heavy metal toxins accompanied by unexplained weight gain.

Like you, I had been following the “rules”, and it wasn’t working. I was exasperated; thought I was doing "everything" right. I was training for marathons, had cut out gluten and dairy, but as I’ve learned, everything that I had been taught “being healthy" was incomplete.

I wanted answers to the problems I was experiencing, and I wanted to know how to fix them.

Why was I eating what the fitness magazines recommended and yet, I was still unhealthy?
How were all of my health issues related, as the experts say?
Could I have done something differently to avoid these issues?

I began working with a functional medicine doctor and discovered how food could be medicine, that rest and recovery are as important as exercise, and that emotions and values are essential to our bodily health.

I realized I have something to share with others who push themselves too hard, too far, too fast. My natural curiosity was the perfect starting point in helping others discover their own health issues, the best ways to get around and through them, and how to give themselves the exercise, rest and nutrition to support a whole-body-mind healthy lifestyle.

So I went back to school to study integrative and functional nutrition. Today I’m a Certified Health Coach, specializing in Functional Nutrition.

This means:

I seek to understand the whole person and all aspects of your life
We address the environment and circumstance in which your signs, symptoms or diagnosis manifested
I fill the communication and educational gaps that exist between you, your doctor, and your other healthcare practitioners

The work that I do goes beyond coaching. It’s not just about diet and exercise. It’s changing your mindset and the way that you think about your health - to consider your personal history, environment inputs, community, culture - everything that influences your well-being.

It’s not just about being your cheerleader (though I am in your corner!). I also educate you on how to figure out what's going in your body - how everything is connected, how to make correlations and connect the dots, then, how to make sustainable diet and lifestyle modifications that work for you - that will help you to reach your goals.

HELPING OTHERS is my passion!

In an era of quick fixes, fad diets and conflicting health information, I provide nutrition and lifestyle coaching and counseling to teach you where health and healing truly begins, so you can take control of your own health again!

GET STARTED WITH FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION

Testimonials

“I had migraines and gastric issues. I was paying attention to what I was eating, but I wasn't sure what caused my pains. I wanted to do something different and felt that giving up sugar would be good for my body. In the beginning, it was scary, but Naomi was always there to give me suggestions. I feel different now. I don't feel sluggish anymore like I used to. I have more energy now than I did before and I haven’t had any migraines. I'm so grateful for Naomi’s help! The 21-Day Sugar Detox was so was easy to follow, and the food was good! It was the best investment I've made!”

- Judy Caban, Danbury, Connecticut

"Before finding Naomi, I was struggling with rather severe IBS symptoms and finding absolutely no help with traditional doctors. I found Naomi’s story online and was so excited to find someone who understood what I was going through. I reached out to Naomi and am so glad I was able to work with her as it’s changed my life. Not only do I feel better physically and have my IBS symptoms under better control, but I learned how to navigate the healthcare I still need going forward, and how to embrace a whole new mentality around my health. Naomi really helped me to find my new normal with food and to shift my thinking from “I can’t have that” to “Is it worth it?” Sometimes it’s worth it. Removing the guilt and learning to make active choices has alleviated the mental stress that used to come with my diet. I am so thankful for everything Naomi has taught me and would definitely recommend her to anyone struggling with his or her health as well."

- Kristen Aigeldinger, Pennsylvania

"I was very busy and not feeling too good, and I thought I need to spend some time to look after myself. Then I saw Naomi's program on Facebook, and I knew, that this is exactly the right thing to do for me. I was expecting a real stressful week. Stopping to drink coffee is the hardest thing for me – because I really like it It showed me, how addicted I am and what the absence of caffeine is causing to my body. Regarding the food I ate, I was surprised: I had different things – and some things I never bought before – but it was all very delicious. After the program, I began to reintroduce “regular” food. After some days, It turned out that gluten does have a serious effect on me - it makes me tired. One advice for people: the right mindset is the most important thing. Think about what you will do, and why you want to do it. Focus on the benefits it might bring. Eating clean and healthy will always have a positive impact on your body. Once this is clear, the rest is a piece of cake (which you are not allowed to eat :)"

- Martin Schmitz, Cologne, Germany

"I was never really concerned about eating well. I knew that eating the right foods was important but never spent much time and effort on it. Over the past several years I have noticed a change in my body. I was eating the same foods as before but started to put on weight and it was extremely hard to lose it. I reached out to Naomi and she made some suggestions as to how to begin looking at the food I was eating. Then I joined her program and was amazed at how quickly the weight started to come off. It is by no means magic. It takes discipline but I'm more aware of what I eat and find myself making healthier choices every day. This is just the beginning and I am eager to continue working with Naomi!"

- Becki Murashige, Honolulu, Hawai'i

"I'm 75 years old and always been very active. So I was surprised when my doctor told me that I had diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol! My initial response was denial. Eventually, I had to start taking a ton of medications that only made me feel sicker and my blood sugar was still out of control. I was taking up to 16 different drugs a day! With Naomi's encouragement, I started eating more veggies, less pasta, bread, and rice. And I started drinking smoothies! Now that I'm eating healthier, I have more energy - and I'm sleeping better too! And the extra weight is slowly coming off! My blood sugar has leveled off, and at my last visit, my doctor took me completely off of insulin! Thank you, Naomi, for helping me to reach my goals!"

- Florita Diorec, Honolulu, Hawai'i

“Naomi helped me see that there were so many possibilities to living healthily. I love that she had a substitute for all of my unhealthy habits, and her consistent follow-up really helped to keep me accountable of my goals."

- Maya Elious, Atlanta, Georgia

"I had a huge sweet tooth and wanted to get a handle it. I knew I'd be all in the first week, but I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to stick with coming home and preparing something from scratch every single night. But Naomi gave a lot me of great suggestions and I honestly, that’s the reason that I was able to complete the program. If any part of you is considering doing the 21-Day Sugar Detox, Naomi makes it doable. No matter what I struggled with, she was always available to support me. I think about things differently now and I learned how to improve my relationship with food."

- Vicky Cook, Danbury, Connecticut