Nutritional Therapy
"Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food". Hippocrates 460
I received my nutritional education from Hawthorn university and through courses with Andrew Weil's Institute of Integrative Medicine. My approach to nutritional care is tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether you come in for a one time consultation or for several sessions, I am here to help!
I did the following course work with A. Weil:
- Nutrition & Botanicals for Cancer
- Nutrition & Botanicals for Prostate Cancer
- Nutrition & Botanicals for Cardiovascular Disease
- Nutrition & Botanicals for Depression & Anxiety
Food As Medicine
A science based approach to nutrition designed to address chronic disease issues such as heart disease, high cholesterol and blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer prevention and care, digestive issues, food allergies, neurological challenges such as Parkinson's, depression and anxiety.
Includes a careful assessment of your current nutritional status. You are provided with a plan tailored to your specific needs.
"After diagnoses, of central concern to a cancer patient is:
What can I do to arrest tumor growth? Between doctor appointments there are
plenty of ways to participate in improving the chances of survival: Positive
Mental Attitude, Exercise, and most important, Nutrition. Books and workshops
abound, but I recommend personal assistance from a professional. A good place
to start is with Saskia Kleinert, whose clear and concise workshop was of great
help to me in reinforcing the basics of nutrition in maintaining my quality of
life. I take into each new day her advice and guidance." Jerry C.
Prostate Cancer Survivor
Weight Management & Body-Mind Nutrition
For individuals who want to loose weight in a healthy way. A practical and customized program is delivered in phases to ensure life-long changes are made. As we build on success, clients are encouraged by immediate results. Physcial as well as emotional reasons for weight gain are explored and addressed. This "hand-holding" program includes several sessions.
"My nutrition work with Saskia has given me a deep understanding of
and profound change in my relationship with food; as a result, I am
finally free of my life-long struggle with food. He knowledge, nurturing
, encouragement, and wisdom guided me to a clear focus that has led not
just to a significant weight loss, greatly reduced cholesterol and a
high level of fitness, but to a profound peace of mind." K.W. Music
Teacher
Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition:
This program is for people who need support in figuring
our how to eat a vegetarian or vegan diet and meet all their nutritional
needs.
"My nutritional consultations with Saskia helped me
understand what vitamins and nutrients my body needs to thrive. Being a
vegetarian since I was eleven, I always had an unbalanced, sugar crazed
diet. Now I have a new sense of "healthy" and how I am going to get
there. Whenever I have questions about food and what to put or not put
in my body or my partners body or my friends body, Saskia is always
there to be supportive. I really appreciate the dedication that Saskia
creates." N.Z. Teacher
Rejuvenation Cleanse
and Detox:
For individuals looking to do a cleansing fast. Designed
to restore health, vitality, and balance. This program can address
issues such as poor immune health, recurring sinus and bronchial
infections, chronic allergies and headaches, lack or energy,
sluggishness, as well as numerous digestive issues. Includes detailed
instructions for the fast as well as support during the fast.
"Saskia gave me the tools, the support and confidence to do a
fast. I was so surprised that I did it, and that I was successful.
After three days I felt great, empowered and emotionally and physically
cleansed. Thanks Saskia!" D.J. Consultant
Vitamin/Mineral
Analysis – Nutritional Optimization:
Detailed analysis of your current nutritional intake and
recommendation to improve your nutritional status, tailored to your
specific needs.
Eating for Two:
Nutritional Support for a healthy pregnancy and
motherhood. Addresses such issues as nutrition and conception,
nutritional needs during pregnancy, gestational diabetes and nutritional
support for the new mother and child. Also see "Fertility and Pregnancy Care" page.
I went to see Saskia for nutritional guidance during mypregnancy. I am a vegan and wanted to make sure I was doing the best I could and getting
all the required nutrition. Saskia has been such a pleasure to
work with. She is very knowledgeable and it feels great to know I have
my nutritional bases covered. She checks in on me regularly and I will
continue to see her after my baby is born. I am just finishing my first
trimester and I feel great! Sarah G.
Family Plans:
Designed to create and overall healthy kitchen and food
plans based on your family's lifestyle and health goals. You learn ways
to help kids eat healthy and simplify mealtimes by having everyone eat
the same meals.
"My experience with Saskia has been AMAZING. After trying so
many diets and having been frustrated by them, Saskia taught me how to
integrate a healthy nutrition in my life style. She had me setting a
realistic goal which was to lose ten pounds. I ended up losing 21! She
really helped me to understand my relationship with the food, how to
address it and correct it. I am now in charge of my nutrition. I can
control it and correct it.
It has been a total life change experience for me and also for my
family. I have a new approach with my two little boys about their
nutrition. I love the way I feel and have more energy! Thank you Saskia
for your all help and support!" S.A. Business Owner
Personalized grocery shopping trips and
house calls are
available upon request.
All programs include nutritional education such
as understanding food labels, calorie needs and what to look for in
choosing a food product. You will learn which foods and food ingredients
lead to food cravings and weight gain by stimulating certain brain
chemicals and which foods lead to inflammation in the body. You will be
introduced to foods that contribute to long-term optimal health and keep
degenerative diseases at bay. All sessions are designed with the
individual's needs, food preferences and lifestyle in mind. The sessions
include lots of great handouts, food-tasting, shopping lists, etc. The
program is very hands-on, empowering and most of all FUN! Through
counseling and teaching, even of cooking skills, we work with you to
help you reach your maximum health potential in all areas - body, mind,
and spirit.
