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Hi! I’m Kendall

 

I am a Chicago native who loves to travel and learn as much as possible about the cultures and foods that shapes our world (and our health.) My penchant for good food began when I was quite young, which is probably why my 6th grade school picture is not something I like to show off. I say this in jest, but in truth, it was my first wake up call to the impact—both positive and negative—food can have on your life and your health.

Thus, I immediately set my sights on comedy.

After years of completing countless rounds of Zip Zap Zop and performing shows all around Chicago and LA on some famous stages (and many more not-so-famous), I decided to give that post-college, mid-life continuing education thing a try.

In May 2019 I became a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. I am very thankful to the NTA for teaching me the foundations that great health and wellness can be built upon. I always knew food played a role in our health, but now I can explain why and how!  

Instead of studying each type of diet, Nutritional Therapy gets down to the nitty, gritty of how the body biologically works and how it responds to macro and micronutrients, with room for variations. This makes it easier for me to explain why a histamine-rich avocado just might not jive with your system, but your roommate can eat it like it’s going out of style.

I am never one to stop learning and since my graduation from the NTA, I have spent countless hours listening to and reading books on emerging nutritional trends and ideas. I have also recently completed my certification on Gua Sha massage therapy.

My goal is to look at things from a varied perspective and always keep an open mind. Nutrition science is nuanced and difficult to sift through without hours of dedicated research and reading. And that is where I come in for my clients, to cut through the BS and find what works for their body and health.

Interested in working with me?

Currently, I am offering online group nutrition classes called RESTART which is an interactive 5-week educational program that includes weekly lessons and group zoom calls. Find out class dates and info here. If you’re interested in working with me individually, you can click here to see my current packages & pricing.

I am so excited to meet you and your health goals!

If you’re not quite ready to work with me, keep in touch and follow along on the old ‘gram. I offer a lot of free recipes and health hacks on Insta and in my monthly newsletter. See you there!

xx,

Kendall

DISCLAIMER
The information on this website is intended as educational advice only and should not be used in place of a medical provider to diagnose or treat any illness.