Well-being is a natural consequence of living a life in balance – caring for our body, mind, emotions, and spirit. What truly nourishes us, nourishes our whole being, and ultimately, all life. Acknowledging this inter-connection can be a great relief, and clear up so much confusion about how we feed and take care of ourselves.

Feeling our way through uncharted territory, we can actually learn to enjoy the journey, no matter what our current state of health. As Robert Frost declared, “The way out is the way in.”

I truly enjoy my chosen role as a guide to those looking to feel better, healing from the inside out. Our phone or face-to-face sessions can support you in nurturing your own health, restoring balance, and creating greater joy and fulfillment in your life.

Our Work Together Will:

• Assess what you are experiencing now
• Identify how you want to feel
• Clarify what resources you already have in place
• Create a personal roadmap
• Identify and address roadblocks
• Support your next steps in wellness

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FOOD – that which nourishes, grows and repairs our bodies and sustains us – is essential for life. Many of us have developed complicated relationships with food. Beliefs, habits, ideas and emotions may have clouded clear thinking about how to best feed yourself. Ever-changing, conflicting information about “nutrition” emerging at a rapid speed only adds to the confusion.

The good news is that this challenging situation offers an opportunity to return to simplicity and to well-being. When we get to the point where we are “fed-up” with confusion – and not healthy as a result - how refreshing is it to let go and create a new relationship with food based on our own innate wisdom and a common sense approach. We can discover what we require in order to thrive - which foods truly sustain us, burning as “clean fuel” in our bodies. With this new energy we can gradually upgrade, letting go of the pollutants that weigh us down, and stress and overpower our bodies. In a process of curiosity and discovery, a new story unfolds, as we nourish ourselves, grow strong and healthy, and delight in life!

A body that is balanced and free of toxins can fully utilize the vital nutrients found in whole foods to maintain healthy tissue and build strong new cells.

And, the good news is - a healthy body will replace almost every cell every 18 months! What you eat tomorrow could greatly improve the quality of your health in the days and months and years ahead. Vibrant, live, whole foods create vibrant, live, healthy cells.

One-On-One Consultation Supports:

• Foundational nutritional awareness
• Simpler relationships with food
• Confidence in nourishing yourself and creating well-being
• Discovering the joy of healthful eating

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• Is your child struggling with health, learning or behavior challenges?
• Do you feel helpless and frustrated by available resources?
• Are you confused about what would work best?
• Do you want more support to clarify and take effective next steps?

You are an expert when it comes to your child – you know your child better than anyone else does. It’s also true that, as parents, we can feel so worried about our children in general, and extra-ordinary challenges can send us into terror. This is where I can help – to support you in becoming clear and confident in your ability to help your beloved child.

Our Work Together Will:

• Assess your current family situation
• Identify the desired changes
• Clarify what’s working and what resources are already in place
• Create a personal roadmap, including new support and resources
• Identify and address roadblocks
• Support your family’s next steps in wellness

As a child in the 1950’s, I was extremely ill, with allergies, emotional imbalances, and auto-immune disorders. I learned as an adult how to release the past, trust myself, and deal with negativity and fear in a healthy way. It’s amazing how simple and clear life becomes when we are not driven by fear and doubt. I also learned how to eat foods that nourished my body, and avoid foods and other toxins that were detrimental to my health. In this way, I was able to parent my own children effectively and confidently.

In addition to my education and experience in Wellness and Nutrition, I have a B.Sc. in Child Development, held K-12 teaching credentials for many years, and did graduate work in the field of Preschool Special Education. I have worked extensively with children and families in various educational and therapeutic settings for over 30 years. Prior to creating a private practice, I worked in North Carolina to improve the quality of childcare, including nutrition, for children birth-five in licensed programs, and facilitated parent-child enrichment programs.

Equally important, I have 2 grown daughters, and 1 awesome grandson, who gift me with the honorable title of “Mom” and “Grandma”. They are my greatest teachers in the art of well-being – allowing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance.

My own health challenges, as well as my educational background and work experience, fuel my passion for supporting the wellness needs of all children, especially those with health, behavior and learning challenges. And when you as parents receive support for your own self-care and well-being, everybody wins! By providing whole food nutrition for your family, and addressing the mental-emotional aspects inherent in any health challenge, you can create effective, sustainable change.

“Cole, age 11, was struggling in school, and at home. It was difficult for him to focus, and he was very discouraged. He had challenges with his homework each evening, and became easily frustrated. He seemed weighed down, and unsettled. We followed Claire’s recommendations. Several weeks later, it was like a lightbulb went on! Cole is now finishing his homework more easily, and we see a big shift in his outlook in general. We are very pleased to have a happy, more animated and smiling child! Thank you, Claire, for your support.” – M.M., South Carolina

If you feel that I might be able to help you, please be in touch.

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Based on the premise that unresolved emotions can compromise our potential for happiness, EFT began as an effective remedy for phobias, addictions and war trauma. Vietnam Vets were finally able to sleep at night, smokers could choose fresh air, and paralyzing phobias lost their grip...all without medication!

Since then, EFT has grown into a revolutionary healing aid, used by traditional therapists, medical professionals and alternative healers on everything from weight loss to cancer. The discovery behind this relief is that unresolved emotional issues are caused by disruptions in the body’s “subtle energies”. These disruptions inhibit our natural ability to heal, leaving us open to nagging fears, chronic pain and terminal illness.

Combining this emotional element with the ancient principles of acupuncture, EFT has been able to address the causes of these energy disruptions with a gentle tapping procedure (using the fingertips), wherein we simulate certain meridian points. Impressive results ensue because the process addresses causes instead of symptoms.

EFT is a very flexible improvement tool that can be used for just about everything. We are using our version of it here and have had extraordinary results and urge you to contact us for more information and support. The original version and complete training can be found at www.emofree.com.

Inspirational Breath uses conscious breathing as a healing modality that can lead to powerful and expansive personal and transpersonal insights. The emotional, physical and spiritual effects of this work awaken us to living with intention, love and joyful expression.

We invite you to experience Inspirational Breath as a unique form of breath-work inspired by the dolphins who model conscious breathing, living in the moment, community, playfulness and a heightened capacity for communication.

As humans we are both involuntary and voluntary breathers. We often begin to contract and hold back our breath at a young age, allowing it to become primarily an autonomic, rather than a conscious, process. By doing this, we under-oxygenate our bodies.

In breath work, oxygenating our cells enlivens every part of our brains and bodies, allowing us to experience our wholeness. Inspirational Breath can help us move more freely and open to healing present issues, past traumas, as well as parts of ourselves that are not conscious. In my experience, this method reaches into areas that traditional, and many other forms of therapy, are unable to touch.

Whether in a workshop or private session, breath journeys combine accelerated breathing with music in a space consciously created for comfort, beauty and safety. People surrender only to that which they are ready to integrate. In this way, Inspirational Breath Work is very gentle and safe.

Initial 20 minute phone consultation at no charge.

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