marina shevel, FMCHC., AADP

Certified Functional Medicine and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

After working as a textile designer in New York City for years, I became very familiar with the constant pressures of the corporate world; later developing a serious health condition. I decided to leave the industry to begin a journey of self-healing. Like most people, I first turned to traditional medicine, and while I was very grateful for all it had to offer, I was left with unpleasant lingering side effects and unanswered questions.

I came to realize that targeting my symptoms didn’t address the root cause of my condition. To do so, I needed to take on a whole-istic approach, one that honored my whole body, mind, and spirit.

The journey to heal myself took me through several professional holistic schools, such as the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Functional Medicine Health Coaching Academy, and the Dahn Yoga Healer’s School. The wealth of knowledge and insight I had gained over the years, has inspired me to keep passing on what I’ve learned to equip people to help themselves. For over a decade, I’ve been helping people find the right foods for their bodies, transform/enhance their relationship with food and make the right nutritional and lifestyle changes to feel their best.

I know from my own personal journey that making those changes can be challenging and somewhat disorienting. I also know how essential and transforming it is to have a professional there with you; to guide and support you when you feel like you’re losing motivation and steam. I’ve been there before myself and I know how discouraging it can get doing it alone; which is why I’ll be here with you every step of the way.

I believe in the wisdom of our bodies, and in food being our medicine. I use a very personalized approach to nutrition and stress management, to help you reach your goals and realize a renewed sense of well-being; leaving you feeling more balanced, energized, and excited to take control of your healing journey.

I often liken healing to gardening. You start by cultivating the soil and planting the seeds; you gradually provide water, sunlight, and encouragement; and ultimately, something beautiful will grow. It takes time, patience, and awareness, but together we can make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

When I’m not coaching, you can find me gardening, cooking, making textile designs, and spending quality time with my family and our 118 lb Mastiff in Milford PA, here I currently reside.

credentials

  • Nutritional Counseling through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, in affiliation with Purchase College, SUNY

    • ­ Teachers included Dr. Andrew Weil, Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine; Dr. Deepak Chopra, leader in the field of mind-body medicine; Dr. David Katz, Director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center; Dr. Walter Willett, Chair of Nutrition at Harvard University; Geneen Roth, bestselling author and expert on emotional eating.

  • Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach throughout The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy in collaboration with The Institute for Functional Medicine

  • Board Certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners

  • Certified Energy Healer through the Tao Energy Healer School

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