With over 13 years of personal and professional SCDiet experience,
and as one of the first-ever Certified GAPS Practitioners in the world,
I can provide you with the expertise, guidance and support you need while healing, so you can get your health back and live your dreams.
SCDiet & GAPS Diet Coaching Can Help You If:
- You are new to the diet and feel lost and confused about if you are doing it correctly
- You are curious about the diet and want to start, but aren’t sure how and need guidance
- You want to do the diet yet feel held back by obstacles and stumbling blocks (like not being a good cook or not having enough time or know-how)
- You have been on the diet for a while, but still struggle with symptoms
- You feel like you need help with what to eat, recipes and are needing inspiration in the kitchen
What are the benefits?
- You will put yourself on the fast-track to health by avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes
- You will be clear (not confused!) about what to eat and when
- You will acheive your personal health goals, like getting off of meds
- Learn how to be a smart patient and know the questions you need to ask
- Feel supported when you hit a rough patch and aren’t sure what to do
- You will be certain you are implementing the diet & phases correctly; this is KEY
- Feel confident you are getting the nutrients you need most
- Celebrate your successes along with someone who truly “gets it”!
Why do I “truly get it”?
HERE’S MY STORY:
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet gave me my life back. After over 20 years of struggling with Crohn’s disease I began feeling vibrant and alive again. My healing journey unleashed a passion for preparing healthy foods and living a lifestyle that supports my overall well-being. In fact, SCD was so inspiring to me and transformed my health and my life so much, that I wanted to take what I had learned and help others. I didn’t want to see others suffer like I did. I wanted to give them HOPE and share my expertise with them so they could get well and avoid making the mistakes I did in the beginning.
With this realization, I decided to become a certified Health Counselor. I received my certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University Teachers College in New York City, and I am accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practioners (AADP). In 2008 I launched my practice, Core Wisdom Wellness, to help serve the SCDiet community. Learning and acquiring the skills and tools necessary to help others live a happier, healthier life.
After having recent dental surgery, I was put on a round of antibiotics, Rx pain killers, and advised to take 9 Ibuprophen a day for inflammation. In hind sight, I should not have listened to my doctor, but I was feeling well and strong and thought I’d try listening to the doctor for a change. Unfortunately, I had a lot of digestive symptoms triggered from the drugs as well as depression. I started doing more research and that is when I found the GAPS Diet (Gut & Psychology Syndrome).
Having recovered from Crohn’s disease and being gluten intolerant, I am aware of the challenges that come with digestive disorders. Now, after learning about GAPS, I understand the connection between the digestive symptoms I’ve had and the mental health issues like anxiety, depression and inability to focus my attention. I instantly knew that GAPS was my next step in my healing journey and started it right away.
Starting healing diets like these requires a high level of commitment, time and energy. It can be stressful to begin trying new foods, learning new cooking methods, and figuring out what foods agree or disagree with you. It can also be very exciting to begin feeling better and having more energy as you begin taking steps on the healing path. When we are on the healing path, it is essential to have a solid support system in place. This support is key to success in reclaiming one’s health.
You don’t need to take my word for it though….
Read this amazing client success story, as another example:
“I have been battling Crohn’s Disease for close to 20 years. Toxic medications and multiple surgeries left me feeling unhealthy and defeated. When I decided to try a new approach to treat my illness, I was overjoyed to meet Emily. Immediately, she put me at ease with her calm, compassionate attitude and positive energy. I came to Emily after reading Breaking the Vicious Cycle by Elaine Gottschall. I knew the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) was the nutrition plan for me, but I was confused regarding how to get started and I lacked the support I knew I needed to succeed. Emily broke the diet down step by step and helped me reach small, attainable goals throughout my journey. Within a month, I felt like a new person with more energy than I could remember having since my youth. Crohn’s Disease slowly faded away and I literally became a new person; the person I always wanted to be. Now, almost a year later, my husband and two children also have Emily to thank for the healthy, delicious and nutritious meals I make at home.
I often called Emily to help me with food substitutions, a new recipe or an entire meal plan. When I decided to make a SCD meal for my favorite holiday, Emily gave me the menu for a multicourse Thanksgiving meal my whole extended family raved about. They didn’t even know it was gluten, grain, dairy and sugar free!!
I often joke with my family that Emily is not only my nutrition consultant, but also my therapist and spiritual guru, all in one. Our sessions have strengthened my mind, body and spirit and I am so grateful that she gave me my life back. Thank you does not begin to express my gratitude. Some people fit so well in their career choice that you know it must be a calling. Emily was “called” to this field and I hope she remains a Holistic Health Counselor for years to come.” -Karyn, Mother of 3 boys, Maryland
As your Health Counselor, I am committed to providing you with personalized support, compassionate guidance, and nutritional education from the viewpoint of someone who understands and has shared your journey of healing.
In your sessions we will work together in a manageable, step-by-step program that will result in lasting health and positive changes. I will assist you in understanding the diet, ingredients knowledge, recipe creation, and cooking basics. I will also help you transition through the various stages of the diet as your health improves. We will look at other areas of your life and explore ways to take positive steps towards a lifestyle that supports physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
It is my heartfelt desire to see you begin to enjoy eating and taking pleasure in food and life again.
How do I get started?
Step 1.
Schedule your FREE 15-minute Health Consultation with Emily. We’ll talk about your health history, what you are facing in the present moment, and you can ask me any questions about how I can help you. Then, we’ll can talk about recommendations for the next steps you need to move towards the health you desire.
Step 2.
To schedule your initial health consultation, email: emily@corewisdomwellness.com. Provide any days and times that work well for you. Emily will respond to schedule your time to meet with her.
