Helping Women Thrive with the Mediterranean Lifestyle Approach to Midlife
Not another diet!
You need a fresh approach to midlife that actually works for your life.
If you’re in 40s, 50s, or beyond and feeling stuck in old habits, relationships or beliefs that are no longer serving you, you’re in the right place.
I founded my Santa Cruz-based Mediterranean Diet coaching practice, to help women like you (and me!) to create sustainable, feel-good change using a blend of:
- Mediterranean lifestyle principles for feeling great at any age
- Mindful eating for weight loss and metabolic health
- Stress reduction and nervous system support
- Strength training and movement especially designed for women in midlife
- Guided practices for building self-confidence and resilience to meet future goals
ICF-certified coach · Plant-Based Nutrition, eCornell · MA Counseling Psychology candidate · 10+ certifications
As an IFC and plant-based nutrition certified coach and master’s in psychology candidate, I offer both practical strategies and deeper emotional support for women navigating the changes of midlife, with practical tips and tools that actually last.
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Qualifications: Education and Training
- MA Counseling Psychology Candidate, Somatic focus, Meridien University
- BS Psychology, Eastern Connecticut State University, Magna Cum Laude
Certifications
- Ayurveda and Yoga for Menopause Yoga International training, 2026
- YogaBody Certified Breath Coach, 2023
- Somatic Experience International Level 1 Training Certification, 2022
- Positive Intelligence (PQ) 6-month Coach Training, 2021
- Yoga Alliance YTT200 Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, 2021
- PESI Certification; Applied Neuroscience for Treating Anxiety, Panic and Worry, 2021
- International Coach Federation, Certified Coach since 2019
- Conversational Intelligence (CiQ) Coaching Certification, 2017
- WELCOA Workplace Wellness Expert Certified, 2015
- Certificate in Plant-based Nutrition, eCornell, 2012
My Approach to Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle Coaching
This work goes deeper than food.
Yes, we’ll talk about what you eat, but also:
- How stress affects your metabolism, cravings, and energy
- The patterns shaping your habits
- How to create change without burnout or all-or-nothing thinking
Rooted in the Mediterranean lifestyle, this approach emphasizes:
Ways to Work Together
Free 20-minute consultation
Not sure where to begin?
In this complimentary session we’ll:
- Clarify your biggest health or lifestyle challenges
- Identify what’s keeping you stuck
- Explore how Mediterranean diet coaching + mindful health habits can support you
You’ll leave with a clear next step, even if we don’t work together.
Deep Dive Mediterranean Makeover
This focused, private version of the in-person popular workshops I teach at Cabrillo College is designed to take a deep dive into your current dietary choices, patterns and challenges. Together we’ll create immediate momentum.
Together, we’ll:
- Take a deep look at your eating patterns, stress, and daily rhythms
- Identify hidden blocks (emotional, behavioral, or lifestyle)
- Build a personalized Mediterranean-style eating and wellness plan
- Introduce simple, realistic meal planning and stress reduction tools you can start using right away
You’ll walk away with a personalized roadmap for feeling clear, grounded, and confident as you shift into a more aligned and supportive routine.
4 Session Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle Coaching Program
If you’re ready for meaningful, sustainable transformation, this is where the real work happens.
Over 4 sessions (which you can book weekly, bi-monthly or any way that works with your schedule), we’ll gently shift your habits, mindset, and lifestyle, so healthy eating and living feel natural, not forced.
You’ll receive:
- 1-hour 1:1 coaching sessions (virtual or Santa Cruz-based)
- Personalized Mediterranean diet guidance (including meal plans, recipes and shopping tips) for energy, weight, and longevity
- Support for emotional eating and stress-related habits
- Customized movement/exercise routine
- Daily stress reduction practices tailored to your needs
- Cooking for one or two made do-able with recipes, tools and best-practices.
- Ongoing accountability + support between sessions
This is not about restriction or perfection.
It’s about creating a way of living that feels good—and lasts.
Why Women 40+ Choose This Work
Because what worked in your 30s doesn’t always work now. Your metabolism and energy levels are shifting. You’re so confused by all of the “diet news”, you’re not sure who to trust or what to believe anymore. You just want food to be satisfying and simple!
Hormonal shifts, stress, and life demands require a different approach, one that supports your whole system, not just your willpower.
This is about:
- Feeling energized again
- Proven, time-tested strategies
- Trusting your body
- Enjoying food without guilt
- Creating habits that fit your real life
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Change is easier, and more sustainable, when you feel supported.
If you’re in Santa Cruz or working with me virtually and ready to feel more at ease in your body and your relationship with food…
Start with a Free 20-Minute Consultation
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Breath, Beats & Beyond: A Rhythm And Breathwork Journey
Discover the powerful connection between breath, rhythm, and presence in this immersive 90-minute workshop led by breathwork facilitator Elizabeth Borelli and master percussionist Jim Greiner.
Kula Connections (formerly Breath and Oneness), 708 Capitola Ave., Capitola (plenty of parking!)
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Simple meals to support digestion, energy, and long-term wellness.
Your gut does so much more than digest food–it influences your immune system, mood, energy, and overall health. The good news? Small, consistent changes to what you eat can make a big difference.
This free One-Week Gut-Boosting Meal Plan gives you a simple, practical way to add more gut-healthy foods into your routine—without complicated recipes or restrictive rules.
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