Lisa Miller is a Certified Holistic Health Coach accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She received her education from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. Lisa received her Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health with a certificate in Holistic Studies from Western Connecticut State University. Lisa is also a yoga instructor and was trained by Lara Ward of Lotus Gardens Yoga, LLC. She is certified to teach Hatha, Prenatal and Mommy & Me yoga.
With an emphasis on Nutrition and Naturopathic care, Lisa has a true passion for helping others live the best life possible with an abundance of happiness and energy by making simple healthy changes.
After curing herself of post-partum depression through holistic healing, Lisa takes pride in sharing her experience and providing support to others who are looking for alternative methods of healing. Through high quality foods, a change in sleeping habits, and finding time for outdoor activities, she now lives a more balanced life with her son, Derek, and husband, Eric.
Lisa’s Story
Before Lisa attended The Institute for Integrative Nutrition to earn her certification as a health counselor she was dealing with post-partum depression, severe anxiety, emotional eating, sugar cravings and felt like her life was spinning out of control. She felt pressured into taking meds by her loved ones even though it wasn’t what she wanted to do. Lisa knew that in order to heal herself she needed to get to the core of what was going on. Lisa was on medication for two months and then went off of it. She is happy to say that she got help and found the strength and support to heal herself through high quality foods, changing her sleep habits, getting outside to move her body and by finding the time to take care of herself. Lisa now feels happier than she has ever felt and is loving life!!
Lisa’s Approach
A holistic approach
Lisa practices a holistic approach to nutrition, which means that she looks at how all areas of your life are connected. Does stress at your job or in your relationship cause you to overeat? Does lack of sleep or low energy prevent you from exercising? As you work together with Lisa, you will look at how all parts of your life affect the whole.
No one diet works for everyone
The concept of bio-individuality is that each person has their own nutritional needs. So, when the experts say, “dairy is good for you” or “fat is unhealthy,” it’s too much of a generalization. One person’s food is another person’s poison, and that’s why fad diets don’t work in the long run. Lisa looks at your age, health, activity level, blood type, metabolic rate and personal preferences to determine your dietary needs.
Everything is food
Healthy relationships, a fulfilling career, regular physical activity and a spiritual practice are essential forms of nourishment. When these “primary foods” are balanced, what you eat becomes secondary.
Integrative Nutrition Pyramid
The Integrative Nutrition pyramid depicts a balanced approach to nutrition: more high-quality, organic vegetables, fruits, complex carbohydrates, protein and water; less meat, milk, sugar and artificial food. The pyramid is surrounded with the primary food circle, the parts of life that satisfy our hunger for living and create a balanced life.
Mission
Integrative Nutrition’s mission is to play a crucial role in improving health and happiness in America, and through that process, create a ripple effect that transforms the world.
Lisa’s Specialty
Lisa specializes in supporting women throughout their pregnancy, new moms transitioning into motherhood, mothers with young children and women who are experiencing postpartum depression. Becoming a new mother is one of the most exciting times in life, but can also be one of the most trying.
