How my journey began

 

Shannon Crossman - Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

I have worked in the better-for-you and functional food and beverage industry for over 12 years, and being in this business has given me a lot of insight into how our food is made, labelling laws, and what to be on the lookout for. It is also where my passion for health and wellness started. 

My own health journey has been just that, A JOURNEY, and it is something I work on every day. I have been dairy-free most of my life due to an allergy, and a few years ago I started suffering from a ton of issues: fatigue, brain fog, digestion issues, bloating, tons of new food sensitivities, chronic stress, shingles, a non-celiac gluten sensitivity, malabsorption, early-onset osteoporosis, and SIBO. Pretty much a big mess. I went to so many doctors and none of them could figure out what was going on. So, I dove into the google black hole and tried to figure it out myself. I bought every supplement imaginable, tried every diet I could find (Whole30, Paleo, Low Fodmap, etc), read a ton of books, and tried to find the magical answer. Then I found the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and it intrigued me and my desire to tackle my health and figure out what was going on. I decided it was time to invest in myself and I signed up for a year-long journey where I studied a variety of dietary theories and practical lifestyle coaching methods to help navigate health issues. I can honestly say that it has truly changed my life. Not only have I been able to get a better handle on my health, but I have also been able to heal most of my issues, and I now have the tools to better manage stress and live a balanced life.

I am looking forward to being able to help others achieve this way of life, create better relationships with food, and navigate gut health and food sensitivities. Sometimes you just need a guide on your side to help move you in the right direction and take your power back! I am here to be that person for you! With my knowledge, we can co-create completely personalized action plans based on your goals, and move you toward your ideal vision of health within your unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and resources.

As a coach, I put the power back in YOUR hands.

My training

I graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where I learned innovative coaching methods, practical lifestyle management techniques, the importance of gut health, and over 100 dietary theories – Gluten-free, paleo, raw, vegan, low-fodmap, macrobiotics, and everything in between.

My education has equipped me with extensive, cutting-edge knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and prevention. Drawing on my expertise, I work with my clients to help make lifestyle changes and choose health-promoting ways that produce real and lasting results. You will develop a deeper understanding of food and lifestyle choices that work best for you, improving your energy, balance, health, and happiness.

 Each session will leave you feeling inspired and motivated. We will talk about things beyond food, seeking to bring balance to important elements of your life such as love and relationships as well as career and money. I will personally and carefully guide you to make simple, small changes that transform your life.

I studied with the world's top health and wellness experts including:

 

  • Joshua Rosenthal, founder of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition

  • Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, chair of nutrition at Harvard University

  • Andrew Weil, MD, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine

  • Gabrielle Bernstein, bestselling author and life coach

  • Susan Blum, MD, MPH, assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine

  • Mark Hyman, MD, founder of The UltraWellness Center

  • Geneen Roth, bestselling author and expert on emotional eating

  • David Wolfe, raw food leader and nutrition expert

  • Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, professor at New York University’s Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health

  • Mark Bittman, food writer for The New York Times and bestselling author

  • Joel Fuhrman, MD, family physician and leading expert on nutritional healing

Motivation comes from within — and I’m here to help you activate it.

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