Simple, sustainable nutrition
Empowering you to achieve
a balanced, healthy way of life
for life
True health starts from within.
My mission is to help you understand your body's unique needs and provide tailored nutritional guidance to support your journey to optimal wellness.
Whether you're looking to improve your energy levels, manage a chronic condition, or simply feel your best, I'm here to help you every step of the way.
The truth is, you are your own best scientist.
I'm here to help you identify your concerns, create goals, and empower you to establish healthy, manageable habits.
Working together, we’ll take a close look at how you live your life, getting back to basics and making changes at your own pace.
My approach is bio-individual, focusing on a whole food, nutrient dense diet with an emphasis on optimizing digestion and blood sugar balance. Lifestyle factors like stress management, movement and sleep hygiene play important roles as well.
The term diet comes from the Greek word diaita
which means “way of life”
Etymology Dictionary Online, 2017
Services
ARE YOU ...
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Needing education on how to make healthier food choices and understand nutrition labels?
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Seeking guidance on nutrition to support healthy aging and longevity?
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Experiencing low energy levels and looking for ways to boost vitality through nutrition?
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Finding it difficult to maintain a balanced diet due to a hectic lifestyle?
The good news – You CAN take control of your own health and learn how to eat for the way you live your life.
There’s no quick fix, but I’m here to help spark an excitement for how to nourish yourself.
If you’re ready to make nutrition and lifestyle changes to live your best life,
I can help you create balance in the following ways:
1 ON 1 NUTRITION COUNSELING
Receive personalized guidance tailored to your unique health needs and goals. During these one-on-one sessions, we’ll develop a customized plan, address any dietary concerns, and provide ongoing support to help you achieve optimal wellness.
GROCERY STORE TOUR
Navigate the aisles with confidence! This hands-on experience is designed to empower you to shop smarter and eat better. I’ll guide you on how to make nourishing food choices, read nutrition labels, and discover new ingredients that can enhance your diet.
GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Engage in dynamic group discussions that cover a wide range of nutrition and wellness topics. These sessions provide a supportive environment where you can share experiences and ask questions. It’s a great way to stay motivated and informed on your health journey.
What to expect working together
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I’m here to help!
Reach out to schedule a consultation.
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I’ll send you a few forms to complete.
A detailed questionnaire and food journal - this way I can learn more about you, your goals and focus areas. We’ll meet to discuss these in detail.
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Now I dive in, do my homework and present you with recommendations.
We’ll meet again to review, see what resonates, and how to best implement in your life.
Together, we can create an intentional way of eating that feels right for you;
one that enriches your body, mind and spirit
Hi, I'm Gayle
I’m passionate about making nutrition less complicated. In essence, helping people simplify food choices, understand what it means to nourish oneself, and pay attention to the body's signals.
My philosophy is one of simplicity; small changes create significant lifestyle shifts over time.
I bring a unique blend of professional training, life experience, and a personal practice of living a balanced, healthy lifestyle. I hope to empower others to do the same.
My husband and I live in Little Silver, NJ, where we raised our 2 sons. I’m a founding member of the Jersey Shore Tri Gals, and I love spending time outdoors running, hiking, swimming and working in my vegetable garden.
Where my passion for nutrition began...
The birth of my oldest son over two decades ago, who experienced digestive issues as an infant, was the catalyst for my deep interest in the world of nutrition.
Over the years since then, I’ve attended numerous educational seminars at the Kripalu Institute, focusing on general nutrition, Ayurvedic health practices, and the brain body connection.
In 2017, I began to explore a hands-on approach to nutrition by attending the Academy of Culinary Nutrition, graduating with honors. This experience paved the way to train under a medical weight loss doctor helping coach clients through their weight loss journey.
My desire to take a deeper dive into the field of holistic nutrition led me to the Nutritional Therapy Association, where I graduated as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.
Working with Gayle has been such a positive and transformative experience. Gayle has empowered me with a deeper understanding of my body and how to nourish it in a way that truly supports my well-being.
Her kind approach, reminding me to embrace progress over perfection, has taught me to be more empathetic toward myself throughout this lifestyle change. This has resulted in greater consistency, leaving me feeling more energetic, happier, and in tune with my health.
I couldn’t be more grateful!
Julia
Gayle is wonderful to work with. She helped me incorporate reasonable changes to my diet and lifestyle, and never told me I couldn't do anything but talked about making simple changes in easy-to-understand terms.
I've seen several nutritionists, but she was the first one who really explained the "why" of it all. As we went food shopping, she explained why some foods were better than others. She never spoke down to me or made me feel bad about my food habits, but she gently encouraged me to make some additional changes.
Gayle has a special way of listening, making you feel heard and encouraging you on the journey of being a healthier version of yourself.
Pam
Gayle’s presentation to our small group of mental health clinicians brought awareness to the link between mind and gut.
We experienced clear understanding, open dialogue and inspiration to help ourselves, one another and our clients.
Thank you, Gayle, for your dedication and leadership in our local community around this important health issue.
Karen Faherty, PhD
Red Bank Counseling
Ready to start your journey to better health?
Contact me to schedule a consultation.
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My favorite things
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Looking for a great read?
Check out Food Rules: An Eater's Manual by Michael Pollan!
It offers simple, great advice on what and how to eat. A must read!
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Get to know your local farmers
Farms make eating nutrient dense food easy; bringing you the freshest, local ingredients. Check out farmers markets and look for CSA shares. These are my New Jersey favorites:
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All things herbal - this is my go-to
Of the Earth Apothecary offers small batch herbal products made by hand and formulated by a certified clinical herbalist. They source directly from U.S based herb farms who grow potent, high-quality herbs harvested at peak medicinal potency.
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In search of natural skin care products?
Check out Living Libations. They have beautiful face and body oils, all natural deodorants, makeup and dental care products as well!
I have been using them for years - all their products use bioactive botanical ingredients.