As a Holistic Nutrition Consultant, I work with various health issues; especially those relating to the digestive system, hence the name of my business, Happy Bellies. I also enjoy working with those healing on The Body Ecology Diet.
No matter what brings us together, you will find that I am diligent and thorough in seeing you as a whole person. Please see the options below on how to work together, I look forward to meeting with you.
My main health interests:
- ADHD/ADD
- Allergies/Asthma
- Digestive issues
- GBS+
- High homocysteine
- Histamine intolerance
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Mast cell activation
- MTHFR gene mutations
- Yeast overgrowth
I have experience with the following ways of eating:
- Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.)
- GAPS
- Eat Right 4 Blood Type
- Low FODMAP
- Paleo Diet
- Proper Food Combining
- Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)
Qualifications:
- 2014-present, Holistic Nutrition Consultant, NC at Happy Bellies.
- 2014-present, Administrator B.E.D. Support, B.E.D. Kids, B.E.D. Recipes & Food Ideas
- 2011-2014, Holistic Nutrition Consultant training at Bauman College, Berkeley, CA.
- 2011, Personal Chef training at Culinary Business Academy, Atlanta, GA.
- 2009-2011, Macrobiotic Counselor & Healing Chef training at MacroAmerica, Chico, CA.
- 2003-2011, Personal Therapeutic Chef for individuals and families.
- 2000, Massage training at Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA.
- 1999-2001, Baker at Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA for community of 250.
- 1998-1999, Apprentice at Vega, Oroville, CA with Cornelia Aihara/Shizuko Yamamoto.
- 1997, Study Exchange Program at University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia.
- 1993-1998, Bachelor of Science at Wheelock College, Boston, MA. (major: human development/concentration: early childhood education).
Testimonials
Tara, you are full of good information. As the saying goes “it’s only a one degree difference for water to boil” .… you are that degree that helps me stay on track. SC, Cleveland, OH
I met with Tara for 6-weeks for a constipation issue. During that time I began to poop daily, rather than every 10 days. Tara’s bag of tricks and guidance made the difference. PK, Boulder, CO
Services
You can book a nutritional consultation or more specific body ecology support with one of the options below:
Pick My Brain – 60 minutes
This is a good choice for answers to basic questions, such as detox, food combining, adjusting diet while pregnant/breastfeeding, feeding picky eaters or kids with food sensitivities, getting “things” moving, and so on. We will brainstorm together and you will be cheered on as you fine-tune your experience.
Start-Ups – 90 minute intake plus two follow-ups (60 minutes each)
This is a good choice for customized nutritional support with an in-depth review of your health history and dietary needs. You will receive a weekly food journal, variety of handouts, and a summary of recommendations made during our time together. Start-Ups are designed to assess your current state of health as you take steps into a different way of eating and living.
See pricing and booking.
May all bellies be happy!
