"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
~ Aristotle
 

Who is Fern Leaf?

Fern Leaf, NC, MPH, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition

I understand how our lifestyle choices and past experiences affect our wellness in the present. For 30 years, using compassionate listening skills, I have been helping myself and others find a path to wellness using whole foods, herbal therapy, and nutritional supplements to rebalance body systems and restore organ function.

Fern Leaf ~ Wellness Coach
 

My exploration of nutrition was initially sparked by a need for deep healing after physical abuse that began when I was a toddler and a series of accidents and falls that continued into my 50's. I have successfully met many health challenges including Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, chronic migraine headaches and an autoimmune inflammatory condition (Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder) that rendered me totally disabled in 2002 and 2003. Today I appreciate my history for the gifts of understanding and healing my path has brought.


My formal training includes more than 750 hours of research and study to obtain practical tools for assessing my clients' unique physical status. I received certification as both a Nutrition Educator and Nutrition Consultant from Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts. In 2007, I completed my studies at UC Berkeley's School of Public Health to earn a MPH-Nutrition degree with a specialty focus on Aging and Public Health.

As a Wellness Coach, I offer education and counsel gleaned from substantial experience navigating both mainstream and complementary healthcare options.

While humans are under siege in today's toxic environment, we also live in a time of emerging insight that informs functional medicine and promises improved results for those who seek integrated healthcare treatment. I am prepared to work with individuals, therapists and other health care professionals to assist on your integrative journey to renewed vitality.


Professional Affiliations

Executive Director (2008-2010) — National Association of Nutrition Professionals

Member, Bauman College Board of Directors since 1999

Member, Chaparral House Board of Directors since 2010

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Nutrition Matters
Fern Leaf ~
Wellness Coach
PO Box 2752
Berkeley CA 94702
(510) 981-8185
 
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