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    Certified Holistic Health Coach.

     Integrative Nutritionist.

    Live Well with Cara

    Southern CA 

    cara@livewellwithcara.com

    Tel: 253.334.3019

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    CARA USHER 

    The information on this website and related services is not intended to be medical advice. The information is meant to cultivate, inspire and motivate you to make your own decisions regarding your health care and dietary needs. I am here for assistance along the way, in partnership with your own health care providers. Cara Usher, Live Well, is not providing health care, medical or nutrition therapy services and will not diagnose, treat or cure in any manner any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body. Rather, I am a mentor and guide who has been trained in integrative nutrition and holistic health coaching to help my clients reach their health goals by helping to devise and implement positive, sustainable lifestyle changes. I am not acting in the capacity of a doctor, licensed dietician-nutritionist, psychologist or other licensed or registered professional, and that any advice given by me is not meant to take the place or advice by these professionals. If my client is under the care of a health care professional or currently uses prescription medications, the client should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplements use with his or her doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting his or her doctor. 

    © 2016 by Cara Usher. All rights reserved. 

     

    My Approach 

    which means that I look 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 we work together, we will look at how all parts of your life affect your health as a whole.

    My approach is not to dwell on calories, carbs, fats, and proteins. It is not to create lists of restrictions or good and bad foods. Instead, I work with my clients to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and rewarding.

    Together we’ll work to reach your health goals in areas such as achieving optimal weight, reducing food cravings, increasing sleep, and maximizing energy. As we work together, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the food and lifestyle choices that work best for you and implement lasting changes that will improve your energy, balance and health.

    I practice a holistic approach to health and wellness,

    Integrative Nutrtion.

     Holistic Wellness.

    The Integrative Nutrition® Plate
    Primary Food
    Crowding Out 
    Bio-Indviduality
    Deconstructing Cravings

    The Integrative Nutrition Plate emphasizes the importance of local and organic produce, whole grains, high-quality proteins, plant-based fats, and water. It shows you how a plate should appear at mealtime and emphasizes the importance of proportions and portion size. To complete the picture, the plate is surrounded with lifestyle factors that create optimal health: relationship, career, physical activity and spirituality. I’ll introduce you to some of the healthiest foods on the planet and teach you how to find what’s healthiest for your unique body!

    It’s easy to overlook all of the things that contribute to our sense of nourishment and fulfillment. It’s not just the food we eat that affects our health, but all of the other factors present in our daily lives. Healthy relationships, a fulfilling career, regular physical activity, and a spiritual awareness are essential forms of nourishment. When these “primary foods” are balanced, what you eat becomes secondary. I will support you in achieving all of your goals, from eating the right foods for your body to living an inspired, fulfilling life.

    Many nutrition experts give their clients a list of foods to avoid and foods to eat, which explains why so many people are turned off by nutrition. My approach is different – by eating and drinking foods that are good for you, you will naturally have less room and desire for unhealthy foods. Simply put, you will “crowd out” the unhealthy food in your diet. This takes a little practice to make happen, but I will support you all the way.

    The concept of bio-individuality is the idea that each of us has unique food and lifestyle needs. One person’s food is another person’s poison, and that’s why fad diets tend to fail in the long run. Working on the principle of bio-individuality, I’ll support you to make positive changes that are based on your unique needs, lifestyle, preferences, and ancestral background.

    Cravings play a critical role in understanding what your body needs and shouldn’t be ignored. When you learn how to deconstruct your cravings and understand what they’re really telling you, you will be able to reclaim a sense of balance and harmony.


    Are you ready to start feeling better than ever? 

    Schedule a free initial consultation with me today!

    Cara Usher, CHHC