Meet our Nutritionist:

I am your Health & Wellness Coach, Nadia Akanan.  I am here to work with and support you through your bariatric procedure and weight loss journey.

My mission as Health Coach, is to create a supportive environment that will enable you to achieve your health and weight loss goals. I have studied major dietary theories and use practical lifestyle coaching methods with a holistic approach to health and wellness, which means that I look at how all areas of your life are connected.

I received my training as a Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s cutting-edge Health Coach Training Program.  During my training, I studied over 100 dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts. My teachers included Dr. Andrew Weil, Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine; Dr. Deepak Chopra, leader in the field of mind-body medicine; Dr. David Katz, Director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center; Dr. Walter Willett, Chair of Nutrition at Harvard University; Geneen Roth, bestselling author and expert on emotional eating; and many other leading researchers and nutrition authorities.

My education has equipped me with extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and preventive health. Drawing on these skills and my knowledge of different dietary theories, I work with clients to help them make lifestyle changes that produce real and lasting results.

I also have a personal story of how my struggle with weight and body image has affected my life since childhood and I realized that being heathy and fit is not just about looking good; it is about leading a healthy lifestyle and making the right choices for our health. As I worked on my own weight loss goals- the healthy way this time- I decided to become a health coach. I wanted to help others develop a healthy relationship with food and body image that brings them closer to their health goals.

 As your Health Coach, I will be here to support you and guide you throughout your journey to health and success.   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.