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I became a client of the Nutritional Wellness Center in March of 2014 after a diagnosis of Lyme Disease. I had taken a course of antibiotics and was still experiencing symptoms, which I could tell were exacerbated when I ate certain foods. Both of my parents were already long-time clients at that point, and so I knew that NWC would hold the key to helping me heal. To my delight, I quickly learned that in addition to the Lyme Disease symptoms, Sophie was able to help me with a whole host of other problems that I had lived with my whole life and which I thought I would just have to “deal with” forever.

Problems such as poor digestion, extreme seasonal allergies, depression, anxiety, difficult menstrual cycles, sugar addiction, and just a general sense of feeling unwell, weighed down, and much older than 36 years. Over time, I have learned so much about whole food nutrition, the significance of true detox, and, most importantly, how to give my body what it needs to heal and be optimally well. Today, I am thrilled to say that all of those old symptoms and problems are a thing of the past. I now view ‘wellness’ as a journey that I will be on for as long as there is still breath in me. Thanks to Sophie and the Nutritional Wellness Center, I am inspired to keep learning, and I am motivated to continue on my path toward optimal health. I am an NWC client for life, and I have joined the team here with the hope of being able to help others discover their own path to optimal health.

Ryan has always had a passion for helping others. This, coupled with a lifelong interest in nutrition and fitness, led to working as a consultant for health professionals and working as a manager at the Nutritional Wellness Center, and now directly helping clients as a Certified Ketogenic and Health Coach.

“I was always active and worked at eating correctly based on what I had picked up, but I had never really engaged in becoming a certified health professional myself. At some point in my adult life, I could not keep up with life’s demands and maintain my fitness level. I had hit a plateau. Pushing beyond a certain point leads to headaches, fatigue, and joint pain. Not wanting to slow down and knowing that there were solutions out there I had not tried yet, I found myself engaging in a ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting. The results were amazing. Increased energy, faster recovery times after physical exertion or stressful life situations, no joint pain, no headaches, and a renewed vigor for life in general. This, combined with my experience with whole food nutrition, was everything I was looking for. At this point, I decided to become a Certified Ketogenic and Health Coach and begin helping others achieve similar gains.”

“I was already in the right place to do so, and after finishing my certification as a Certified Ketogenic and Health Coach, I began coaching clients in the community. I love seeing others improve their health and achieve their ideal body composition and fitness levels! I know that I’m making a difference and truly helping people improve their lives.”

Ryan continues to expand his nutrition education and is currently studying to become a Board Certified Holistic Nutrition Professional.

I became a client at Nutritional Wellness Center in 2019, joining up with my mom and brother, who had been clients for a few years and had seen significant benefits from the program. Since becoming a client, a lot of the many digestive issues that I came in for are gone! Sophie and Fabiola, and all the NWC staff members have always been so kind and responsive, and I’ve always felt like I was in great hands. I see how much improvement I’ve made in my health and am so grateful for it. I would like to thank my mom for her support. I’m committed to supporting my health the best way I know how with the help of the Nutritional Wellness Center. Now, I am a part of the team helping others reclaim their health! I love being on staff here and now and seeing from my new perspective even more evidence of what an excellent, caring, and skilled team this is!

Tara founded the Nutritional Wellness Center in 2005. She owned and operated the center until December 2018, when Sophie became the proud new owner of NWC and continued to embody its mission.

Tara is a Certified Nutritional Consultant and has been practicing nutrition since 2003. Helping others reach their highest potential has been her lifelong purpose; through nutrition and lifestyle consulting, she has helped THOUSANDS of people improve their health and lives! Her goal has been to help people achieve and maintain optimal health so they can go about their own life’s purpose while feeling full of energy and vitality!

Tara chose nutrition and functional wellness as her career because of her own health journey. She has experienced lifelong health challenges, some of which were quite serious. In her quest for optimal health, she has visited nearly every type of doctor, nutritionist, and holistic practitioner. She has taken nearly every supplement under the sun, tried many medications, and tried nearly every healing modality out there. She has recovered her health more times than she can count and has learned A LOT along the way. Tara would say that she has become an EXPERT in understanding what works for an individual and doesn’t. 

Tara continues her journey in New York City with her husband, and together they are creating a life full of love, fashion, and health! More than anything, they both love to help people. 

You can follow Tara on social media: @taralambertkalajian