Anti-Inflammatory Wellness Coaching from Dorothy Calimeris

I had the good fortune to be born into a family of fabulous cooks, which started me on a life-long love of food and cooking. And, frequent visits my mother’s family farm, where they grew everything they ate, further drove my passion. I grew up eating fresh fruits and vegetables that many of my friends had never heard of, enjoying homemade cheeses, yogurt and butter, bread baked in an old brick oven, and even freshly pressed olive oil and homemade wine! I truly grew up eating fresh whole foods (the one exception was my mother’s passion for Rice a Roni!).

So, it’s probably not surprising that I grew up to be food-obsessed! I’ve been a professional chef, cookbook author, blogger, recipe developer, and cooking instructor. I know and love all things food—inside and out. As an adult I came to understand that the foods my family ate were not only for feasting. They were nourishment for a hard day’s work. There was an awareness about how to cook and eat to heal. And, it wasn’t about body size. People were fit and energetic no matter their size.

All my training and life experience has taught me one fundamental truth: good health comes from moving every day, and eating delicious whole, clean and real food. It’s that simple. But simple doesn’t necessarily mean easy.

Shortly after we were married my husband developed type 2 diabetes. It was a devastating diagnosis. I prepared delicious, healthy meals (not mutually exclusive!), packed his lunches, and left notes on the fridge with ideas on what he’d like. But I’d find the lunch I’d lovingly made for him uneaten in the car beside wrappers from KFC or McDonalds. Despite my efforts, he continued to eat the standard American diet of sodas, highly-processed foods and meats, and junk food. He was never able to make the connection between what he put in his body and his health. 17 years later his kidneys shut down and he was on dialysis.  Five years after that he lost a leg, and 18 months after that he passed away. An unhealthy diet and lifestyle robbed him of a quality life, took my husband, and left my daughter without a dad.

You don’t need to be diabetic or have a serious chronic condition to benefit from the tools I provide. Take a minute and consider if any of these describe you:

• Chronic pain/discomfort—including joint pain and/or arthritis
• Gut issues and general discomfort
• High blood pressure or cholesterol
• Know you should eat better, but don’t know where to start
• Are confused or intimidated about what to cook—or don’t think you have the time to cook
• Your current habits don’t seem to have stopped working

Now, imagine a life where you don’t start your day with a barrage of medications for your chronic pain or acid reflux. Instead, you feel fit and confident.  Diet, nutrition, and cooking are pleasurable activities (really!). You know that fueling your body with delicious, energy-rich vibrant foods is the path to confidence and wellness.

If that sounds good to you, then it’s time to start working together on your personalized path to increased wellness.

My services are definitely not a one-size-fits-all approach. I am all about personalizing a plan that works for YOU—so you stay on track and succeed. Because, remember what I said about habit change? That’s the golden key to all of this becoming an integral part of who you are—and you becoming effortlessly healthier.

Contact me to schedule your complimentary phone consultation, during which we’ll discuss your concerns, changes you’d like to make, and the outcome you’d like to realize.

I’ll then create personalized menus, recipes, and shopping lists to help you learn how to cook and nourish you (and your family, if you’d like), no matter your culinary skills level. I’ll provide weekly action plans, practices, and accountability to support and guide you as you work towards your goals. We discuss these weekly updates on the phone, via video chat, or however works best for you.

The #1 thing I want you to take away is… You CAN take charge of your body. And, I’ll be here to help you every step of the way. Let’s do this!

The information received from me in connection with the Program or otherwise should not be seen as medical, nursing or nutrition advice and is certainly not meant to take the place of your seeing licensed health professionals, including your doctor.