We all have a story. This is mine.
ABOUT
When ever I am invited to speak or hosting a Master class, Webinar I always speak on the “connection” as a whole because it is all connected( i.e The Brain Gut Connection, The Gut Immune Connection, The Hormone Gut Connection, The Stress Chronic Illness Connection, The Gene Food Connection, well you see where I am going with this:)
I also realized that it is quite impossible to support clients if you don’t yourself have all the tools to guide them in their personal apothecary, their kitchen, so I also studied Culinary Nutrition at the Academy of Culinary Nutrition and Culinary Genomics at the Genomic Kitchen.
Caroline Sabbah, Founder
After years as a litigation lawyer and mediator in Montreal and a terrible downward spiral into autoimmune disease, a new passion for the healing powers of nutrition found its way into my life after researching ways for me to heal. Nutrition was pivotal to my healing, so I committed to the study of Nutrition. I changed my path and gave up my title as a lawyer to focus on my true calling.
I chose to study Holistic Nutrition at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto. But what I soon realized is that my journey into Nutrition was truly only the beginning of a lifelong journey of studies in the fascinating and ever-growing field of health, diving deeper into Functional Nutrition, Functional Medicine, Functional Genomics, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine and finally into Human Potential Coaching, Human Design, the Science of Well-Being, NLP, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mind-Body Medicine and Energy Medicine (Reiki). It soon became clear to me that my passion and niche lay both in the field of Functional genomics/Lifestyle Genetics and psychoneuroendoimmunology- the science of the mind-body connection.
My time is divided between Toronto and Collingwood, in Ontario and Montreal, Quebec, in Canada, my clinical practice, teaching, continuing education, writing, speaking engagements, workshops, group programs and program development. In between, you will find me quite busy and multi passionate as a Manifesting Generator (Human Design) reading, usually more than one book at the time, or enjoying- tennis, skiing, hiking, nature walking, paddle boarding, mountain biking, yoga, meditating, gardening and last but certainly not least spending time with the loves and heart of my life, my two children, my husband, my crazy dog and my lovely mom.
A Little More About Me
What Sets Me Apart?
Who Are My Clients?
What to Expect When Working With Me?
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I help perimenopausal and menopausal women looking to promote their health, energy, digestion, mood, manage stress and anxiety, enhance cognitive performance and mindset towards creating healthy, happy, easeful, and vibrant lives by building the nutrition, mindset, resilience, behavioural and cognitive practices and lifestyle foundations connecting the Mind + Body + Heart.
While I focus my practice in The Art, Wisdom and Science of Women’s Health and Well-Being in Functional Genomics and coaching it is all based on what is referred to scientifically as the field of “psychoneuroendoimmunology” which simply means the understanding of the Body and Mind connection recognizing not only the influence of genetics but also the impact of psychology, stress and perceived stress on health, immune health, gut health, brain health, hormonal health and well-being in general. “Stress” is a huge contributor to chronic health issues finding its root in perceived stress, inflammation, blood sugar issues and circadian disruption (sleep/wake cycle).
In my experience it became apparent that we needed to address not only the “whole body “ but also the “whole person” - mind + body + soul by building strong foundations to optimal state of health and well-being. So based on 5 Pillar’s of Health: Nutrition/Hydration, Exercise/Movement, Sleep/Restoration, Stress Management and Emotions/Mindset, I created my own client care method bringing together modern science and ancestral wisdom based on 3 R’S - RESET (biology) REWIRE (mind/psychology) RECONNECT (purpose/spirituality).
Over the years, I’ve acquired training in functional nutrition and functional medicine, nutrition and lifestyle genomics, digestive health, hormonal health, cognitive behavioural coaching, nlp, positive psychology, stress regulation, havening techniques, neuroplasticity and human potential coaching.
I am an avid believer in “test don’t guess” after years of seeing better outcomes when we address the root causes. I believe in the power of lifestyle genetic testing and the gift that genomic science offers us to target our approach personalized to your own personal blueprint. That being said my approach is informed by science but rooted in ancestral wisdom and simple common sense. I am an advocate for the principle of food is medicine and using food as medicine.
I am passionate about my mission to help women reconnect with themselves, their inner wisdom and reclaim their body and mind. To help them thrive and flourish. I’ve developed my approach with the purpose of self empowering you with knowledge, guidance, resources and to support and coach you because in the end you hold the key, the power to change. I’ve been there. I know how it feels. I know that to do it it alone without the guidance and coaching can be overwhelming. You are not alone in this. You’re in the right place.
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They’re curious, kind, and compassionate women looking to feel better, live better, think better, and age better by optimizing their health and well-being and reclaiming their mind, body, and heart to live with more energy, serenity, and cognitive performance.
I have worked with clients simply wanting to optimize their health to women with issues ranging from overwhelm, weight loss resistance and fatigue to more chronic issues such as Auto-Immune Diseases, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Stress Maladaption, Anxiety, IBS, IBD, Hashimoto’s Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Parkinson’s Disease, ADHD, Candida, Chronic Digestive issues, Histamine Intolerance, Food Intolerances, Mold Toxicity, Blood Sugar Dysregulation and Hormonal Imbalances.
I work with clients interested in a true “wholistic approach” connecting the Body, Mind, Heart and Soul. They’re ready to explore and invest financially and in time towards their health and well-being, they’re ready and committed to make changes but are feeling overwhelmed by the information out there and are looking for a personalized approach based on their own blueprint, guidance and support towards optimized health and well-being.
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My mission is to take out the overwhelm and ensure that you feel supported, heard, and understood. Health and Well-Being is a not a linear process and its course has ebb and flow. It’s a journey that requires commitment, dedication, guidance, support, and accountability together with a truly personalized approach based on your unique individuality and blueprint. This process is not a quick fix. I work in transformation, which takes time and commitment.
My clinical practice is now mostly exclusively online or by phone which takes away the driving to and from your appointment and allows clients from out of town or out of country to work with me. Over the years I found that when working with clients on a transformation journey combining all of my modalities has been by far the most impactful.