Nutrition Attuned means becoming more aware of what your body & mind need for nourishment.
I believe your body is resilient and has all the wisdom it needs to start thriving - you just need help tapping into it!
My nutrition practice evolved when I started to learn more about trauma and reflected on my relationship to stress.
As a 1st generation, Chinese Cambodian Asian American born of parents who are refugees, I had high self-expectations and a difficult time identifying uncomfortable emotions.
For over 3 decades of my life, I was so out of touch with my body and how the daily presence of stress and anxiety affected me.
That was just my "normal" and as I grew older, I became more exhausted, developed more muscle tension/body aches, elevated cholesterol levels and digestive issues. I never labeled myself as an emotional eater, but as I looked back, my “sweet tooth” that I had since childhood was no coincidence. Food was a way to self-soothe, feel joy and create excitement in my life.
The more I started understanding my own stress patterns, the more I saw them reflected in the people I worked with. Many of my clients were experiencing low energy, digestive issues, anxiety, and weight gain—not because they were doing something wrong, but because their bodies were stuck in survival mode and they either didn't even notice it or felt hopeless about changing their trajectory.
Chronic stress affects how we eat, sleep, and move through the world—and it can leave us feeling depleted, disconnected, and unsure how to feel better.
I know what it’s like to be in that place, and I’ve learned how to gently work my way out. Now, I help others do the same—starting with compassion, curiosity, and creating small, sustainable habits.
Want to learn more about the books that have shaped my lens and practice? Check out my favorites here.
Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Food has always been a way I connect with my heritage, with people I care about, and the Earth itself.
Many of my clients say our sessions feel like "food therapy" because food is rarely "just about food." Together, we look beneath the surface to uncover the emotional and physical factors that directly impact digestive function and weight. My approach blends my knowledge in four critical topics that allow us to connect the dots between your body, mind, and habits so you can create lasting, meaningful change.
