Holly MacalusoHi, I’m Holly. I am a Culinary Nutritionist, Certified Holistic Health Counselor and Natural Health Supportive Chef. As a Culinary Nutritional Expert, I combine the art of cooking with the science of nutrition to bring you a comprehensive whole foods approach that inspires health and well being.

In my private counseling practice, I specialize in food based therapy. I work with clients with a variety of illnesses, weight issues, food addictions, food allergies, digestive disorders, sugar and gluten sensitivities.

I am a Natural Health Supportive Chef, trained at The Natural Gourmet Institute for Food & Health in NYC, the leader in health supportive culinary education. My training consisted of over 600 hours of hands on instruction which focused on the healing and health supportive qualities of food. I have a deep understanding of cooking for people with illness, plant based cooking, whole food dynamics, raw food, sports nutrition, gluten free, paleo, vegan and allergy free diets.

As a Certified Holistic Health Coach. I received my training from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition in NYC. I studied over 100 dietary theories and innovative lifestyle management techniques with some of the worlds top wellness experts which include Dr Andrew Weil, Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine; Deepak Chopra, leader in the field of mind-body medicine; Dr David Katz, Director of Yale University Prevention Research Center; Dr Walter Willett, Chair of Nutrition at Harvard University.

My education in Culinary Nutrition combined with my Chef Certification allows me to help my clients achieve health through my knowledge and experience of the science of culinary nutrition, personalized wellness coaching and health supportive culinary education. It is with this combined experience that I assist clients in making empowered food choices based on their individualized health concerns and dietary restrictions and develop culinary strategies that support healing and well being.

DEGREES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Kean University, B.S Management Science
Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health, Chef License
Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Health Coach Certification
American Association of Drugless Practitioners, AADP Certification
Academy of Culinary Nutrition, Culinary Nutrition Expert Certification
Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health, Food Therapy Certification
Concord School of Skin, Aesthetic license

"Let Food Be Thy Medicine" — Hippocrates