Nutrition: A Mindful Eating Approach
We can help you to feel more confident and in control of your diet & body.
Make peace with food.
Many people are fighting, frightened, confused, and uneasy about what they eat. We want to solve that because we know it’s frustrating, and we hate to keep people in such a state as they aspire to improve their health and do what they’re meant to do in the world.
We want to help people become more comfortable in their skin while enjoying the foods they like.
Our goal is to help those struggling to get out of the rut and become the best version of themselves without sacrificing their health or nutrition.
We believe food is here to nourish and sustain us so that we can enjoy the time with our loved ones. Therefore, in our practice, we will never make you count calories, follow a strict diet or meal plan, or do a food journal to scrutinize what you eat. We will discuss some of your challenges and what you think is causing your weight gain or other health challenges. From there, we will guide you on improving your health and nutrition intake while improving your relationship with food and yourself. We will develop an actionable plan that we both feel comfortable achieving. We’ll support you throughout your journey to discover and cultivate a healthier relationship with food.
What is Mindful Eating?
Being mindful means being aware of your feelings and fully present in the moment without judgment.
Mindful Eating is a practice we can incorporate at our dining table. It is not a prescribed diet but a way of eating. It will help you achieve your desired weight, alleviate symptoms of illness, and give you confidence and awareness of your true self inside and out! It is sustainable, peaceful, and empowering.
Who would benefit from Mindful Eating?
Anyone looking for solutions to:
stress-related eating
emotional eating
sugar/snack/food cravings
lack of confidence in your body
lack of willpower around food
unwanted weight gain
yo-yo dieting
What can I expect?
The initial step is to explore your current challenges and your goals. We’ll get to know each other and work to create a roadmap that we both feel confident about. We’ll also explore how your emotions and current habits drive your eating choices. Together, we will discover the root cause of your unwanted eating habits.
Through the program, our clients learn when they tend to crave sugar or binge on chips, such as after having a stressful day at work or getting into an argument with a significant other.
They find out that their eating habits are not just a matter of their lack of willpower. In most cases, there are many reasons why you choose certain foods at certain moments. We see many people beat themselves so hard for their lack of willpower against sugar, snacks, and food. We teach that there’s a peaceful way to be good friends with food and feel more empowered to adopt healthier dietary changes.
After we discuss what drives your eating habits and understand how your emotions affect your food choices, we will introduce you to the principles of Mindful Eating. You can apply mindfulness techniques at your dining table, such as honoring the food and using all five senses.
We tailor every single session to fit my client’s lifestyle.
We coach and advice on how you can apply mindful eating principles that works for your busy life.
What we offer:
Giving mindful eating guidance tailored to you & your lifestyle
Addressing the root cause of your undesired eating habits
Providing mindfulness techniques to redirect your focus on cultivating a healthier relationship with food
Providing open-mindedness and a smile, we will never judge you by what you eat!
What we DO NOT offer:
Counting every single calorie
Cookie-cutter diets
Prescribed meal plans
Focus on your weight or physical appearances (We believe that a weight change is a bonus while working on establishing a healthier relationship with food.)
The Offerings
Two-Week Mindful Eating Mini Journey
We will address one area of your eating habits that you’d like to improve or where we see needs the most attention.
If you have a particular challenge you’d like to address, such as overeating, stress eating, emotional eating, etc., we will assist you in identifying the root cause of these unwanted habits and help you build a roadmap to your ideal healthy you.
Includes:
Emotional eating assessment
Identification of areas of improvement and strategies to address key challenges
A written report of your personalized mindful eating roadmap
This package consists of
One initial consultation session (75 minutes)
One follow-up session (30 minutes)
Roadmap reports and recommendations are delivered after our initial session.
Virtual or in-person meetings are available at House Nine Wellness.
Comprehensive Mindful Eating Coaching
Limited availability: 5 seats available
A thorough and holistic service that will help you gain greater confidence in your body, develop a more positive and nurturing relationship with food, and assist you in feeling more in control of your diet without the need to meticulously track every single intake. This approach emphasizes mindfulness and self-awareness, enhancing your overall nutrition and wellness journey.
Includes:
Comprehensive emotional eating assessment
Identifying the root cause of your unwanted eating habit
Mindful eating coaching - addressing the root cause of your unwanted eating habits
Mindful lifestyle recommendations
Mindful eating journal review and recommendation
Homework (yes, you got some work to do!)
Resources and tools for a mindful eating lifestyle
Email support for questions and support
This package consists of
One Initial assessment session (90 min)
4 follow-up sessions (45 min each)
Virtual or in-person meetings are available at House Nine Wellness.
“Miho, it’s been a pleasure working with you. Your nonjudgmental, calming, and unique approach to getting at the root causes of my issues are most appreciated. You are a superb listener — and importantly, you don’t lecture. You have a comforting, empathetic approach that is encouraging and inspiring (and fun, too). I find the subtle ways you nudge me toward trying simple things to take steps toward improving are paying off. And you never “prescribe” them — but you put them out there in a non-threatening way and I always feel compelled to try them, usually with very positive results. I will never need another commercial diet. This is the way to go! So glad we connected. ”
Testimonials
“You clearly don’t use cookie cutter solutions. I felt from the start that you were working with me on my personal situation. As we move forward, I appreciate your willingness to continue fine-tuning an approach that works best for my life and interests.”
“The reminder that mindfulness is helpful in many areas of our life. Eating in a healthy way doesn’t need to be a new skill in its own area. Mindfulness can be helpful everywhere. Your guidance is right on target. ”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most of my clients purchase a package which contains 3-4 sessions which spans 1-2 months. Generally we meet every week or every other week. And many of my clients decide to continue working with me for follow-up after a few months until they feel more confident going on their own.
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Unfortunately, I cannot accept patients who are on dialysis, tube feeding, and intravenous feeding. I do not work with patients with diagnosed anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other diagnosed eating disorders. Feel free to reach out to me for referrals!
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I offer a one-hour Discovery Call to see if we are a good fit and do help guide you to the most appropriate plan.
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I am confident that I design and provide the very best nutrition counseling and coaching individually tailored to each of my clients, and I want you to share my confidence!
But in case you are not 100% satisfied with my service, I provide a 30-day money-back guarantee for all of my services. If it just doesn't work for you, I will refund you the money. To request a refund, please contact me by email.
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I do not take insurance for my services. Most insurance plans do not reimburse for my services as it is not considered “Medical Nutrition Therapy” to treat a diagnosed disease. I do accept HSA and FSA.