Welcome to Smile

Hello and Welcome!

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My name is Melissa and I'm a Holistic Nutrition Practitioner & Health Coach based in beautiful Bruce County, ON. I'm practicing at Lighthouse Chiropractic & Wellness at 906 Queen Street in Kincardine on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2pm to 6pm. I'm additionally taking virtual appointments Mon and Fri from 9am-5pm. Click here if you'd like to book an appointment, or call 519.396.6360.​

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What Is Holistic Nutrition?

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We all need a certain balance of protein, vitamins, and other nutrients to help our bodies reach maximum energy levels and overall physical and emotional health. The central point of holistic health is on achieving lasting changes that take habits, lifestyle, and biochemical individuality into account.

Holistic Nutritionists and Nutrition Coaches are highly trained and experienced health professionals in natural health and nutrition. Holistic Nutritionists and Nutrition Coaches devise diets that match each individual’s unique health and nutritional needs, in addition to promoting optimal health of all body systems through a diet of good quality, whole foods (and high quality supplementation, if and when needed).

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As it deals with the body as a whole, holistic nutrition incorporates not only the body, but the mind and spirit as well. It is my approach to first heal and reset your gut, so that we can improve how the different areas of your body communicate with each other. 

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Holistic Nutritionists and Health Coaches also work alongside MDs, NDs, Chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals to help people bring their bodies back into balance when facing illness. We are trained to understand how symptoms are caused by a complex web of underlying imbalances; we bring diet into the therapeutic mix and work to reverse those symptoms through cellular nourishment and lifestyle changes.

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What I Do as a Registered Holistic Nutrition Practitioner & Health Coach

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Having graduated from both the Holistic Nutrition & Health Coach and Advanced Holistic Nutrition programs from Nutraphoria School of Holistic Nutrition in Maple Ridge, BC, I help people feel their very best with a focus on detoxing the body, gut health, and mood. It's my passion to help people reach their health & wellness goals and improve their quality of life through holistic nutrition and wellness coaching that focuses on the gut-brain connection, incorporates cognitive behavioural coaching methods, and suggests nutritional supplementation, when necessary. I also offer nutrient specific foods, juices, and spreads that you can pre-order and purchase here. 

When you're ready to start living your best life, I'm ready to help you get there!

When you book your initial intake, you'll be sent an intake form that you'll need to complete prior to your intake appointment. At your intake appointment, we'll go over your information in detail and discuss your health and wellness goals. After your appointment, it's my time to sit down with the information we've discussed and create a wellness plan that is specific to your needs. This plan will include a week long meal plan with some recipes, supplement schedule (if necessary), and other tools and information to help you reach your health and wellness goals. We'll be sure to schedule a follow-up at the end of your intake, usually about a month later, so we can take a look at your progress and assess where we may need to make some adjustments. Initial follow-ups are generally 60 minutes. Thereafter, follow-ups can range from 15-60 mins, depending on your needs. We'll book follow-up appointments along the way, as necessary, to keep you on the right path to achieving your goals.

I look forward to being a helpful and caring guide for you on your wellness journey!​

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​Sincerely,

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​Melissa Baumgaertner

CAIN-RHNP™, HCA-RHC™

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