"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." -- Hippocrates
Certified Nutritional Consultant Mariam Makhoul has a deep-rooted love and appreciation for food. As the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, Mariam learned to embrace creating and sharing homemade cuisine at a young age. It is only natural that her passion for food would translate into a career in nutritional health.
In her early adult life, Mariam suffered through a series of traumatic personal and professional experiences that left her with overwhelming anxiety. She sought the help of medical professionals as the stress and anxiety she felt triggered a series of illnesses. These illnesses left Mariam and her “traditional” doctors mystified. She decided to take control of her own life and took the reins of her health into her own hands. It was through this experience that Mariam discovered the incredible power of nutrition.
Mariam’s healing journey first began when she started working closely with a nutritionist and next with a naturopathic doctor. This doctor introduced her to a multitude of alternative tests that were never offered to her during the years she was being treated within the space of conventional medicine. With this personal journey, Mariam began to understand the very connected roles genetics and nutrition play in one’s overall wellbeing.
From there, working closely with a traditional naturopath at Tree of Life, Mariam started the process of healing her body and mind. She observed firsthand the importance of having someone guide and support her on her path to wellness. It was at this time that she also realized her purpose in life: to offer others support and guidance on their journey to developing a healthy, mindful connection to food.
Mariam’s Approach
Mariam’s primary focus is working with clients to understand their relationship with food so they can get to the root causes of their health issues and concerns. She works closely and in partnership with her clients to assess their lifestyle and the role food plays in their day-to-day lives. She also will test for every possible genetic, epigenetic, and environmental condition that may be affecting her client’s health. Finally, she assesses emotional wellbeing in an effort to determine how stressors may affect overall physical health.
Once these steps are complete, Mariam will curate a plan tailored to her client’s individual needs. Such curated plans can include a customized diet plan, healthy lifestyle coaching, or simply helping one achieve a mindful approach to nutrition.
Feel Your Best
Everyone is different. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and diet. Mariam firmly believes in one thing - food is medicine. Whether you are diabetic, have gluten intolerance, have been exposed to mold, require a low-histamine anti-inflammatory diet, or a Keto diet - with empathy, compassion, efficiency, and determination, Mariam will work tirelessly to help you become and feel like the best version of yourself.