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Courtney Schand Nutrition Coaching

Meet Courtney

As a seasoned Registered Dietitian, I embarked on this journey recognizing the profound connection we share with food- it can soothe us, build community, mark celebrations, and impact us at a cellular level. Yet, I discovered a missing piece in the knowledge we have about food and how we engage with it. After 6 years of formal study, a Master’s degree, and my 5th year as a health coach, I realized that if I really wanted to help people make lasting changes that impact their health, I couldn’t simply give them more information, I had to help them shift their relationship to food.

Thus began my immersion into the study of the nervous system, trauma's physiological imprint, and somatic practices.

In my interactions with countless individuals, I've observed that our adult eating patterns often mirror our early emotional experiences. The way we were taught to listen to and honor our natural limits- mentally, emotionally, and physically- is influenced by our caregivers (who were modeling what was modeled to them). Because so many of us were never taught how to embrace certain emotions without fear or shame, many of my clients have shared that they struggle to savor life's simplest pleasures (rest, whole foods, and even sweets). They live in a paradigm of “pass” or “fail”.

But research shows that our emotions can affect health outcomes irrespective of dietary choices. This is why I target nervous system responses and interpersonal dynamics as well as general nutrition, to give tailored solutions for a calmer, more secure existence. Not only does this feel better, but also reduces the need to “gear up” for another diet, resulting in sustainable habits and long-term progress.

My goal is to empower clients with a new understanding that allows them to show up authentically, get their emotional needs in healthy ways, and make decisions aligned with their values. Ultimately, this is the recipe to build trust in themselves so they make choices that help them feel their best in any situation.

I’m here to Help.

Reconnect with your body

It all begins with your body. It’s communicating all the time, but it takes awareness to be able to turn that feedback into the right action.

Build your confidence

It takes courage to share your authentic self with the outside world. Learn to be present with your inner experience and radiate your emotions with confidence.

Expand your potential

You deserve to meet your maximum potential, whether it’s bravely sharing your emotions or honoring when you’ve had enough, Your boundaries protect your heart as it’s opening further.

  • I know that generational trauma and culture had me clinging to my masculine energy for survival. Courtney helped me to reclaim my feminine energy power and I’ve never felt so peaceful and FREE!

    Anonymous

  • "Courtney has helped me tap into my inner voice and begin to heal my relationship with food, weight, body image, and other things that have been looming over me for a decade. She is the perfect guide and confidant to bring you through this journey!"

    Client

  • Once I discussed my goals and struggles with her I knew this was exactly what I had been looking for. I have now been working with her for over one month now and know this is going to be life changing. She is extremely personable and easy to open up to and provides the perfect balance of education, encouragement, inspiration, healing, and coaching to help you sort out your stuff. It is the exact therapy/coaching-based healing journey that I was looking for and I am so thankful to have found this program [Nourished] with her!!

    Client

  • We all wish for a coach who is supportive and promotes our self determination. Courtney’s style also helped me to heal my codependent wounds.

    Anonymous

  • I am a woman who is an innate leader and a creative, and her [Courtney] calm advice guided me to my intuition to recognize when and where to use my masculine energy as a woman.

    Anonymous

  • Personally, Courtney worked along side of me as a curious and nurturing partner and I was able to unlock the mystery of balance of masculine and feminine energy in my relationship with my boyfriend... I wish I could describe to you how she is able to decode men’s ways, you just have to see to believe!

    Anonymous

  • When I began working with Courtney, I expected the traditional nutritionist experience: calipers, macro- and micronutrient balancing, portion recommendations, and so on. Sure, Courtney provided me with that guidance and those tools. However, she gave me something I never would have imagined: a growing respect and friendship with myself!

    Client

  • I'm a practical person, so I deeply appreciate the practical tools Courtney added to my previously nearly empty skills toolbelt. By being in better touch with myself, inside and outside, I'm empowered to make better decisions in my relationship with food. I enthusiastically recommend Courtney to anybody searching for both nutritional guidance as well as a pathway to inner peace.

    Anonymous