Plant-based Lifestyle & Wellness Support

Food is such an integral part of our lives.  If we cannot coexist in a nourishing and peaceful relationship, our own potential is diminished.  However, real health is achieved by balancing all the areas of our lives, and is a lifelong endeavor.  

I would love to help redefine what nourishment means in your own life. Through support, accountability and facilitating awareness, I can help you create hope where there may be none, options where they seem limited, and sustainable strategies for healthy living and lifelong learning.

Can you imagine feeling clearer, more connected and inspired on your plant-based path?

YOU WANT TO:

  • choose foods that align with your ethics, support your health and make you feel great
  • feel more empowered, creative and inspired on your plant-based journey
  • have a greater sense of purpose surrounding your lifestyle choices, building conscious community, soulful connections and deepening your own self-awareness and sense of well-being.

BUT…
you’re not feeling great; more like the plot for your health and wellness story has taken an unexpected turn, so, you are wandering along, missing opportunities for connection and purpose, and, losing faith in a happy ending.

BECAUSE…

  • right now, you are consistently making food choices that don’t jive with your ideals or support your health.
  • your sense of purpose and philosophical outlook seem to be challenged everywhere you turn.
  • you are feeling misguided on your path, lacking the support and resources you need to move forward.

I Know How You Feel

My name is Tara Petite, and I’m a wellness coach for compassionate health-seekers who want to align their values and food choices, be the author of their own health and wellness story, and prioritize feeling nourished in mind, body & spirit.  In 2005 I began my own wellness journey, slowly releasing over a 100 pounds of weight, aligning my values with my food choices and gaining invaluable knowledge along the way.  In 2015, I completed my graduate degree in Health and Wellness Coaching from The Maryland University of Integrative Health, which further inspired me to apply my experience to helping others along their unique paths.  As long-term vegan myself, having overcome my own health challenges and dietary roadblocks and raising three children in a meat-centered world, I enjoy supporting fellow balance-seekers that want to:

  • “Eat like they give a damn,” and find balance with food without dieting, unsustainable routines, or feeling “restricted” in their lifestyle choices.
  • Shift their mindset to one of abundance, rather than the restrictive “I can’t have that, it’s not vegan” mentality.
  • Take ownership of their dietary and lifestyle choices with purpose and intention, redefining nourishment to encompass mind, body and spirit.
  • AND, create a community of like-minded people with whom to share their journey.

Because, when you feed yourself consciously and with a focus on compassion, your self-worth, relationships and spiritual connection will reflect that intention, giving deeper purpose to your choices!

Working Together

By the time our co-creative venture is done, you will feel more in alignment with your ideals, poised as an advocate for yourself and animals, armed with a strong belief in the possibility of change. You will have gained a greater understanding of the spectrum of nourishment, of which, food is just a small part. And, lastly, you will feel inspired to continue creating your wellness journey with a new cast of supporting characters and ideas that will enrich your story, be a joy to write, and inspire others, too!   So, if you are ready to navigate the uncharted territory of your wellness journey, moving towards consciousness and clarity, contact me and let me be your guide!

CAN WELLNESS COACHING HELP YOU?

FEELING OUT OF BALANCE?

Are you are suffering from the emotional and physical side-effects of your current lifestyle and choices?
Do you feel stuck in unhealthy eating patterns and yearning for a more expanded sense of “nourishment,” to include connection with nature, positive relationships and creativity?

ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE?

Do you understand that health is not a destination, but rather a holistic process?
Are you are ready to be honest and do “the work” needed to change?
If you are ready to start your journey to consciously write your own wellness story, I can offer you compassionate support, experience, and inspiration as you being the process.

WHAT IS THE COACHING PROCESS LIKE?

DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION

During our initial session, I will gather information about your history, current lifestyle, and general health goals. We will spend some time formulating a realistic vision of your best self and how you can take manageable steps towards this vision.

In our follow up sessions, we will explore your coaching focus, whatever you choose it to be, creating a purposeful path towards your health and wellness or lifestyle goals. My approach is one of relaxed accountability. I am not here to offer all the answers, but, rather, to ask questions that prompt awareness within yourself. I am here to create a comfortable environment for you to explore your challenges, while gently reminding you of your intentions and helping you stay focused on your goals.

After our initial consultation, if you think working with me is something you would like to do, we can discuss how often, and for how long might be most beneficial.  I can work with you in person, over the phone or via the Internet.

Initial consultations are 45 to 90 minutes, and follow-ups are 45 to 60 minutes.

VEGAN LIFESTYLE COACHING

ALIGNING YOUR ETHICS AND FOOD CHOICES

As a long-term vegan, raw food enthusiast, and animal advocate, I specialize in helping to facilitate awareness and compassionate choices for those interested in transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle.  This can include discussion of dietary philosophy, nutritional support, grocery store tour, pantry “audit,” and general support for including more vegan, or raw food, into your routine

COST / VALUE

HOW CAN I SUPPORT YOU?

Your introductory session is free.  If you choose to work with me, subsequent session are $50/session.

Contact me for personal coaching now, and get started creating your own wellness journey!

 

Liability…

And, of course, here’s the standard disclaimer:  The statements expressed herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

This website and related services are not intended to give medical advice, make diagnoses, or hinder you from seeking care from a licensed medical professional. Any of the resources suggested by the owner of this site are for information purposes only, publicly available to anyone, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. You are encouraged to consult your healthcare provider before making any changes in diet or lifestyle. The information given by the owner of this site is not intended to replace the services or instructions of a physician or qualified healthcare provider. It is the individual’s responsibility to evaluate and choose service providers that they believe will satisfy their requirements and provide care that will meet their needs.