Crystal received her Registered Holistic Nutritionist designation from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, where she graduated with honours. Her combined passion for natural nutrition, pregnancy and birth lead to her continued studies as a Birth Doula. Aspiring to be a prenatal life coach, Crystal then went on to complete The Art & Science of Coaching through Erickson College, where she was trained as a Professional Coach. She is an active member of the Doula Services Association of BC, DONA International and the Vancouver Solution Focused Coaches Association (SFCA) .

Crystal knew two things about herself from a very early age: she loved food and she loved children. Her career path was perhaps shaped most definitively, however, by spending the majority of her childhood and adolescent years struggling with misdiagnosed ailments, only to experience what felt like a miraculous recovery once she discovered she had Celiac Disease (gluten intolerance). Years of research and studying paid off when Crystal finally understood for herself the empowerment, energy and joy you can experience when you nourish your body with the appropriate food. With a strong desire to educate people struggling with their own health challenges, studies in holistic nutrition and coaching were inevitable. Clients appreciate Crystal’s extensive knowledge and professionalism – they keep coming back because of her compassion and practical approaches, informed by her personal and professional experiences over the years.

Crystal’s philosophy towards holistic nutrition is based on the understanding that our bodies have the inborn knowledge and ability to maintain their own health. We can honour our body’s natural wisdom by providing it with the raw materials it needs to work with through whole, unrefined foods. Crystal’s knowledge and expertise enables her to identify the nutritional causes of dis-ease and can help guide you on your path to wellness through the different stages of your life.

While she enjoys all aspects of holistic nutrition and wellness coaching, Crystal holds a special interest in supporting women through their childbearing years and working with clients who want to radically improve their health and happiness. Areas of focus include foundational ‘real food’ nutrition education, cultivating healthy eating habits, prenatal nutrition, weight loss, digestive health and reducing food allergies and sensitivities.

Crystal offers additional services as a Prenatal Life Coach and Birth Doula. She is a professionally trained life coach and labour support coach who provides education throughout pregnancy and continuous emotional support and physical comfort measures during labour and birth. She also assists the father or partner with their needs or concerns so they feel more comfortable and confident in the birthing process allowing them to play an important role in their transition to parenthood. Crystal strongly believes in a woman’s natural ability to birth a baby and will support you and your partner in creating your own definition of the ideal birth experience. Crystal enjoys working with first time moms, providing them with education and support to help them feel confident and safe, which enables them to have an empowering and memorable birth experience.

Through a unique combination of real food nutrition workshops and personal coaching Crystal will guide you through the process of creating gradual, lifelong changes which will enable you to reach your current and future health goals.

Crystal will inspire and motivate you to cultivate your health!