Ashley Martin – Youth Mentor, CCN, Nutrition & Health Coach
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My name is Ashley Martin, and I am a nutrition coach practicing in the Calgary, Alberta area. In 2013 I enrolled in Stanford University's Continuing Education program and completed their Child Nutrition certificate course a year later. I am a Certified Sports & Exercise Nutrition Coach and hold a P.N Lvl 1 designation. With my passion for food, fitness and wellness coupled with my education and personal health journey, I want to reach parents, families and everyday people. I want to spread the word about real food, holistic health and get more people excited about wholesome foods and physical activity.
My philosophy is simple: Eat real food! My approach to nutrition is a holistic approach. Holistic nutrition addresses the whole person by determining and addressing the underlying causes of your health conditions rather than simply addressing the symptoms. I design personalized nutrition & wellness programs for my clients, who come to me with a variety of concerns such as food allergies, picky eaters, hypothyroid/Hashimoto’s, stress, fatigue, weight loss, digestive issues (one of my passions), hormonal balance, PMS, anxiety & mood swings, or direction with cleansing/detoxing.
My holistic approach focuses on three main areas: BODY, MIND, SPIRIT.
I excel in designing "free from" meal plans which accommodate many food restrictions like gluten free, dairy free, legume or nut free, meat free etc. I am an expert at helping you uncover hidden food allergies that may be causing all sorts of health problems, from IBS to PMS. Aside from what I uncover during the consultation process, I use functional medicine diagnostic testing to uncover areas of imbalance, and I’ll recommend various supplements and herbs to help clients achieve optimal health, but the backbone of my programs are always seasonal, whole foods and new spins on traditional recipes.
I am also a Birth Doula and the owner of Ashley Martin - Holistic Birth Services , the founder of Inside & Out - Guiding Circles, a grassroots community in Calgary, whose mission is to support girls as they navigate the path from childhood to womanhood with intention, mentorship and fun! As part of our circles we model many universal values such as mindfulness, integrity, self-direction, benevolence, universalisim, and respect which are all gifts from cross-cultural wisdom and traditions.
My philosophy is simple: Eat real food! My approach to nutrition is a holistic approach. Holistic nutrition addresses the whole person by determining and addressing the underlying causes of your health conditions rather than simply addressing the symptoms. I design personalized nutrition & wellness programs for my clients, who come to me with a variety of concerns such as food allergies, picky eaters, hypothyroid/Hashimoto’s, stress, fatigue, weight loss, digestive issues (one of my passions), hormonal balance, PMS, anxiety & mood swings, or direction with cleansing/detoxing.
My holistic approach focuses on three main areas: BODY, MIND, SPIRIT.
- Nourishing the body with proper nutrition and exercise,
- Nourishing the mind with simple lifestyle adjustments that support emotional wellness,
- Nourishing the spirit with relaxing guided mediation to help you stay focused on what is really important in your life, help you achieve goals and manage stress!
I excel in designing "free from" meal plans which accommodate many food restrictions like gluten free, dairy free, legume or nut free, meat free etc. I am an expert at helping you uncover hidden food allergies that may be causing all sorts of health problems, from IBS to PMS. Aside from what I uncover during the consultation process, I use functional medicine diagnostic testing to uncover areas of imbalance, and I’ll recommend various supplements and herbs to help clients achieve optimal health, but the backbone of my programs are always seasonal, whole foods and new spins on traditional recipes.
I am also a Birth Doula and the owner of Ashley Martin - Holistic Birth Services , the founder of Inside & Out - Guiding Circles, a grassroots community in Calgary, whose mission is to support girls as they navigate the path from childhood to womanhood with intention, mentorship and fun! As part of our circles we model many universal values such as mindfulness, integrity, self-direction, benevolence, universalisim, and respect which are all gifts from cross-cultural wisdom and traditions.