We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Carla Abate. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Carla below.

Alright, Carla thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. We’d love to hear about the best advice you’ve ever given to a client? (Please note this response is for education/entertainment purposes only and shouldn’t be construed as advice for the reader)

Invest in yourself. We all spend so much money on things that are either material, frivolous, or have a little meaning or value. Yet, we often can’t rationalize spending money on our health. Your body is the one thing that carries your forward and that you carry forward everywhere you go. Treasure it like the vessel, of wisdom, beauty and strength that it is and provide it with the what nourishes and fulfills it. You will never regret this money spent.

Carla , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I got into nutrition therapy after the loss of two loved ones to cancer. My sister and my father both passed away within six months of each other, forcing me to reconsider my career path. At the time I was directing the summer program for the Denver Waldorf School, which is the education I chose for my children, and one that I am completely passionate about to this day. Having always been interested in health and wellness however, it seemed the right time for a shift. I was determined to learn everything I could about the role of diet and lifestyle in the development of a prevention. . I was determined to learn everything I could about the role of diet and lifestyle in the development of and prevention of illness and to do everything in my power to avoid this fate for myself and my family. After researching many different programs, I settled on the nutrition therapy institute in Denver, Colorado due to its solid scientific and research-based approach. Initially interested in the nutritional oncology program, I ended up focusing on gotten hormone health, as well as nutrition for pregnancy and postpartum. I earned my board certification in holistic nutrition and have extensive training in the use of functional testing to help my clients reach more targeted nutritional goals. Are use functional testing, deep, listening, and nutritional detective work to uncover the root cause of loss of my clients many complaints, such as gut dysfunction, hormone imbalances, energy and mood related imbalances, and stubborn, weight stagnation. I also love working with moms during pregnancy and postpartum, especially educating them on how to deeply nourish him selves and their families, reminding them that self care is a means to providing better care for their loved ones. One of the things that sets me apart from other nutrition therapists is my roots, growing up on a farm. It is very rare these days to hold such a connection to the earth and deep, knowing of where our food truly comes from.

Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?

I think one of the most important lessons I have learned about being successful in my field is knowing my limits. My own health journey taught me that sometimes we don’t have all the tools and need to partner with other professionals. When I developed a blood disorder for years ago, I tried everything in my toolbox, saw and refer this condition. Ultimately, I end up needing the support of allopathic medicine and I’m grateful for, the pharmaceutical that allows me to my life with ease. This is where allopathic medicine and holistic nutrition, beautifully converge and is only one example of the way that different modalities often work better together. I Practice alongside many, other professionals in the wellness community, offering services, such as acupuncture, lymphatic, massage, holistic, skin, care, and psychotherapy. Nutrition is only a part of the holistic wellness journey.

Have you ever had to pivot?

In January of 2020 just before Covid, i was diagnosed with a large brain tumor that really shook my world. scared, overwhelmed with starting a business, and unprepared for this reality, I was forced to put the growth of my business on hold. and as someone who took such care of them selves, this news was so difficult to accept initially. Though it was benign, surgery was inevitable, and I knew I had to take care of myself and prepare my body to be receptive to treatment and resilient to recovery as much as was within my control . Though initially viewing this experience as an incredible disruption to progress, it ultimately equipped me to more efficiently guide my clients around optimal, recovery following surgery and other traumatic medical interventions. It also gave me permission to slow down and give my attention to things in my life that I cherish the most… My family. This experience taught me how to better prioritize within my own business.

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