the face behind roots to leaves
meet amanda
I regained a connection with mySELF, LEARNED HOW TO LISTEN AND HONOR MY BODY'S CUES, AND MOVE WITH THE EBBS AND FLOWS OF MY CYCLE with POWER AND EASE.
After 10 years of feeling detached from my body, painful periods, and an overwhelm of misinformation rooted in diet culture...
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The deep rooted history of sexism in our society has led to a rejection and fear of womanhood and all the experiences it entails. Diet culture, thin ideals, and bias in healthcare has led many of us to feel small, disempowered, and disconnected from ourselves and our bodies - despite the immense power that we, as women, hold. My work at Roots to Leaves is to help women feel empowered in their bodies and regain their connection to health and true wellness. Whether you are facing fertility challenges, diagnoses like PCOS and endometriosis, or need some extra support during your pregnancy or postpartum journey, I’m here to accompany you
I’m Amanda, registered dietitian, certified lactation counselor, ayurvedic-yoga instructor, and women’s health warrior.
Women's health advocate
REGISTERED YOGA & AYURVEDA INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR
REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST
credentials
masters of science in Nutrition from Columbia University
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS FROM CORNELL UNIVERSITY
WOMEN'S HEALTH TRAINING UNDER DR. AVIVA ROMM
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03/ ALL ABOUT CYCLE SYNCING
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01/ Postpartum body image
PODCASTS AND WEBINARS
roots to leaves x hatch
02/ NOURISHING POSTPARTUM
roots to leaves x hatch
Be about being better podcast
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06/ YOUR DAILY MUTLI COULD BE CAUSING THESE SIDE EFFECTS...
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04/ DOES THE GIRL DINNER TREND PROMOTE DISORDERED EATING?
HOT OFF THE PRESS
SHEKNOWS
05/ HOW BAD IS IT REALLY TO EAT SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE?
Livestrong.
WELL + GOOD
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09/ winter warmers in a soup pot
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07/ HOW DOES MAGNESIUM CITRATE WORK and what happens when you drink it?
HOT OFF THE PRESS
LIVESTRONG
08/ what really happens to your body if you drink diet soda every day
Livestrong.
EDIBLE QUEENS
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10/ Policing “fake” femininity...and influencer anti fandom
PEER REVIEWED
sage journals
11/ MSG Is A-OK: Exploring the Xenophobic History of and Best Practices for Consuming Monosodium Glutamate
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
As women, we are too often dismissed.
Our concerns are viewed as "dramatic."
We are told our symptoms are "normal."
And between diet culture, beauty standards, and a medicalization and fetishization of our bodies, we are often left to battle our hormone and health concerns alone.
So I want you to know that I'm here.
I hear you.
I support you.
And I trust that you know your body best.
Because to be honest, I don't have all the answers. But I believe that at the heart of it all (and with a little guidance) YOU know what you truly need.
So my goal is to create a relationship with you that meets you where you are at, empowers you with knowledge, helps you find your inner wisdom, supports you on your journey, and holds space for all that may come up.
I understand that these stages of life can be hard. I recognize that when it comes to conversations around hormone health, fertility, IVF, pregnancy, menopause and more, it can bring forward many emotions. From disappointment to excitement, loss to joy, anxiety to curiosity, I am here to help you navigate this path, offering tools of nourishment all the while.
Because I believe that in order to move forward, we need to look inward.
In order to heal a symptom, we need to look at the whole.
In order to grow tall, we first must face and tend to the wounds.
And in order to bloom and flourish, we need to plant the seeds and lay down the roots.
Sending grace and love,
Amanda