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I began working with Kerrie after trying to navigate the often frustrating and usually disappointing American diet and nutrition scene.  I had spent years living with chronic digestive problems, coupled with shame and loathing for my body.  I had learned to cope with these issues by completely disassociating myself from them; I lived disconnected from my body.  My work with Kerrie has helped me to fully connect with my body again.  Over the last year and a half, I have learned to trust that I can make good decisions about what I choose to eat and about my body.  I have transformed my palette and taste buds, and now choose foods that truly nourish me.  For the first time, I feel good about myself in my body—I am strong and whole.  I no longer live in the story that I am overweight as a way to shield myself from change and other discomforts.  My digestive issues have improved immensely, which has changed my overall quality of life.  I do not fear cravings, but see them as signals from my body, telling me vital information.  Most importantly, I feel embodied!  I am living and rooted in my physical body and no longer trying to disassociate from my physical being out of fear, embarrassment or shame. For good reason, I am incredibly grateful for my partnership with Kerrie!  Her embracing style, coupled with her knowledge and intuition helped me to transform my life. (Sarah Jones, Washington, DC)

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Kerrie was my health coach during my own health coach training program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.  I’ve never had a coach before, so I was eager to see how having support from a coach could actually impact me.  From our very first session, Kerrie provided a kind and open ear, picking up on subtle and not-so subtle stresses I was experiencing, both as a student and as a mom.  She provided concrete recommendations around time management that I have incorporated into my daily routine.  She listened during each session,  she followed up after calls with information she thought I would find useful, and she offered tools for reflection prior to each session so we could have a productive conversation.  Kerrie is an insightful soul with a gift to hear what is actually on your mind and bring it back to you so you can consider next steps on the path to personal improvement.  Having Kerrie’s support as a coach has been a valuable gift for me, in particular she helped me hone in on a very real barrier I had created to my own success, which was the critical first step to peel away old beliefs and start to reconnect with my own confidence and wisdom.  I know Kerrie is passionately continuing to expand her skills and knowledge, and will continue to be a gift to each of her clients along the way.  (Dina Morgan, Long Island, New York)

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I’m so glad I met Kerrie Martin.

With every single meeting I had with her, I experienced a new “Aha!” moment.   Initially, I thought I would be seeing (just) a nutritionist… someone to advise me on how to make sure I was getting enough protein and nourishment living as a vegetarian, and how to reignite my sudden lack of interest in exercise.  But as it turned out our meetings became much more… Kerrie became my life coach.  She helped me in so many aspects of my life… grief over the loss of my sweet Mother, to unbelievable stress on the job, to setting boundaries between my career and my personal life.   She introduced me to some amazingly delicious leafy greens and provided me with many alternatives to my boring oat cereal and skim milk breakfasts.   Her gentle approach made it easy to share personal information.  She helped me learn how to relax and set aside time during my busy days to enjoy some quiet moments.

Kerrie enriched my life, and I’m very grateful for having met her. (Nancy, Reston, VA)

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Kerrie introduced me to many different nutritional theories, diets and new foods.  She emphasizes that there is no one "right diet."  She encourages you to experiment until you find the healthy foods and habits that feel right for your body.  As a nutrition/lifestyle coach, she takes a holistic approach that goes beyond nutrition - - good health includes "primary foods" such as exercise, positive relationships, attention to spirituality.  Kerrie is very supportive and brings much positive energy and enthusiasm to her sessions.  I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to expand their health horizons!  (S. Logan, Mclean, VA)

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I started working with Kerrie following some extremely unhealthy

attempts with fad diets and had generally lost sense of how to be

healthy-mind body or spirit. After talking with Kerrie, she helped

design a nutrition plan that fit my needs. Instead of the drastic,

harsh ways I was accustomed to identifying with "health", I found a

gradual, gentle way of living which made an almost instant effect in

how I felt about my body. I learned to experiment with different ideas

until I found something that fit me. Far from forcing myself into some

pre-determined idea of 'health', I found ways to incorporate new

skills into my life while Kerrie helped walk me through the entire

process. I now have a lifestyle that I am comfortable with instead of

a 'diet plan' that I feel obligated to follow. I strongly encourage

anyone who feels lost or unhappy with their current state of health to

take this opportunity to work with this understanding professional and

discover your own path to a happy, healthy life. (G.M., Washington, DC)

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I have been working with Kerrie during the past 6 months. Our sessions have been filled with insight, discussions and support. I am grateful for how easy it has been to talk to Kerrie about my goals and concerns including health, career, family life and much more. I have a sense of clarity, balance and direction that I didn’t have 6 months ago. Thank you Kerrie! (TDR, Paris, France)

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Over the past year and a half I have made so many changes to my lifestyle that have positively influenced my health and prepared my body for a healthy pregnancy.  In addition to incorporating more whole and nutritious foods into my diet, I became more active and achieved my goal of becoming a Zumba instructor.  I was asked to teach classes before I even completed my certification!  I taught at several locations over the summer and was able to lose 14 pounds and lower my blood pressure.  I became pregnant shortly after losing the weight. I just wanted to thank you, Kerrie, for helping me start a healthy lifestyle foundation for me and my baby! (Zelda Wafer, Washington, DC, Licensed Massage Therapist)

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I'm training for a 100 mile ultra marathon and knew that I was going to be up for some long and hard training runs.  Because of all the intense and long running I was going to do, I wanted to make sure that I started eating the best foods possible that will allow me to perform and recover to the best of my ability. I met with Kerrie and immediately she gave me information that was very easy for me to incorporate into my everyday life. In just 3 weeks, I started seeing results! I was recovering a lot faster from my workouts and my endurance and strength was increasing. I even placed 2nd woman in one of my races! I'm looking forward to working more with Kerrie and learning more.  (Gaby Gorman,  Washington, DC)

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My experience working with Kerrie has been such a unique experience.  Little did she know but at the time we started coaching I had just enough money to buy the most basic groceries and yet we started with what was there.  Kerrie filled my life with a safe space to express myself without judgement.  She demonstrates so eloquently with her words and listening ear how through the power of allowing that even I could radically shift my life in many more ways than just my health.  But a fundamental shift in how I connect to my heart and live from that place.  I learned that less is more, not just in nature but in my entire life.  Today I now choose to live by that mantra.  Less is more.  I wish for anyone who is seeking a gentle yet profound experience to work with Kerrie on stepping into the possibility of healing! (Joseph Krafft, Austin, TX, Licensed Massage Therapist)

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A cleanse...you've got to be kidding!  Those were my first thoughts as a well nourished, "well into middle age" woman when Kerrie suggested I do a cleanse.  I am not drinking cayenne pepper flavored water or going without real food for days!!  What a relief it was to discover that Kerrie's definition of a cleanse was eating really "clean" food - healthy grains, nuts, fruits, vegetables, clean white meat or fish and a flavorful vegetable broth.  The return on this investment for me was weight loss, gastrointestinal efficiency and feeling "lighter on my feet".  I did it at a point in my weight loss journey where I had plateaued.  This experience "jump started" the next segment of my weight loss/getting healthy journey.  I have since volunteered to "cleanse" a second time after the Thanksgiving holiday and in preparation for the Christmas eating season!  It takes a personal commitment, planning and being organized so that you have on hand all you need to make it successfully happen.  I am grateful for the physical and emotional benefits that come from being "lighter on my feet". (Betty P., Alexandria, VA)