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<![CDATA[The Health Coach Alliance - Featured Members]]>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:49:29 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Meet Andrea Saliba, RHNP, RHNC, RHC]]>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.healthcoachalliance.ca/featured-members/meet-andrea-saliba-rhnc-rhnc-rhc

This superstar right here is definitely one to follow! Andrea Saliba recently completed her education as a Registered Holistic Nutrition Practitioner and has been making waves ever since! She is also a Registered Health and Nutrition Coach, Group Fitness Instructor and a mother of three! Andrea is on the Nutrition Advisory Board and is a regular contributor to OptiMyz Magazine. She is passionate about educating people about the importance of a well balanced diet while incorporating a holistic approach towards achieving and attaining their specific goals.

What Inspired you to become a Registered Health & Nutrition Coach?
Being in the fitness industry for so many years and seeing all the different so called “health claims” really motivated me to choose this career. When I was much younger, I focused so much upon outer image, weight and counting calories. I now have a daughter and do not want her growing up with this type of mentality towards health. Becoming a Mother has really influenced me to push myself to achieve my own personal goals. Being a Nutritionist has always been a goal of mine and the fact that I have been able to achieve my biggest desire is huge for me. Last, I’ve been surrounded by many loved ones who suffered from chronic illness and disease in the passed few years. That was when I made my jump towards this career. If I can help someone in anyway possible, my mission in life is complete.

What words of wisdom would you like to share about leading a healthy lifestyle?
To always find peace within. I believe that when we truly find peace within our soul, we are living a full life. Happiness is truly the secret to living a long healthy life and although, yes, what we eat greatly impacts our health, so does the relationship we have with ourselves. I always tell my clients that if they want to see results, they must first adjust their mindset and believe in their own capabilities.

Do you have a go-to breakfast choice you would like to share?
My go-to breakfast is almost always a green smoothie (recipe below), or eggs with spinach and avocado.

Andrea's Green Smoothie

1 scoop Kaizen Vanilla protein powder
1 cup almond milk
Fist full of spinach
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
5 chunks of frozen pineapple
1 tablespoon ground flax
Dash of cinnamon

Andrea's Green Smoothie

1 scoop Kaizen Vanilla protein powder
1 cup almond milk
Fist full of spinach
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
5 chunks of frozen pineapple
1 tablespoon ground flax
Dash of cinnamon

Make sure you follow her for daily inspiration, tips, recipes and to find out more about her services.
Website: www.andreasaliba.ca
Instagram: @andrea_saliba.nutrition
Facebook: Andrea Saliba Nutrition

]]><![CDATA[An Interview with Mike Lende, RHC]]>Mon, 01 May 2017 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.healthcoachalliance.ca/featured-members/an-interview-with-mike-lende

We would like to introduce you to one of our amazing members, Mike Lende. This guy right here needs his own TV Show. He is truly inspirational and his energy is infectious!

Mike is a Registered Health Coach and has been a professional athletic coach for over 20 years. He has been a CEO & VP of various companies, coaching and leading individuals and teams to success. He was also awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his dedication to coaching.

What inspired you to become a Registered Health Coach?
Like a good portion of the general population, I worked long hours at a desk job and I was over-weight with poor eating habits. I suffered from knee and back pain, sleep apnea and persistent low energy. I was not properly managing my stress levels and this combination of things really hindered me from spending quality time with my loved ones and prevented me from achieving my full potential as a business man. I was my own worst enemy. Realizing I had to make a change, I began "dieting", which of course didn't work. The let down of failure brought me to my lowest point emotionally and physically. It was there that I realized I had to find the strength and motivation from within to become the best I can be.

I began compiling all of the knowledge I had obtained on nutrition, stress management, business and consulted with the best in pro sports. I then completed a health coaching course all the while transforming myself. Forty pounds later, my energy was up and my pain and sleeping problems disappeared.

Having gone through it myself, I now feel so passionate about empowering others to be the best that they can be. It is truly an amazing to have this impact on someone's life. Enabling my clients to achieve a new found energy and overall happiness is the greatest. I have helped people lose weight, gain confidence, achieve better sleep, less stress and even help them with their personal relationships and careers. I am reprogramming the way my clients see themselves and others around them by making their own health the priority. I always say to clients, "I look forward to introducing you to the new you". They discover amazing things about themselves which they never knew. These new discoveries are strengths which propel them to their highest potential.

What is one of your favourite healthy meals?
My favorite meal is any healthy fish and brussel sprouts off the BBQ. Crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Tastes great and easy to make!!

I like to use trout. I'll add avocado oil (sparingly) on both sides of the fish and then sprinkle "Chef Paul's Magic Salmon Seasoning" on it. BBQ or broil for 3-4 minutes each side until the skin is nice and crispy.

For the brussel spouts, I toss in avocado oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic and bake on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Do you have any words of wisdom you would like to share with everyone?

"In the world, there are enough obstacles in your way.
Don’t be one of them!
Get out of your own way in pursuit of the best version of yourself!
Start off by believing in you! "

Mike can be reached here:

Website: www.canadashealthcoach.com
Email: mike@canadashealthcoach.com
Facebook: menshealthcoach

]]><![CDATA[Meet Amanda Young, RHNP, RHC]]>Sat, 01 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.healthcoachalliance.ca/featured-members/meet-amanda-young

Amanda Young is one of our newest members and currently resides in St. Catherines, ON. She has been working in the Holistic Nutrition field for 1 year.

Amanda found her passion when she was diagnosed with two Auto-Immune Diseases; Celiac Disease, and Hypothyroidism (Hoshimotos) and turned to discovered Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health. She was also diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Amanda became aware of how much nutrition and lifestyle choices can impact ones health.

She was so inspired by her own research on alternative medicine and holistic health that she began studying Holistic Nutrition. She currently holds designations as a Registered Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Registered Nutritional Counselor, and Certified Holistic Nutrition and Health Coach.

Amanda specialises in Auto-Immune conditions, gut health, allergy/intolerance sensitive diets, and Holistic remedies such as essential oils products.

One of Amanda's most popular (and delicious) snacks is shared with you below:

Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Haystacks

1/3 Cup Coconut Oil
1/4 Cup Honey
2 Tbsp Cocao Powder
1/3 Cup Collagen Peptides or Protein Powder
1/3 Cup Natural Peanut Butter
1 pinch of Sea Salt
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
2 Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

In a small pan on med / low heat melt and stir together coconut oil, honey and cocoa powder. Once mixed, remove from heat and stir in collagen, peanut butter, salt, vanilla, and coconut. Drop into mounds and place in refrigerator for 1 hour. These can be stored up to a week in the refrigerator.
You can find Amanda here:

Website: https://www.foreveryoungnutritionandhealth.com
Instagram: @amandaforeveryoung
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungnutritionandhealth/

]]><![CDATA[An Interview with Liz Naccarato, RHNC]]>Wed, 01 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.healthcoachalliance.ca/featured-members/an-interview-with-liz-naccarato

Liz Naccarato is kicking off our first ever featured member post and we think you will love her.

Liz resides in Port Coquitlam, BC and has been a Registered Health & Nutrition Coach (RHNC) for 7 months now and is also a trainer. She was recently a key speaker for SheTalks Health & Fitness 2017.

She has a true passion for helping women get off the diet rollercoaster. She is dedicated to spreading the message that dieting DOES NOT WORK.
"As a dieter my whole life, I never had someone who was there to help me understand that nutrition was the foundation for a successful and healthy lifestyle. I want to help other women understand and appreciate their bodies, while seeing results through eating whole foods.

Society has such a way to create quick fix, after quick fix, in order to make a QUICK dollar. But if we just invest our time teaching and educating others that if we live a healthy lifestyle and live in moderation, we would never have to diet or worry about our weight again!

If you could share one piece of wisdom with the world, what would it be?

DON'T DIET
Live a 80/20 mentality with food
Be active daily
(sorry that was three but really there should be a word to roll it all into one)

What's your favourite healthy snack /meal?
I love ALMOND butter !! I could eat it by the jar!
My favourite meal is of course OATS.
Overnight oats !

Rolled oats
Chia Seeds
Almond butter
Blueberries
Plain Coconut yogurt
and Almond milk
Mixed together, left over night!

Liz's Story

I was overworked, overwhelmed and I knew deep down that there was MORE to life than being a restaurant General Manager. I worked hard at the only career I knew, only to have it ripped from my soul. Then one day, I was fired. Restaurant management was the only thing I knew, the only thing I had worked towards.

I was angry, lost, confused, annoyed and bitter.

I had no idea where to turn until, my friends suggested fitness, as it was never a chore to get up and work out. I dove into that industry hard and, within one more I was teaching at a local spin studio and within 3 months I was fully engaged and dedicated to helping others with fitness.

I knew there was more to fitness as results were always seen but NEVER fully there. I knew nutrition was needed for the full effect. What goes into your body was just as important as what you did to maintain the outside of your body.

I decided to sign up for a fitness competition for “true” results, which would include nutrition. Little did I know that all it caused was more havoc on my body, and especially as a female, it taught me was how to diet hardcore. With results seen, I was more overworked, tired, exhausted and burnt out than working for the corporate world in previous jobs.

I walked off stage after 4 months of extremely hard work, where I avoided friends, lost friends, avoided family and gave up on social events just to have 3 minutes of glory on stage. Dieting wasn’t the answer to seeing results, as it was never maintainable. I knew that it was unhealthy what I was doing a week before walking on stage, but I didn’t give up.

After competing, phone calls, emails, and text came through from friends and other people asking “what did you do to look like that”. I would laugh and say “you don’t want to know”. I still met up with these people to tell them my short 4 month journey and they always asked if I would help them.

A life coach/business coach, told me I had a niche for helping people. I hired him instantly to help me keep balance in my life while, I signed up with Nutraphoria Holistic School of Nutrition. I was now on the right path to fully being able to help people with their overall fitness and health. I spent every single dollar I had in order to help others see how dangerous and uneducated dieting can be.

I wish I could say it was hard, but the more I engaged with nutrition, the more it made sense. I dedicated 18 hours + a day to schooling some days to push through the schooling. The women who worked with me, saw better results with understanding that all you needed was whole foods, fitness and an 80/20 mentality on food.

Dieting is easy, anyone can do it to be honest. Give someone 10 days or 14 days to restrict themselves of what they think is “bad” and of course they will lose weight. Teaching someone that it takes a complete lifestyle change to see true results from the inside out, is a way harder task.

When I registered with Integrative nutrition, I wanted to be different. I wanted to differentiate myself from the ones who sold programs online without the education or knowledge of schooling behind them. Not once has someone asked to see my certificates, my seal of approval from integrative, but to me, I know that I am authentic in what I do. That I worked long hours to get where I needed to be and that on every lifestyle plan I write, I am genuinely helping others from the inside out.

Heres how to reach Liz:

Website - www.liznaccarato.ca
Email - naccfitness@gmail.com
Facebook - naccfitness
Instagram - naccfitness

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