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Changing the way you fuel your body to heal and create optimal health.

Dana is the go-to nutritionist! Her recommendations has forever changed me. I have been working with her for a little over a year, and I can feel/see the difference. She is very supporting and is so easy to talk to.

M. Rakin Tam

Allison's Story

There are nine months between when these photos were taken. These pictures only show the physical progress but they don’t even scratch the surface of the overall progress and impact it has made throughout my life.

Even though I had spent 8 year entering my weight and diet in a tracking app and CrossFitting for seven years, it wasn't until I worked with Dana and CVN that I got the results I wanted.

Dana has guided me through it all and helped me prioritize, adjust, and supported me through everything life has thrown at me both in and out of the gym. I genuinely look forward to our calls every week; not only to find out how we are going to play with numbers and tracking to reach my fitness goals, but also because I have gained a trustworthy friend and teammate in tackling everything outside of the gym too.

Thank you, Dana! I’m so excited to keep working with you and have you with me as more progress is made and our relationship continues to grow. This is just the beginning!

Dana is absolutely incredible! She knows her stuff inside and out and is extremely understanding and adaptable with her plans and recommendations. Whether it's hours on the road, a busy work schedule, kids, or any other challenge you face with your nutrition, get around and to feel better and perform better. She is patient and very relatable, and I cannot recommend her enough!

S. Lichtenwalner

Sandra's Story

These pictures are four years apart. They show me at different weights and different body compositions but what they don’t show is more important.

What is not evident in the picture on the right is the almost year of working with Dana to wade through food issues, self-confidence issues, eating habits, crap that holds me back, fear of failing and succeeding.

The picture doesn’t show the growth I’ve fought for, the many books I’ve read, the journaling I’ve written, the crap I’ve faced.

But overall, the picture on the right is a product of me not worrying about how it would turn out when I smiled for the camera. Instead, I was just present, with my family, wanting to be in the proof of our fun day and not worrying about perceived flaws. There is no room for them anymore!

I reached out to Dana when working out alone wasn’t helping and despite many efforts, my PCOS acne inflammation was not getting any better. She helped me find a way to eat cleaner with my chaotic schedule and in about two months my inflammation went down and I felt great for the first time in years. Her coaching has changed my eating habits significantly. No matter how much stress you’re under or how chaotic your life may be, she can help you find solutions to address major aspects of your lifestyle to help you recover and live as healthy of a lifestyle as you can manage.

C. Perez

Adekemi's Story


"You can't put out the fire if you're on fire too!"

This process was one of self reflection and healing. I had all the pieces, but instead of being overwhelmed by them like in the past, I could see how to put them together in a way that worked. I learned to step back, take a moment, and put the mask on myself first.

And I dropped 13 pounds in 5 months using the tools I learned from Dana and The Balanced Life Method.


Dana does a fantastic job of helping you understand that diets are not what you need to do to become healthy, but to show you ways to make a lifestyle change and how to continue to maintain it and not feel like you are missing out on things you enjoy. Recommend 10 out of 10

D. Payton

Heather's Story

I haven't been on a scale in 4 months.

It didn't move down a giant number, but it went down. 28.3 lb loss. I wanted to lose 100 lbs.

I could either say I only lost 28 lbs or say I only have 72 to go.

I chose the second one this morning which is huge for me. Not criticizing myself constantly is my downfall.

This program has helped me change my mindset and the words I use about myself. My goal is to teach my daughter good habits. Not just about diet and exercise, but about how to be healthy mentally.

Dana is so knowledgeable about nutrition and how to have a healthier life overall. She really wants you to succeed so she tailors her advice to help you get to your goal. I highly recommend her!

S. Salter

Casey's Story

“Dana helped me not only learn to love food and enjoy it again but she taught me what works for me.

In the past I had people say just eat this way and that way and yeah it worked short term but after 45 days I would plateau and still be confused about what worked and what didn’t.

Dana helped me understand hormones and the effect my food has on MY hormones. I followed an anti-inflammatory meal plan to reset my body and I eat a lot now ..more than ever because I am not afraid of food.”

In 4 months:

Increased energy

Decreased body pain

Better digestion

No brain fog/ lethargy

26 pounds and 9 inches lost

Dana is absolutely amazing at what she does! She’s very passionate and very knowledgeable about nutrition! Highly recommended!!

J. Wilder

Imeisha's Story

My ability to manage stress improved significantly as well as my overall perceptions of stress in the various areas of my life.

I am able to get through each day with a sustained level of energy without having to rely on caffeine or sugar to beat the afternoon slumps.

I am also experiencing little to no body aches and pain that I used to experience quite often in my lower back, hips, and wrists.

"My core is SO much stronger than it was this time last year! I could barely hold a plank for 15 seconds. Now I can hold for longer, hold my knee touching my elbow and hold Crow Pose for the first time ever."

C. Primmer

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