About Mary

Holistic Health Coach and

Mind-Body Nutritionist

Hi, I’m Mary, your dedicated companion on your journey to vibrant well-being. I’m here to help you cultivate a deeply nourishing, sustainable relationship with your body, food, and well-being—one rooted in trust, balance, and inner wisdom.

My passion for guiding women toward self-love and holistic healing is deeply personal. My own journey has been one of trials, perseverance, and profound transformation.

For years, I felt trapped in an endless cycle of searching for relief—struggling with body image, disordered eating, inflammation, fatigue, skin issues, and gut imbalances. I chased every solution I could find, yet traditional Western medicine never gave me the lasting answers I longed for.

I eventually turned toward holistic and Eastern healing modalities, not realizing at the time that this shift would change everything. I became a master detective of my own body, learning to decode symptoms as messages rather than burdens. I started to see my well-being as more than just what I ate or how I moved—it was a full-body, mind, and energy experience.

I discovered something that isn’t talked about enough: healing doesn’t come from forcing, fixing, or controlling—it comes from listening, regulating, and reconnecting.

Through nervous system regulation, intuitive nourishment, food as medicine, and deep embodiment, I finally found what I had been seeking all along—the ability to trust my body again. The answers weren’t outside of me. They had been within me all along.

Today, as a Holistic Health Coach and Mind-Body Nutritionist, I am here to share the wisdom and knowledge I've gained along my journey. My approach is not about perfection—it’s about creating a foundation of well-being that feels easeful, intuitive, and sustainable.

Your body already holds the wisdom you seek. I’m simply here to help you remember.

Fun Facts About Me

I’m Located In

Santa Cruz, CA

Coffee Order

Give me the real thing; dark roast and a dash of cream

Astrological Signs

Aquarius Sun, Gemini Moon, Cancer Rising

My Morning Rituals

Sunlight, a warm beverage, protein rich breakfast and stretching

Bachelors of Science in Nutritional Science - San Jose State University

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach - Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Certified Holistic Gut Health Practitioner - Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Community Health - Cabrillo College

Education

I’d be honored to support you on your path. See how you can work with me.

TESTIMONIALS

  • "I first started working with Mary when I was having hormonal imbalances and mood swings. I was under a lot of stress, working a lot, and not prioritizing nourishing my body and mind. I was having strong cravings for sugar and caffeine which made my highs and lows even worse. I started breaking out in a rash on my face and my digestion was causing me bloating and pain everyday. Within only 2 weeks of following Mary’s guidance I started noticing my skin clear up and prioritizing not only my health but my mental state as well. Change really does start from the inside out, and it makes a huge difference what I put from ‘the outside in’ as well. I still love to have a sweet treat but Mary taught me how to bring more balance into my life, and look at changes in my mood as signals to give my body what it’s really asking for. I feel so confident now and so grateful I reached out to her."

  • "I cannot recommend Sweet Soul Nourishment enough! Mary's guidance has truly transformed my understanding of nutrition and empowered me to make healthier choices. With her personalized approach, I've learned how to nourish my body effectively and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Her support and knowledge have been invaluable in my journey toward better health!"

  • "Mary has a rare gift and a healing presence I have never experienced before. Her ability to connect with her clients and individuals in her life is deeply moving and i feel blessed to have been a recipient of her gifts, talents and teachings. She has an intuitive nature that allows her to dig deep to support growth and healing for the individuals she works with at a higher level. Her knowledge of the human body, mental health, nutrition and the overall human experience is exceptional. Thank you Mary for all you offer to our world and for supporting me through my health and happiness journey."

  • Working with Mary has been such a privilege. I have felt so held and seen by her. She is nurturing and direct and has a way of asking the right questions to know it’s safe to go deeper. Her level of attention mixed with her grounded energy has created so much safety for me to open and share my process and know someone really sees me. I highly recommend her as mentor you won’t regret it.

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