Why Choose Be Well with M?

 Because I get it—I’ve been there. The overwhelm, the frustration, and the feeling of doing everything "right" but still not seeing the results you deserve. As a chef and nutritionist, I don't just hand you a plan—I guide you through it in a way that's easy, enjoyable, and fits seamlessly into your life. I’m here to help you make sustainable changes that actually work for YOU. With the right support, accountability, and real-life solutions, you can finally take control of your health and feel your best.

This is what I strongly believe

Core Belief #1: Sustainability over restriction. Wellness should be about nourishing your body in a way that’s sustainable for life—not about restrictive diets that set you up for failure. I don’t believe in rigid food rules, only in helping women build a way of eating that works for them.

Core Belief #2: Food freedom, not food labels. You don’t have to be “plant-based” or “vegan” to reap the benefits of plants. I champion a plant-forward approach that welcomes flexibility—because health isn’t all or nothing.

Core Belief #3: Hormones, not just willpower. A woman’s health isn’t just about calories in, calories out—it’s about hormones, stress, and life seasons. Extra weight doesn’t mean she’s lazy or overeating; it often means her body needs balance, not blame.

Core Belief #4: Wellness is for every phase. Women’s bodies evolve through fertility, post-pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. Instead of fighting these changes, we need to support them with the right nutrition, movement, and mindset.

Core Belief #5: Health is not a dress size. Thin does not equal healthy. I teach women to focus on how they feel rather than chasing a number on the scale—because real wellness is about energy, strength, and confidence, not shrinking yourself.

Core Belief #6: Your mind matters as much as your meals. True wellness isn’t just about what you eat—it’s about how you think, feel, and care for yourself. Stress, burnout, and negative self-talk can impact health just as much as food choices. A wellness plan that ignores mental well-being is incomplete.

Read more about my approach to Women's Health in our Learn section.

I believe this journey is deeply personal and finding the right person to work with is important for both of us. Reach out today and start your health journey the right way in 2025!

Be Well,

Mandy

Here are some testimonials from Wellness Workshops, Kitchen Nutrition Culinary Sessions and Individual clients:

"Very good information and very well presented! I have been talking about it ever since I was there on the 30th! And I have been doing a bunch of things she suggested!!! I would like to come to another one that she has to present!"

"Why is no one else talking so openly about this? She made me realize I need to ask for more information about my own hormone replacement therapy. The quality of Mandy's instruction is excellent. She was funny, presented material in a very easy to digest way, gave us tools and empowered us with info. I wish I had access to this 10 years ago."

"We signed up for a 2-hour cooking class with Mandy, and it was a transformative experience that significantly changed our approach to food, and our relationship with cooking. Mandy adapted and planned out topics to match our needs, focusing on ways to streamline food preparation in a way that works with our schedules and crafting delicious dishes, with strong emphasis on nutritional content and value. Mandy cares deeply about helping people find the path that works best for them to most effectively nourish their bodies and enjoy the art of cooking. This was apparent in the 2 hours deep dive we spent with her, which was highly practical, but also very informative and educational. We are deeply grateful for Mandy's guidance on our journey to rediscovering our connection and love with fresh, homemade food!"

"Mandy was fully open to my feelings and concerns. She listened and gave feedback. She made me feel like I'm not alone and I can change things for the positive. Mandy gave me ways to help me feel strong emotionally and physically. Proper foods, teas, vitamins to keep my mind and body healthy. I've enjoyed learning about what my body is going through."

"I was struggling with my stress levels and hormones and learned a lot from Mandy. She seemed to understand where I was coming from, and it helps to have someone to talk to and learn how to incorporate small changes into my life.  I felt inspired after the sessions especially in the kitchen!"

"Some great tools that I can include in my life. Not just diet and more understanding about the changes happening in my body."

"I felt listened to and very comfortable. I’m struggling to make the changes because I’m comfortable with what I’m doing, and Mandy understood that and gave me the space to take my time to make changes vs. doing it abruptly."