Dorothy Holtermann, Nutrition Counselor

I considered holistic nutrition counseling for about a year before I met Dorothy Holtermann. I wanted to change my relationship with food and make this a lifestyle change instead of another detox type fad or temporary diet. After my first nutrition session with Dorothy, I read her book Love Food That Loves You Back. Through her words on the pages, I felt Dorothy’s passion, pain, enthusiasm, struggles and love of food. I wanted to understand more about her concept of loving food that loves you back especially since I always considered myself a picky, plain eater with a very difficult palate. I was pessimistic that this concept would work for me and honestly didn’t know where to start and what to do. I was overwhelmed with knowing what foods were right for me, what to shop for and how to prepare it. Could Dorothy really help me? To my delightful surprise, she absolutely could! Dorothy broke food down to basics, demystifying the food pyramid and making it simple. She educated me on the nutritional value of various foods and the impact they have on our bodies. Dorothy started simple and tackled one meal at a time, arming me with recipes and shopping lists. She used trial and error to discern what I liked and disliked. “Diets aren’t a one size fits all,” she explained. “We need to find what works for you.” With Dorothy’s guidance and support, I was slowly trying new recipes and new foods. As I entered my 4th week of counseling something magical happened. I actually liked the foods I was eating. I was excited to eat them! I looked forward to eating vegetables. I no longer depended on the sugar filled treats, processed foods, dairy or large portions of meat I consumed daily. I was fully satisfied and eager to cook and eat healthy and clean. I loved foods that loved me back and I felt great!
I am so excited to work with Dorothy and continue my nutritional journey. Dorothy not only opened up a world of possibility for incorporating healthy eating into my life but also made it simple, easy and delicious! Her dedication to her clients and passion to give them a healthy lifestyle is the perfect recipe for success.

Dorothy Holtermann is a genuine, knowledgeable nutritionist who has made a tremendous difference in my life. She provides support, education and realistic and personal goals toward good health and a better quality of life. I never realized the impact our food choices have not only on our physical health, but mental as well. Her knowledge of herbs, supplements, meditation,accupuncture yoga and reiki healing are some additional benefits you will gain in working with her. I highly recommend Dorothy in that she is caring, compassionate and sincere and she will provide you with the tools needed to look and feel better. Thank you Dorothy for truly making a difference in my life and providing me with knowledge that has empowered me to make better choices for myself and my family.

I met Dorothy in August of 2014. I was overweight, feeling badly about myself, and really unhealthy. I had gone for blood work in July 2014 and my results were not too good. In the summer of 2014, my cholesterol was 201, triglycerides were 161, and A1C (blood sugar over 3 months) was 5.4. After working with Dorothy for over a year, I have lost a tremendous amount of weight, learned to eat food that my body loves, and am filled with energy. Dorothy is not a nutritionist, she is SOOO much more than that! She is a health coach that guides you through your health journey. I recently had blood work in August 2015 and my cholesterol dropped from 201 to 162, A1C went down from 5.4 to 4.9, and my triglycerides went from 161 to 54!!! At 27 years old, I am the healthiest I have ever been. My blood pressure and ECG were perfect as well. Before meeting Dorothy, I never thought I'd be an active and healthy person. I used to be the person that would "start Monday," I'm so glad I finally pushed myself and changed my life for the better with Dorothy's guidance.

I would not be exaggerating to say that working with Dorothy as a Nutrition coach has changed my life. In the past I have worked with a wonderful nutritionist who discovered I had a dairy allergy, so I was off dairy for about 5 years when I began working with Dorothy. I knew what NOT to eat, but I didn't know how to go about eating the right foods for me. I am 55, and relatively healthy and I wanted to go on a healthy track. As Dorothy asked me more questions about my healthy I explained that I live with chronic pain. I never connected pain to nutrition. Dorothy immediately started telling me about the anti-inflammatory benefits of green vegetables. I took the fish oil and minerals capsules that are organic and purchased through Dorothy. By my 2nd week, Dorothy asked how I was feeling and I said, " I don't think I have taken ibuprofen in days." Prior to this I had been on 800mg of ibuprofen 3-4 times a day. (for 25 years!!!) On my 4th visit, Dorothy and I were in tears. I said, Dorothy I didn't have any ibuprofen this week! This was not intentional on my part, it was a direct consequence of eating greens and whole foods throughout the day. The difference in working with Dorothy is that she truly acts as your coach. She gives you suggestions of foods, tells you where you can buy them and how to cook them! Weight loss is not my first priority, but in 6 weeks, I lost 10 pounds. Dorothy wants you to change slowly because we all know drastic changes are short lived. I am continuing to work with Dorothy and look forward to making the healthy changes, long term. Thank you, Dorothy Holterman!!

Love Food That Loves You back is an informative and inspiring book. I had the opportunity to attend a nutrition workshop with Ms. Holterman and it was wonderful, she has a wealth of knowledge regarding nutrition and shares it with love and kindness. Both the book and the workshop helped to lead me in the direction of eating to support my health as well as feeding my appetite