Nourish and Bloom Health and Wellness Coaching
The groundwork for all happiness is good health
-George William Curtis
Nourish and Bloom
Health and Wellness Coaching
by Janelle Sundahl
Helping you align nutrition, lifestyle, and purpose
Eight Pillars of Health
Nutrition
Physical Activity
Sleep
Social Activity
Stress Management
Social Connection
Mental Health
Spirituality
Environment
I guide clients through the 8 foundational pillars of health recognizing that each one plays a vital role in achieving lasting well-being. By addressing these interconnected areas, I help individuals create balance, build resilience, and uncover the root causes of health challenges. My mission is to support clients in making sustainable changes that foster both physical vitality and emotional fulfillment, because true wellness is multi-dimensional.
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."
— Mahatma Gandhi
One cannot be intrinsically happy without being holistically healthy. Grounded in this principle, I empower individuals to achieve lasting well-being by addressing both the mental and physical dimensions of health and nutrition. Through holistic coaching, personalized guidance, and evidence-based strategies, I help clients connect the dots between their habits, health, and life purpose. My mission is to help you establish a foundation for health, enabling you to thrive—not just survive.
Are old habits holding you back from sustainable change?
Habit & lifestyle coaching guides you into building actionable
routines and mindset shifts that turn everyday choices into lasting, healthy behaviors.
Are you struggling to maintain a healthy diet for long-term health and disease prevention?
My dietary guidance explains how to incorporate nutrient-dense foods into daily life for sustained health.
Are demanding work hours draining your energy and resilience?
I design time-efficient health strategies that seamlessly integrate
into busy corporate schedules, boosting vitality and overall well-being.
Are you coping with the physical and emotional challenges of chronic illness?
I create personalized support plans that help you manage
symptoms and maintain a fulfilling life despite ongoing health issues.
Are you confused about how to merge conventional advice with a holistic approach?
I offer Integrative Wellness Coaching—clear education, practical resources,
and tools to help you confidently navigate your health journey.
Services
Janelle's Journey
My wellness journey evolved through a series of personal experiences. It began with managing epilepsy and working in a high-stress career on Wall Street. Later, when I married someone with high blood pressure who was committed to managing it through diet and exercise, I learned to cook without butter and salt, relying instead on herbs and spices to add flavor.That exploration deepened when I started gardening. Through reading gardening books, I discovered that certain herbs and spices should be avoided by people with specific health conditions or during life events like pregnancy. I began noticing patterns between what I ate and how I felt—how food could either support or hinder my health. A diagnosis of narrow-angle glaucoma, which prevented me from taking common medications for colds and flu further highlighted the need for natural approaches to wellness. When COVID hit, I became focused on strengthening my immune system through food and spices. I began creating spice blends tailored to common health concerns, and friends and family found them effective. This inspired me to launch a spice business to make it simple for people to enhance their health just by adding spices to everyday meals.
During this time, I also learned the hard way that too much cinnamon interfered with my medication. Realizing how powerful food truly is, I enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to deepen my understanding. While studying, I fell in love not only with nutrition but, even more so, with the mental and emotional aspects of health. I discovered a true passion for coaching and sharing this knowledge with others, and it has become my mission to empower people to take charge of their well-being—one small step at a time.
Certification
I am a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. As a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), I gained expertise in innovative coaching methods, holistic nutrition, practical lifestyle, and stress management techniques, the mind-body connection, and over 100 dietary theories, including Ayurveda, gluten-free, Paleo, raw, vegan, macrobiotics, and more. During my training, I had the privilege of learning from renowned health experts such as:
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Joshua Rosenthal, founder and director of IIN
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Deepak Chopra, a pioneer in mind-body healing
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Daniel Amen, director of Amen Clinics and five-time New York Times best-selling author
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Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, chair of nutrition at Harvard University
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Andrew Weil, MD, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
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Mark Hyman, MD, founder of The Ultra Wellness Center and chair of the Functional Medicine Institute at the Cleveland Clinic
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Marion Nestle, Ph.D., MPH, professor at NYU's Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health
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Joel Fuhrman, MD, family physician and expert in nutritional healing
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David Wolfe, raw food advocate and nutrition expert
My education, combined with my personal experience of overcoming health challenges, has equipped me with extensive, leading-edge knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, fitness, lifestyle practices, stress management, and disease prevention. I approach my clients with empathy and a focus on collaboration, working together to identify and address barriers to optimal health.