Estrela Faria
Meet Estrela Faria, your Brazilian Ayurvedic nutritionist and personal chef. With a passion for plant-based cuisine, she not only prepares delectable family meals but also offers nutritional guidance for a healthier lifestyle.
Believing that wellness encompasses more than just taste, Estrela embraces the holistic principles of Ayurveda. She goes beyond creating delicious flavors to ensure that the meals she prepares nourish your body, mind, and spirit.
Located in Boulder, CO.
AYURVEDIC NUTRICIONIST & PERSONAL CHEF
I was born and raised in Kibbutz in Israel and moved to Colorado with my family 6 years ago. I am a registered psychotherapist with a B.Ed. in Education and Teaching and MA in Dance Movement Therapy.
I have an extensive experience supporting kids and young adults with life crises, including anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD/ADD, social skills related issues and more.
Because every individual has a unique set of needs, I create customized therapy and treatment plans that are specifically suited for each client’s objectives. I believe strongly that every therapeutic relationship is sacred and truly enjoy building deep connections with my clients.
Every path towards change beginning with one single step. Let’s schedule a 20-minute free consultation to figure out if I’m the right person to walk this journey with you. You don’t have to do it alone.
Our nutrition counseling philosophy
Jen Marshall created Be Balanced Healing in 2013 and built the practice on her balanced interests: half spiritual, half scientific. We’re passionate about sharing health with others and working together to find the root cause of your ailments.
We practice holistic nutrition, we believe a healthy gut is the foundation for a healthy body and mind, and we’re passionate about empowering each and every client to better understand how their body works and take control of their own health.
Jen Marshall, Certified Nutrition Therapist
I’m Jen, the nutrition geek behind Be Balanced Healing. I’m an eater, a dog and nature lover, a traveler, a voracious learner, and a passionate educator. I believe in laughter, gratitude, and dark chocolate. I’m glad you’re here.
My Personal Story
I’ve always loved eating. I grew up in a large Italian family outside of Boston where food was the centerpiece of all activities. Food represented love, community, and comfort. My grandmothers were amazing cooks who, along with my mother, taught me the pleasure of eating. I value that food brings people together.
My goal with nutrition therapy is not to label foods as “good” or “bad,” but rather to educate that food is information to your body. Which foods leave you energized and which deplete you? When we start listening to our bodies, it becomes easier to tell.
I became interested in health and nutrition out of necessity. I was only in my 20s but was already feeling worn out. I was living in Jackson Hole and unable to keep up with my friends while hiking and snowboarding. That was the first time my health impacted my lifestyle, and it motivated me to seek change. (I thought my allergies and digestive problems were “normal,” so I just lived with them.) I was anemic, and the cheap iron supplements I was prescribed weren’t working. The doctor recommended I see a nutritionist. She taught me which foods were abundant sources of nutrients and which foods block nutrient absorption.
Within a couple of months, I was feeling better. But no one ever asked why I was anemic. The crippling stomach pain and bloating started a few years later, forcing me to leave social engagements – again my lifestyle was impacted, which bugged me. Then the allergies really kicked in and I couldn’t hike or spend time outside in the spring – my favorite time of year. Over these years I started seeking natural medicine advice, getting acupuncture, and peeling back the layers of my ailments. A stressful job compounded my issues. First it was food sensitivities, then gut infections, then exhausted adrenals. It all came back to my gut and diet. I wanted to learn more so I could help myself and others.
Jen’s Specialties
Adults
Digestive problems – IBS, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, SIBO, heartburn / GERD, H. Pylori, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s disease, Celiac, parasites, yeast / candida
Allergies – food, environmental, and seasonal
Skin rashes, eczema, psoriasis, and acne
Hormones – male and female
Adrenal “fatigue”
Detoxification
Thyroid conditions, including hypothyroid, Hashimoto’s, and Graves
Education and Credentials
Master Nutrition Therapist (MNT), Nutrition Therapy Institute in Denver, Colorado, 2013 with 925 hours of training in the science and application of holistic nutrition therapy
Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® from the Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board (HNCB) of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire
Professional Background
Before pursuing a career in nutrition, Jen worked in PR and marketing for the organic food industry. Most of this time was with the charismatic boutique communications agency based in Boulder, Colorado, Fresh Ideas Group. Her tenure in this field helped shape her knowledge of the complexity of today’s food politics and how they impact your health. She spent her formative years waiting tables, and then nearly 2 years in retail-based nutrition counseling for dogs and cats. (Yes, really!)
Our mission
We're on a mission to change the way the housing market works. Rather than offering one service or another, we want to combine as many and make our clients' lives easy and carefree. Our goal is to match our clients with the perfect properties that fit their tastes, needs, and budgets.
Our vision
We want to live in a world where people can buy homes that match their needs rather than having to find a compromise and settle on the second-best option. That's why we take a lot of time and care in getting to know our clients from the moment they reach out to us and ask for our help.