{"id":215,"date":"2025-12-16T19:03:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilovehealth.ca\/?page_id=215"},"modified":"2025-12-20T16:09:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T21:09:50","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ilovehealth.ca\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">About Me<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gutenakitid-11d5a5c8-43cc-469a-94e6-3cdd0f2f04fb  wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content is-layout-flow wp-block-media-text-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>As a holistic nutritionist, I enjoy my healthy lifestyle, and yes, I do <em>walk the talk<\/em>! Haha! I am an avid runner and snowboarder, and a very busy mom of two amazing kids and two dogs. I am also a cancer survivor who\u2019s passionate about all things healthy. My love for the mountains once took me to beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, where my journey in the wellness world truly took shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"353\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/ilovehealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Shar-and-kids-About-Page.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-359 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilovehealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Shar-and-kids-About-Page.jpg 353w, https:\/\/ilovehealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Shar-and-kids-About-Page-252x300.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gutenakitid-c3f72252-ff23-4707-a8f4-32f95cb01445  wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" src=\"https:\/\/ilovehealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Shar-Store-1024x858.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-449 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilovehealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Shar-Store-1024x858.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilovehealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Shar-Store-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilovehealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Shar-Store-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ilovehealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Shar-Store.jpg 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content is-layout-flow wp-block-media-text-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">I had the privilege of working with Finlandia, Integrated Pharmacy, and later leading the Nutrition and Supplements Department at Whole Foods. These experiences laid the foundation for my next big step \u2014 opening my own health food store and nutrition practice,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>I Love Health Store<\/em> (totally unrelated to the current online store). My store was honoured by the Vancouver <em>Westender<\/em> as \u201cBest of Vancouver Specialty Health Store\u201d in 2012 and 2013. My health diagnosis led me to retreat and prioritize my health over everything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">I\u2019m now back in my vibrant hometown of Toronto, specializing in plant-based nutrition with a focus on immune and cellular health, healthy aging, personalized meal planning, and evidence-informed guidance on superfoods, vitamins, and supplements. My goal is to help you feel energized, confident, and empowered in your health journey\u2014through an approach that\u2019s realistic, enjoyable, and uniquely tailored to you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">My Philosophy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>My approach is rooted in a lifelong commitment to healthy, plant-based living. I blend science, experience, and passion to make nutrition simple, realistic, and supportive. By keeping plant-based eating simple and sustainable, I help my clients improve their energy, immunity, and overall long-term health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Who I Help<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Individuals who are seeking support with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling confident, energized and nourished on a plant-based diet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immune and cellular health support informed by cancer risk\u2013reduction research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthy aging and increased longevity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding which supplements and superfoods support your health\u2014and why<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What My clients Are Saying<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Joan B., Toronto, Canada<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;Shar has been working with me for several years, and along the way we\u2019ve also become good friends. Her knowledge of nutrition and supplements is encyclopedic, and she has me on a program that has significantly improved my quality of life \u2014 both physically and in my appearance. She always takes the time to explain the health benefits of anything she recommends, with clear instructions on how and when to take supplements for maximum effect, while avoiding any interactions with medications. I trust her judgment completely and would highly recommend her services to anyone looking to improve their health through nutrition. Shar is truly a delight to work with.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Amanda P., Toronto, Canada<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;Shar is amazing! She is patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly understanding. I\u2019ve lost over 30 pounds and my energy levels have soared. Turning 40 brought changes I struggled with \u2014 hair thinning and achy joints \u2014 but after working with Shar and making some simple adjustments, my hair is thickening again and my aches and pains are gone! If you want real results, go see Shar!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Minerva C., Vancouver, BC<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;Working with Shar was a game-changer for my health. Her supplement program helped rebuild my immunity, and it\u2019s clear she\u2019s incredibly knowledgeable and always up to date in her field. With the right supplements, improved nutrition choices, and practical lifestyle tweaks for my busy schedule, I regained my energy, my mood lifted, and I started feeling like myself again. I\u2019m back to running and hiking, feel stronger, more balanced, and energized \u2014 truly a remarkable difference.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ilovehealth.ca\/index.php\/contact1\/\">Book with Shar<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:73px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Me As a holistic nutritionist, I enjoy my healthy lifestyle, and yes, I do walk the talk! Haha! 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