Welcome!
Being entrusted with your nutrition is a privilege I honor greatly. It’s a joy to serve as a supportive bridge on your journey to radiant health.
Healing through nutrition has been one of the most powerful tools in my life. I’m excited to share the benefits of nutrition and get you to that next level of freedom in your body.
Would you like to experience radiant health with ease, grace and joy? Together we work with more than just the diet. We balance mind, body and spirit to discover your optimal path to nutritional healing.
I bring a whole wellness practice to bear that includes gentle movement in nature/ yoga, meditation, hydrotherapy, healthy sleep patterns, adequate sunshine for Vitamin D, and herbal healing.
Fruits and vegetables in their natural raw, unprocessed state have most of the nutrition that we need to thrive. Natural living foods that are unheated retain much more of their phytonutrients, enzymes, and life force, as nature intended.
I work with you wherever you are at in the evolution of your nutrition. Wether you transition into a healthy lifestyle slowly or quickly it’s important the process is enjoyable in order for real change to take place.
One of my areas of focus is detoxification. It is the single most important step to take in the process of healing. Most of us don’t realize the level of toxicity we have in our bodies as a result of ingesting a lifetime of processed foods, chemically treated foods, meat, animal byproducts, caffeine, and sugars.
One of my specialties is helping people reach their ideal weight with ease and grace.
I personalize a detox program that is fine-tuned to your personal makeup and lifestyle. It is the process of detoxification that allows us to trust our cravings and opens up our power of intuition with our diet.
As the body releases toxins, purifies and heals, your own inner-wisdom is unlocked. The wisdom of the body is your greatest power and I am here to help you connect with that.
No one changes in a deep and real way through force, judgement or self hatred. It's only when change is rooted in compassion that true change occurs.
My Story
Healing through nutrition is my deepest passion
My name is Jessica April and I’m here to serve as a warm and supportive guide on your journey to radiant health. It’s an honor to work with something as intimate as your nutrition. I understand that no two bodies are the same. Together we journey into the inner workings of your unique makeup and all that that includes.
I am a western trained nutritionist with a focus on detoxification, raw foods, herbs and living in balance with nature. I have a background in wild harvesting native and non-native plants. I help you align with the natural foods and herbs that unlock the healing and wellness in your life.
I’m a Certified Nutritional Consultant, a Yogi and a Medicine Woman. I got my CNC certification in 2012 from the Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy in Encinitas CA and have been in practice since 2012. I did my Yoga teacher training in 2011 with Bhakti Yoga Shala in Santa Monica CA.
My path as a Medicine Woman has grown out of my deep connection with plants and animal spirits. I’ve studied them both for almost two decades. For years I led groups of people up into the Canyon under the full moon, teaching them about the native plants and their healing properties along the way. Once up on the mountaintop and under the light of the full moon, I would share a healing herbal brew made from the surrounding native plants. I would then channel a message from their animal spirits and with that, the ceremony culminated in a dance.
My healing journey began early in life. As a child I became aware of a heightened sensitivity and ability to sense the feelings of those around me including animals. Nature and animals have been my greatest teachers here on Earth. I am here to help people in reconnecting with the sacredness of the Earth and to remind them of their connection with all life forms on the planet. When we live in right relationship with Nature, the seasons and all of the Earth’s living creatures, we experience grounded peace, harmony and well-being. In order to heal within our own lives, we must first reconnect with our compassionate nature and be the true custodians of this Earth.
In 2009, I went through a powerful personal healing experienced that led me to solidify my belief in the healing powers of nutrition. I had torn both of my patellar tendons in my knees and was told by the best doctors at UCLA that I would never run, climb, nor regain full mobility. This set me on a quest to find a way to heal. I tried many modalities of medicine and nothing worked until I found the living foods diet. I saw benefits immediately and healed completely within 6 months. I then adopted a 100% raw vegan diet and have since experienced incredible benefits including; increased energy, abundant vitality, heightened immunity, achieving optimal weight, and many more. My training and personal journey inspires me to share this knowledge with others, helping them heal through personalized balanced nutrition.
My daily sunrise hikes with my Dog nourishes my spirit and empowers the rest of my day. Living in right relationship with the Earth means harmonizing with the synchronistic rhythms within us and all life forms that we share the planet with. Through daily communion with Nature in some form, we remember our sacred place in the wild beauty of this Earth, honoring the natural cycles within us and throughout the Universe.
I’m excited to share the benefits of nutrition and get you to that next level of freedom in your body.
I create a safe and sacred space, holding the highest intention for your wellbeing, while meeting you where you are at without judgment.
MY PROCESS
The healing journey begins long before our actual session. I begin to analyze your needs from a myriad of perspectives in order to best serve you as a unique being.
You will first fill out a detailed questionnaire that informs me of your lifestyle, diet, history, and health goals.
As a part of your personalized detox program and adaptation to a healthier diet I may include a juice fast. Which would include a specific protocol that I will walk you through based on your health requirements . A juice fast can totally transform you life and your relationship to food.
Herbs have a powerful place in healing the body especially once a proper detox has been done. I’m well versed in healing herbs and wild harvested native herbs. While working together I may incorporate herbs into the process if it is appropriate. Herbs work best once the body has been cleared of toxic waste and the body is being properly nourished. This is when adding a herbal brew fine tuned to your particular needs is most effective.
Another tool that I use in preparing for the session is Astrology. Astrology is an ancient tool that helps me understand your constitution. I study your natal birth chart to determine what your dominant Doshas, the body’s bio-energy centers, are. In Ayurvedic medicine, there are three Doshas, and by studying your chart and asking a few questions, I can determine your Dosha configuration. This tells me about your unique body and it’s preferences, like what types of foods to eat, what to avoid, and what herbal remedies work the best for you.
The next tool I use is Kinesiology. Kinesiology is muscle testing using the body as a barometer. I use this to help determine what foods and herbs are the most beneficial for your wellness.
During our session, I use all of these practices and their results to help decide the best nutrition healing path for you. This includes working together to source healthy foods.
With industrial farm soil being so depleted of minerals, it’s challenging to get the nutrients that we need, even when we’re eating right. Not all farms care for their soil in the same ways and it’s important to find the farmer’s market in your area to the get freshest, most nutritious foods. Part of my process is directing you to local organically grown food, juicing and sprouting which all help balance out mineral deficiencies.
Knowing what key nutritional supplements to add to the diet is an important factor in my process.
In our session, I recommend nutritional supplements personalized to meet your needs and health conditions.
It’s not necessary to go 100% raw vegan to see health results. Beginning with including 50% raw food in your diet can be a great place to start. Once your body gets introduced to the higher vibrational, more nutrient dense food, it will naturally want more. Increasing at your own pace to 80% brings powerful health benefits.
All raw food diets are not created equally. The 80/10/10, meaning 80% carbohydrates 10% protein and 10% fat, is best for some of us but others of us may require a different ratio based on where you are at in the evolution of your diet, your health goals, exercise level, and personal constitution.
The goal is not perfection- what's important is that you're going in the right direction.
Initial Nutritional Consultation
Personalized Multimodal Nutrition
1 hour 30 minutes
$280
Returning client follow-up consultation
60 minute check in
1 hour: $200
Intuitive divination reading
Tropical Western Astrology, Chinese Astrology, Tarot, Numerology and Animal Spirit Wisdom
30 min: $120
1 hour: $200
Client Testimonials
I’ve been blessed to work with some amazing human beings and am grateful for their willingness to share their experiences. Scroll below and see what some of my previous clients had to say.
Selected Highlights:
D.M
I have been in the cancer battle a couple of years before I met Jessica. I had already converted to Vegan but the cancer spread and by the time I met Jessica I was in stage four prostate cancer with lung cancer. Our first session was in Topanga canyon in April 2017. Essentially I was a junk food vegan. Jessica taught me how to be a raw clean vegan. We focused on smoothie, veggie soups and salads. September 2022, I’m alive and well with no cancer worries. Jessica continues to be on my team. We counsel occasionally and I know Jessica has been a huge part of my success.
S.W
Jessica is a rockstar nutritionist! Not only has she helped me with my Health, but she has also guided me with my dog. She truly walks her talk and is a stand for the wisdom of plants and their healing power on our body. I can’t recommend a session highly enough.
C.B
Thank you, Jessica, for encouraging me to have compassion for myself through seeking nutritional health and wellness. As an educator, I have great compassion for my students, but over the years I began prioritizing the demands of my job over my own well-being. I appreciate your insightful wisdom, and your empathetic approach to helping others. Thank you for providing me with the guidance and accountability I needed to start me on the road to a healthy lifestyle.
G.M
When I was lost Jessica helped me find my way one simple step at a time. Tender care a heartbeat away. Always at my pace like a North Star shining bright. Step by step no matter how far. Slow and steady here we are. A wonderful guide who helped shine a light beyond what I could imagine.
Fruits and Raw Foods cleanse, detoxify, and heal.
The food you eat can be either the safest form of medicine or the slowest form of poison
– Ann Wigmore
Contact
Healing Life Nutrition is based in Topanga, CA but appointments are conducted in person at various locations or virtually via video chat or phone call.
123-456-7890