Meet Daniela

My name is Daniela and I am a green juice loving lady and healing catalyst.

It is my mission here at Daniela’s Kitchen to empower people to let go of their suffering (extra weight, food allergies, chronic illness, food addiction) and replace their old habits with empowering and enjoyable new ways of feeding themselves on all levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

I was once a hopeless food addict and chronically ill lady. I’ve been a student of alternative or complementary healing since 1999 when I embarked upon my quest to release the 60+ extra pounds of waste, negativity, dis-empowerment, and dis-ease I was carrying on my body. My quest led me to Overeaters Anonymous, various forms of psychotherapy, meditation, yoga, breath work, homeopathy, raw foodism, the natural hygiene movement, nature, and shamanism.

It also brought to the light hidden food allergies, and a myriad of other diagnosis I no longer identify with: lyme’s disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, arthritis, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, PCOS, Irritable bowl, and the list goes on.

These diagnoses now have no power over me as long as I live my life by the following mantra:

Cleanse, Breathe, Move, Love.

I have found healing to be as simple as bringing myself back to this mantra time and time again.

I’ve tried all the diets, gadgets, supplements, and exercise regimes. I’ve made all the mistakes and taken all the detours so you don’t have to! I’ve discovered the path to health and permanent weight loss can be paved with ease and grace. It does not need to be wrought with pain or deprivation.

My educational background:

• I have a Bachelor of Arts in Contemplative Psychology from Naropa University, with an concentration in Somatic Psychology.
• I completed the Foundational Level Colon Hydrotherapist Training at the International School of Colon Hydrotherapy and passed the I-ACT Certification Foundational Level exam.
• I also did graduate work in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on mind-body healing.
• Other complementary courses and certifications: Reiki, Psych-K, Jin-Shin Tara Energy Medicine, Wild Medicinal & Edible Herb Courses, Primal Blueprint Transformation Seminar
• 1000’s of hours reading and practicing alternative healing in my own life, and educating friends, families, and my community on how to heal naturally.
• I have worked  as a personal chef and caterer to people with Celiac Disease and Multiple Food Allergies in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Daniela 1997	Daniela 2009
Always felt sick after I ate—bloated, mentally foggy.	I eat foods that support mental clarity and digestive ease.
Felt depressed and overweight. Suffer from binge-eating disorder. No self-esteem.	I have released 60 extra pounds of toxic baggage and a my life is filled with love of Self, Others, and Nature.
I had painful, chronic ear and sinus infections. At one point I couldn’t breathe out of my nose due to the severe congestion from my dairy allergy.	I have no sinus congestion and very rarely have colds.
My digestive system was so destroyed I couldn’t even digest raw vegetables.	I now eat huge salads happily with no ill effects.
Felt deprived all the time	At peace with eating ‘uniquely’ and for optimal well-being. Make myself delicious food daily that I eat with gusto.
My life was full of anxiety, depression, and indigestion.	I have learned to live a simpler, slower-paced life with many moments of peace and joy.
I felt being on a gluten-free diet isolated me from the world.	I’ve awakened to my life purpose as an healing catalyst. I have a deepened sense of spiritual connection to all beings from cleansing my system of toxic foods and living a more mindful life.