Valerie Penz Bio

Valerie Penz, owner of Holistic Health by Valerie, LLC is a Board-Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner. She works with both children and adults in addressing an array of health and wellness concerns using targeted nutrition, stress reduction, reducing one’s toxic burden and intentional movement. Valerie is also available for speaking engagements of all sizes and corporate wellness programs. Her cookbook Deliciously Holistic-Inspired Favorites features healthy recipes that are simple, affordable, and delicious without the use of dairy, gluten, or refined sugars.

Get In Contact With Valerie Penz

• LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-penz-4163481a5⁠
• Facebook - ⁠HHBV Nutrition & Wellness Counseling⁠
• Email - valerie@holistichealthbyvalerie.com
• Website - ⁠www.holistichealthbyvalerie.com

Get In Contact With Our Hosts

• Dr. Keith Brennan
• Rob Stein

Summary

In this episode of the Achieving Peak Performance podcast, hosts Dr. Keith Brennan and Rob Stein interview Valerie Penns, a board-certified functional nutritionist. Valerie discusses her holistic approach to nutrition, emphasizing individualized care and the importance of understanding clients' food preferences. She shares her personal journey into nutrition, the significance of fiber for diabetic clients, and the role of corporate wellness programs. Valerie also highlights the challenges of family nutrition dynamics and the importance of blood work in understanding health. The conversation concludes with Valerie's insights on how to contact her for personalized nutrition guidance.

Takeaways

• Valerie is a board certified functional nutritionist.
• Her approach to nutrition is highly individualized.
• Understanding food preferences is crucial for success.
• Valerie's journey into nutrition was inspired by her children's health.
• Fiber is essential for managing type 2 diabetes.
• Nutrition should be affordable, simple, and delicious.
• Corporate wellness programs can improve employee health and productivity.
• Family dynamics play a significant role in nutrition.
• Blood work can provide valuable insights but is not always necessary.
• Valerie's practice is primarily private pay, focusing on word-of-mouth referrals.