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The sense of belonging
I was born in Tehran, grew up in Iran and France, and have lived all over the world. I'm frequently asked, "Where do you call home?" And one that I frequently respond to: I'm homeless... It's a strange feeling and difficult to describe; it's that sense of belonging and not belonging, of relating and not relating, a fascinating paradox that I've danced with my entire life as an immigrant.
Nowadays, I live in Los Angeles, but I recently realized that I feel at home whenever I'm in my kitchen cooking, and this stems from my childhood, when I used to hang out with my grandmother in her kitchen, watching her cook and create magic.
She was the best cook I'd ever met, and her traditional Iranian rice, stews, pickles, jams, and baked goods were out of this world. I was there as a child, proud to be her first assistant, and I fell in love with food and the kitchen by watching her. She helped me find a sense of belonging and home through food and cooking.
My life, however, changed dramatically in 2009, when I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer, truly the last thing I expected to see on the menu. It was a moment of reawakening and resetting. It forced me to look around and reconsider my lifestyle, choices, and priorities. I was encouraged to think about my origins, struggles, traumas, and life in general.
I've used powerful tools to support my health since then, such as the food I eat, my daily routines, yoga, meditation, working out, nature, plant medicine, good friends, and, of course, regular check-ups with my Endocrinologist:)
Today, I’m a certified plant-based integrative nutrition health coach and consultant, who enjoys teaching others how to live a healthier, more harmonious life. Andrew Weil, Mark Hayman, Joshua Rosenthal, Geneen Roth, and Mark Hyman were among my outstanding teachers who inspired me on this journey.
My work supports those struggling with food & connection to their bodies. My own journey with autoimmune disease, from a very young age, became the catalyst for the work I do today, directing my focus on gut health, immune system and mostly the connection between mind, body and food.
With over 15 years of experience in the health and wellness field, my approach provides a one-of-a-kind combination that supports your bio-individual health and wellness needs with precision and fun.
My causes
My business proudly supports these wonderful organizations. Check them out and donate or volunteer if you can.
Food for life
FFLV runs schools providing free education, meals, skill training and medical help to over 1500 girls in Vrindavan, India.
Support & Feed
Support and Feed takes action for a global shift to an equitable, plant-based food system to combat food insecurity and the climate crisis.
4 Ocean
4ocean was founded on the belief that business can be a force for good and that the single actions of individual people, collectively, have the power to change the world. 4 4 ocean is committed to ending the ocean plastic crisis.
