Stephanie Berman Raphael

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Balanced Wellness NYC is a private practice based in New York City, specializing in nutrition and weight loss counseling. It was founded by Stephanie Berman Raphael,CHHC, AADP, a Certified Health and Wellness Counselor. Stephanie received her training as a Health Coach from the State University of New York (SUNY) and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has been trained in dozens of dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques and innovative coaching methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts. Teachers include Dr. Andrew Weil, Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine; Dr. David Katz, Director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center; Dr. Walter Willett, Chair of Nutrition at Harvard University and Geneen Roth, bestselling author and expert on emotional eating, as well as many other leading researchers and nutrition authorities. Stephanie is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Two key areas of focus for Stephanie are working with clients who struggle with emotional eating and new moms who struggle with post-partum wellness. Stephanie’s background in crisis counseling and her passion as a new mom have inspired her work in these areas. Stephanie completed intensive training and served as a volunteer Crisis Intervention Counselor for teens and adults for the Covenant House, headquartered in New York. She is also the proud mother of a 21 month-old daughter. Prior to receiving her certification, Stephanie graduated from Washington University with a degree in Art History and Photography.  She has worked for over 15 years in the Public Relations industry in New York City at both the Television Network and agency levels.  No stranger to high pressure and the fast paced corporate world, Stephanie understands first hand how important and challenging maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle is, and is devoted to helping others do the same.

For more information visit: www.balancedwellnessnyc.com