feed your mind, body and spirit

We often hear about the benefits of eating right.  Why we should eat some foods, and avoid others.  The truth is that nutrition is the start of good health, but it’s not the final destination.  True wellness recognizes the powerful links between the mind, body and spirit.   A deficiency in one area causes an imbalance in all the others.  In order to achieve complete success, you need to work on all three aspects simultaneously.

I will give you a concrete example of the importance of total balance.  If you are attempting to lose weight and you are making some progress, if you don’t have supportive people in your life and healthy relationships or are spiritually unbalanced without the added support, you may find yourself making up for these deficiencies by overeating or eating more of the wrong foods, putting you right back where you began.

“Stress” and the City

NYC is one of the most fast paced and stressful cities in the world.  It’s a city that’s always on the pulse of all things exciting, but this excitement comes at a price and it’s usually in the form of stress.  Whether you live or work in NYC, the level of stress can be high and daunting.  Filling up on salads at Chop’t or Au Bon Pain (more…)

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your success is my passion.

My name is Tahara Barney and I am a Holistic nutritionist and Wellness Counselor in NYC.

My focus and personal experience are centered on the idea that nutrition begins with food, but total nourishment focuses on creating and maintaining health between the mind, body and spirit.  My wellness program establishes a link between the all three and strengthens those links in order to achieve overall balance.

I personally began my journey towards balanced nutrition and health ten years ago, although, growing up, I was constantly exposed to healing food and herbs in my family home.  During college, I had picked up a couple of undesirable habits (such as smoking) and decided to go in the direction of health.

I often relate to my clients because I have been where you are now, we all have a starting point.  I also strive to maintain holistic balance.   My approach (more…)

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Service Descriptions

Below are a list of my a la carte services, please click the ‘view pricing’ button for specific services and costs.

*indicates nutritional and wellness counseling services that are limited to clients within a 10 mile radius of  NYC.

Nutritional and Wellness Services

Interactive Grocery Tours	Farmers Market Tours
Metabolic Typing	Tailored Cleansing & Detox
Meditation Techniques	Weight Loss & Maintenance
Kitchen Makeovers	Child Obesity & Prevention
Condition Based Mgmt	Customized Meal Plans
Food Preparation Tips

Interactive Grocery Tours*

Discover the Art of Grocery Shopping as you get a tour of your local grocery store with your own personal nutrition counselor in NYC.

We will explore the store’s layout and the correct way to navigate through the aisles in order to maximize the most nutritious shopping in the least amount of time. I will also introduce and emphasize lower cost (but not lower quality) alternatives, such as private label brands and locally produced products.

These days, everyone can benefit from living on a budget; (more…)

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satisfied clients don't lie

I have a number of clients that praise my  nutritional and wellness coaching services.  Several have insisted on sharing their praise, and it’s my pleasure to share their experiences with their personal counselor here.

These testimonials are proof positive that I work closely to help improve the lives of my clients.  I am a dedicated and consistent health coach with genuine concerns for the health of those I work with.

If I can help these clients improve their health to this extent, I know I can do the same for you

“It’s not every day that you come across someone who is knowledgeable and caring as Taheerah.  She knows exactly what will work for you, and I mean you personally, not a program that’s based on someone else’s lifestyle but your personalized plan. Taheerah, offers you a honest and personalized plan that will suit your needs and life and style. Most of all she cares about you and your health.” — Cieatha Abrams, NYC

“Taheerah has been my nutritional and holistic adviser for a couple years. Through her guidance I have learned loads about the benefits of making healthy dietary choices and it’s effects on my body  and mind. I can definitely feel the difference mentally and physically. It’s funny (more…)

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