About me
Nova Schiferli | Certified Clinical Dietitian

It all began with a simple question:
What are we missing in the healthcare industry?

In my second year of studying Clinical Nutrition, the conventional wisdom didn't seem to add up. Despite learning about the cellular impact of foods and the rise of chronic diseases, the solution offered was too simplistic – eat your veggies, proteins, and avoid alcohol and sugars. I questioned why, if it was so straightforward, the numbers of health issues persisted.

My interest in psychology, cultivated since age 15, became a turning point. I realized we were dealing with behavioral change, and the simplicity of dietary advice overlooked this crucial aspect. Combining psychology with clinical nutrition seemed logical, yet I found no one in my field sharing this perspective.

Realizing I was on my own, I delved into Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and researched the Science of Wellbeing at Yale University. Simultaneously, I worked for a doctor, crafting health plans based on lab work for three years.

Now, at 25, having assisted over 400 clients, I've observed what works and what doesn't. My practice aims to cut through the information overload. Health is simple, but understanding it in a society inundated with information isn't. To find what works for you, visualize your body's current state, arm yourself with impactful information and tools, and employ psychology and habit blocking for sustainable changes.

The combination of Nutrition and Psychology could not be truer for me. Nutrition for me lies in finding the joy in the simplicity of everyday life. We are in a time when there is more information than ever before. There are so many experts doing the work, researching and constantly looking for new solutions. Translating these complex studies into simple tips is where I believe transformation takes place.

Therefore, we all have different behaviors related to food, and all behaviors have motive. When we are stuck, we are missing something. We are creating an obstacle to achieving our desired goal, which means we need to figure out what that obstacle is doing to us mentally, emotionally, or physically.

My job is to help you find that obstacle and give you tools to overcome them.