TAMARA THOMAS

As a coach, I put the power back in YOUR hands…

Mother of an eleven-year-old girl, I am a liberator and guide. Dance has been one of my primary modes of exploring, learning and sharing with the world. I taught dance for over 15 years to people of the globe, from Temple University to Kingston, Jamaica – Toddlers to Elders. My creative work and community work is centered on African diasporic peoples, histories, wisdom, vision creating and transformation. I am in service in many ways to those who identify as part of the African diasporic family.

I received my coaching and nutrition training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where I studied a variety of dietary theories and practical lifestyle coaching methods. With my knowledge, we co-create completely personalized actions based on your goals to move you toward your ideal vision of health within your unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and resources.

I am an Ifa practitioner (African Spiritual System/ATR) and take on the calling of generational healing. As a health and nutrition coach through Sola’s Wellness Garden, I am committed to providing high-quality life and nutrition coaching to enable individuals to reach a better and more fulfilled place in their lives.

I identify as an Africana womanist, and attract the services of black women and men who see a kindred spirit in me. As a full spectrum Doula with a unique Africana womanist lens, I seek to support all women but Black women in particular, who have identified their need for a resourceful, compassionate and knowledgeable pre and post pregnancy resource person to support them through their birthing and delivery process.

Sola's Wellness Garden offers coaching for all, who desire support towards achieving balance in various areas of their lives including: mental health, nutrition, career, home environment, education, relationships, spirituality, finances, physicality, and social life. Sola’s Wellness Garden seeks to empower all clients to find a clear purpose in their life and to identify the power within them towards reaching their goals and fulfilling their life long dreams. We offer a range of services that are specifically customized for the client in partnership with the coach - as the client learns to make the best decisions for themselves, recognizing their power as co-creators of their own pathway.

VISION

MISSION

Sola’s Wellness Garden is committed to providing high-quality life coaching to enable all clients to reach a better and more fulfilled level of life. Using active listening, mirroring, functional reflection, and the fundamental concept of bio-individuality, Sola’s Wellness Garden will support each client in their wellness and transformation journey.

A Holistic Approach

I practice a holistic approach to health and wellness, which means that I look at how all areas of your life are connected. Does stress at your job or in your relationship(s) cause you to overeat? Does lack of sleep or low energy prevent you from exercising? As we work together, we will look at how all parts of your life affect your health as a whole.

I work with my clients to get in touch with their body’s needs because I understand that life happens and your needs will change. I want to equip you with the self-awareness to make the best decisions for yourself in any given circumstance. I believe each person is fully capable of making well-informed decisions as their own expert, not the latest magazine article or fad diet book.

Let’s define what you value most from your well-being. We’ll use these visions to motivate specific goals that bring you closer to where you want to be. As your coach, I will not dictate a diet for you, but together we will explore why some foods make you feel better than others and how to strategically use that feedback. Together we’ll co-create your health goals within reasonable time frames and actionable objectives so you know exactly what you’re working toward. .

Integrative Nutrition Plate†

The Integrative Nutrition Plate emphasizes the importance of local and organic produce, whole grains, high-quality proteins, plant-based fats, and water. It shows you how a plate should appear at mealtime and emphasizes the importance of proportions and portion size. To complete the picture, the plate is surrounded with lifestyle factors that create optimal health: relationship, career, physical activity and spirituality. I’ll introduce you to some of the healthiest foods on the planet and teach you how to find what’s healthiest for your unique body!

Primary Food†

It’s easy to overlook all of the things that contribute to our sense of nourishment and fulfillment. It’s not just the food we eat that affects our health, but all of the other factors present in our daily lives. Healthy relationships, a fulfilling career, regular physical activity, and a spiritual awareness are essential forms of nourishment. When these primary foods are balanced, what you eat becomes secondary. I will support you in achieving all of your goals, from eating the right foods for your body to living an inspired, fulfilling life.

Crowding Out††

Many nutrition experts give their clients a list of foods to avoid and foods to eat, which explains why so many people are turned off by nutrition. My approach is different – by eating and drinking foods that are good for you, you will naturally have less room and desire for unhealthy foods. Simply put, you will crowd out the unhealthy food in your diet. This takes a little practice to make happen, but I will support you along the way

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Bio-IINdividuality*

The concept of Bio-IINndividuality is the idea that each of us has unique food and lifestyle needs. One person’s food is another person’s poison, and that’s why fad diets tend to fail in the long run. Working on the principle of bio-individuality, I’ll support you to make positive changes that are based on your unique needs, lifestyle, preferences, and ancestral background.

Deconstructing Cravings††

Cravings play a critical role in understanding what your body needs and shouldn’t be ignored. When you learn how to deconstruct your cravings and understand what they’re really telling you, you will be able to reclaim a sense of balance and harmony.