Initially I worked with Layla because I was concerned about elevated lab work after I had my annual physical. My diet was not ideal and I was hoping by eating right I could make a change and also drop some weight. Layla assessed what she felt would work for me based on my personal eating habits. This made it easier for me to adapt. I learned how to eat healthy while enjoying what I ate and slowly dropped some weight as well! Also my lab work results dropped to a normal level. Layla is great to work with and extremely supportive in a nice bossy way! I’m much healthier because of Layla!

— Christine D., Petaluma, CA

Working with Layla has, quite literally, been life-changing. I thought I knew my body, I thought I knew a few things about food, but I knew it was time to seek help when I wasn’t making progress in getting to a healthy weight by repeating the same old patterns that had created my problems. Through her extensive knowledge of nutrition and healing, after hours of patient listening and candid suggestions, not a day goes by that I don’t find myself hearing her in my head when I shop, when I eat, when I choose to take just a few more steps instead of the elevator. She is willing to listen, and to really hear, with grace and compassion and without judgement. Her ability to stay with difficult feelings that come up was helpful when I needed to get things off my chest. She made me feel whole and healthy, even while we worked together to make changes for the better. I recommend her without reservation, and with the highest of regard.

— Mandy K., Petaluma, CA

Layla worked with me on a diet program that changed my life. After being very ill, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. My Doctor was great, but gave no dietary or nutritional assistance. A friend gave me Layla’s phone number and thought she could help me. Boy was she right!  Layla had me monitor my daily food and beverage consumption and gave me a personalized diet plan. She and I talked on a weekly basis, so I never felt like I was going through all this by myself. After a few weeks, I started to feel better. She made all the difference. It’s been a few years now and I am still on a restrictive diet, but feel great! I am also not on any medications, just following the same diet! Thank you Layla!

— Andrea P., Sebastopol, CA

I had not had my diagnosis of diabetes very long when I started with Layla. She was very direct with me about what I needed to do to get healthy, while encouraging me at the same time. Just what I needed. I am now off medication and managing very well with a healthy diet. Even if I did not have diabetes I needed help with my diet, so it was win-win all around.

— Stan K., Petaluma, CA

Layla helped me lose 35 pounds over several months, all the while encouraging me by staying positive and optimistic so that I would not lose motivation. She educated me about nutrition, and offered many great suggestions for meal plans and healthful substitutions. She got me started on tracking what I eat with daily food logs, recording my weight, commencing and continuing with exercise, and monitoring my progress. She showed flexibility in working with my schedule so that we spoke more frequently at the beginning, and then moved towards fewer “check-ins” as I felt comfortable with the program. Layla possesses a broad knowledge of nutrition, and stays current on the latest research and studies. She proved to be an indispensable asset in assisting me with my weight loss goals and overall improvement in health. I highly recommend her!

— Lori F., Marin County, CA

I am so thankful that a friend from CA recommended Layla!  After suffering with serious digestive difficulties due to intestinal surgeries and infections, I began working with Layla.  Thanks to Layla’s excellent guidance my health is much better. I consult with Layla via phone from the East Coast.  During our sessions she has guided me successfully in my search for foods that I can digest.  In addition, she has recommended strengthening exercises and helpful strategies for working more efficiently with my medical professionals.   Layla is extremely diligent, extraordinarily knowledgeable, and very committed to helping her clients achieve improved health.  I strongly recommend her services to anyone who has any reason to consult a nutritionist.

— Lori F., New York, NY

I first went to Layla about 5 years ago to lose some weight that had crept on gradually. I used to be able to just drop some weight when I wanted to, but as I got older it became more difficult.. I also wanted to come up with healthier meals for my family. I haven’t eaten red meat in many years, and I suffer from mild Irritable Bowel syndrome and some days I just couldn’t figure out what to eat! Everywhere I saw the instructions “eat 5 fruits or vegetables day” but that wasn’t working for me either. Layla taught me so much about nutrition, I dropped the weight plus some, and have kept it off within a few pounds.  I formed new habits that now keep me full and satisfied, but aren’t rigid. I splurge when I want to and then return to healthy eating. Layla is very knowledgeable about medical issues, and knows when to refer you back to your doctor. She did 6 educational sessions with my teenage daughter, who has kept many of the new habits she picked up from Layla even though she NEVER went on a “diet”.  Layla is warm, caring and very professional. I have referred many people to her, who all come back with positive feedback. In fact, my friend who lives 3000 miles away, has tackled a medical issue with Layla (over the phone) and had a huge improvement in her quality of life due to the dietary plan she and Layla devised.

— Merrie J., Marin County, CA

I have been seeing Layla for approximately four years now and it has made a world of difference in my attitude about food as well as how I eat now. She has taught me a great deal on how to make choices when it comes to food intake while still having a balance in my life.  I still have a ways to go in my weight loss journey, but my mindful journey has definitely come along way.

— Jill M., Petaluma, CA