Holism: A Philosophy of Alignment
Living Holism is rooted in the philosophy of holism. Foundational to many of the world’s most ancient healing systems, holism recognizes that health cannot be gained by focusing on any single aspect of the self in isolation.
What happens within us affects the world around us, and what happens around us affects us in return. Because everything is connected, health requires alignment — not only within the mind, body, and spirit, but in the way we live, care for ourselves, and experience through the world.
Rather than being pitted against one another in an attempt to force health through willpower alone, the mind, body, and spirit must work together in harmony. It's the alignment of all three that's vital to sustainable health.
Through the lens of nutrition coaching, I help clients cultivate healthier diets, lifestyles, and daily practices that support a deeper sense of well-being, with the belief that meaningful change is realized through open-hearted commitment, education, repeated habits, and gentle guidance.
About Tasha
Growing up in my parents’ holistic healthcare clinic — where my mother practiced as a psychotherapist and my father as a doctor of nutrition and mind-body medicine — I was raised to believe the mind, body, and spirit are equally vital to sustainable physical health and well-being.
Immersed in both psychological and natural healthcare worldviews, I was compelled to study the healing properties of herbs and whole foods, as well as the relationship between stress, trauma, and physical health.
For more than a decade, I've researched whole food nutrition and health through the lens of holism, with particular interest in preventive health, emotional regulation, whole food philosophy, plant-based diets, and the many ways diet, environment, and daily habits shape long-term well-being.
Much of this study took place under the mentorship of my father, Dr. Victor Shayne, whose 40 years of clinical research, professorship, and experience as a nutritional consultant to doctors has guided my research and shaped my understanding of nutrition as both a science and a philosophy. I am also certified in Nutrition Coaching through the Institute of Transformational Studies.
Alongside that path, I've spent 16 years as a writer and editor, working with complex ideas in health and other research-heavy fields. This experience has taught me how to ask better questions, think carefully, and make sense of information without losing its depth or my ability to see it as one piece in a giant puzzle — all of which now informs the way I work with clients.
Today, my coaching work is grounded in research, holistic philosophy, and the belief that education can help people make clearer, healthier, and more sustainable choices for their lives.
While I support clients across a range of health goals, my areas of special focus include weight loss, the role of nutrition in mental and emotional health, women's wellness, and helping individuals thrive on plant-based diets.
As a nutrition coach, my work with clients is never framed as a replacement for proper medical or mental health treatment. But it is through my understanding of diet and lifestyle that I offer guidance and empathic support to clients striving to build healthier, more aligned lives.
How I Can Help
My coaching work is designed to help you create a healthier, more aligned relationship with food, lifestyle, and overall well-being. Through holistic nutrition coaching, I offer personalized guidance for those seeking a more thoughtful, sustainable, and intuitive approach to health — whether you're on a personal health journey or already receiving care from a physician or other licensed provider. Because every person is different, my work is individualized and guided by strategy, problem-solving, and practical support tailored to your unique needs.
Areas of Support
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Whole food nutrition and healthier eating habits
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Slow, deliberate lifestyle changes that support healing over time.
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Whole food and plant-forward approaches to health
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Daily practices that support balance and well-being
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Stress-aware lifestyle support
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Understanding how trauma and chronic stress may affect health patterns
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Creating a healthier relationship with food and the body
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Building routines that feel realistic, supportive, and sustainable
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Integrating health education into everyday life
Areas of Special Focus
While I support clients of any gender across a wide range of health goals and lifestyles, I specialize in the following areas:
Weight Loss
With so much conflicting advice coming at you from every direction, it's easy to feel confused, discouraged, and overwhelmed by the prospect of losing weight. My approach focuses on diet and lifestyle changes that help guide the mind, body, and spirit back into greater alignment for healthy, sustainable weight loss — without shame, extremes, or quick fixes.
Women's Health
Women often feel ignored, dismissed, or poorly understood when it comes to their health, regardless of life stage. My approach focuses on nutrition and lifestyle changes that support the body through hormonal shifts, stress, and the many physical demands placed on women's health, while honoring the role mind and spirit also play in overall well-being.
Emotional Regulation
Proper nutrition can play a meaningful role in emotional regulation by helping support the body systems that influence mood, sleep, cognitive health, hormones, inflammation, and overall well-being. This is not a replacement for therapy, but a nutritional counterpart to it — one that helps support the body in ways that can contribute to greater stability, resilience, and regulation over time.
Plant-Based Lifestyles
Whether vegan, vegetarian, or somewhere in between, many individuals adopting a plant-based lifestyle lack the nutritional support necessary for promoting long-term health. I am dedicated to helping you build a diet that's intentional, realistic, and supportive of your health and ethical commitments.
How It Works
1. Reach out to begin.
Use the contact form below to inquire about coaching and ask any initial questions.
2. Complete payment and forms.
After payment, you'll receive a coaching agreement and any necessary intake forms.
3. Schedule your session.
Once your forms are complete, you'll receive a scheduling link to book your session.
4. Receive personalized guidance.
After our session, I provide individualized guidance, written recommendations, and practical next steps, with additional research where appropriate to support your ongoing coaching process.
Work With Me
Booking & Policies
Sessions are booked and paid for in advance. All purchases are non-refundable. To cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice. Sessions canceled or rescheduled with less than 48 hours’ notice are not eligible for refund. If I need to cancel a session, clients will have the choice to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Important Note
My work as a nutrition coach is educational and supportive in scope and is intended to help clients build healthier, more aligned lifestyles through holistic nutrition guidance.
These services are not medical care and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
At this time, Living Holism does not offer coaching services for clients who are currently pregnant. Pregnant individuals should seek guidance from an appropriate licensed medical provider or qualified prenatal nutrition professional.
Nutrition coaching is not a substitute for care from a licensed physician, registered dietitian, therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider. It may, however, be used as an adjunct to care you are already receiving. Clients should seek appropriate medical or mental health care when needed.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, thoughts of self-harm, suicidal ideation, or if you may be a danger to yourself or others, Living Holism is not the appropriate resource for immediate support. Please call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 if there is an immediate threat or danger.
Book a Session
To inquire about coaching or begin the booking process, please fill out this form. Once I receive your inquiry, I’ll follow up with next steps for payment, intake forms, and scheduling.
You’re also welcome to reach out with any initial questions before booking.