About Us
Sarah Voldeng, the founder of Absolutely Nutrition, has been working in the field of nutrition since 1997. She has an extensive background in nutrition, biology, physiology and psychology. This provides her with an in-depth and integrated understanding of health and wellness. Sarah studied sciences at the University of California, Irvine and then transferred to the University of Victoria where she graduated in 2002. Sarah then specialized in nutrition for an additional 2 years. During this time of intensive study she focused on the effects of nutritional therapy in mental health, depression, chronic disease, senior, pre- and post-natal and sports nutrition.
Sarah’s experience includes working at the Victoria General Hospital, various senior and extended care homes and private health clinics across greater Victoria. She addresses health conditions such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, heart disease, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, cancer and much more. Sarah also has a thorough understanding of weight loss and has been running programs for clients and other nutritionists across Canada. Additionally, Sarah is a long time member of the I.O.N.C. (International Organization of Nutritional Consultants). The I.O.N.C. ensures that all nutrition practitioners adhere to strict educational and professional standards. Sarah is currently working for St. Charles Residential Care Home, Lalli Care Integrative Health Clinic and Balance Wellness and Sport on a contract basis.
Sarah is deeply committed and passionate about her work as a nutrition and wellness consultant. Her skills as an educator, trainer, counselor and advisor give her a unique advantage when dealing with a diverse range of nutrition and wellness issues. She takes a compassionate approach to helping her clients successfully address their health needs. Her proven ability to sensitively assess, diagnose and treat complex health conditions is well reflected in the success of her clients.
About You
Health is a choice. The lifestyle that we choose to live each and everyday; what foods we put into our body, our thought processes, how much stress we experience, the quantity and quality of sleep we are receiving- all ultimately determine our current state of health. Yet, remarkably, regardless of our sometimes poor, uncontrollable and unforeseeable choices and circumstances, the body is an intricately designed system capable of self correcting itself when necessary. The body wants to be healthy.
The body’s efficiency and performance weakens only when we neglect to listen to its symptoms and signals, and ignore its complaints until it eventually breaks down into disease. Dis-ease is simply the process that our body goes through when all of its requirements are not being met. The body goes from a state of health.
Whether you are experiencing a chronic, acute or terminal health condition or simply wanting to improve your health, let us be your first choice in alternative health solutions.