"If you’re wondering whether you should reach out and start working with Shay, you probably should. Before I started working with her, I had read all I could about intuitive eating but struggled for a while with putting it into practice. I can’t overstate how much it helped me to hear from a medical professional that I actually needed to eat *more* carbs. I had hoped that she could help me with my relationship with food, and she did, but I had no idea that she would ALSO help me so much with my relationship with myself. The way she helped me practice self compassion along with instilling a sense of freedom around food has changed my life for the better forever and I am very grateful." -former client
"Before starting my work with Shay, I felt like I was a total failure. A failure at weight loss, dieting, and I had trouble fitting into the mold I thought society was dictating for me. I came to Shay as a last ditch effort to see if intuitive eating would finally help me lose weight. What I found through my work with Shay was so much more than that. I learned that food isn't the enemy and I don't have to be anything other than the person I want to be, whether that be in a smaller or bigger size than what I currently am. For the first time in my life, I feel comfortable in my own body. My energy is also sky high and my sleep and overall mood has improved. I have the best relationship with food that I ever have and my personal relationships are thriving because of how at peace I feel with myself. I cannot recommend intuitive eating enough and I wouldn't have wanted to go through this journey with anyone else besides Shay." - Rachel, former client
"Working with Shay has changed my life in such an incredible way. I learned so much and I know that I will never go back into the toxicity that is diet culture. I didn't realize all of the stress, anxiety, and negative impact diet culture had on my life until I started working with Shay and now I feel so much lighter. It's so freeing to get out of that diet mentality and I want everyone to feel this way. I cannot recommend Shay enough!! While working with Shay, I also saw my bloodwork improve, even though I had gained weight, and proved my doctors wrong. It's a great feeling knowing that my health isn't tied to my weight and that improving my relationship with food also improved my mental and physical health. I truly recommend that everyone follow her on Instagram and work with her. You won't regret it, and it might be one of the best things you ever do. - Marisa, former client
"Before working with Shay I was jumping from diet to diet, frustrated that I was never getting the full results I was looking for or just not being able to sustain "the results." After being diagnosed with Hashimotos and hypothyroidism, the weight had piled on and was even more difficult to lose. I had started following her on Instagram after a mutual friend had posted about her new Instagram while I was in the midst of the "feel good" beginning of a new diet. As I saw post after post from her and as I started to realize the diet was not the sustainable lifestyle that was promised, I realized I need to stop dieting all together and rebuild my relationship with food and my body. I attended one of her information sessions and knew right away that I wanted to work with Shay. I booked my first appointment soon after and I am so happy I did. Shay took the time to really learn about me and held space each and every session I had for me to unpack all the feelings I had around food, exercise, and my body. She gave me the tools to work through the bad days where my thoughts seem to take over and is always there to celebrate my wins. I am so grateful to have found Shay and been able to work with her over the last 6 months. Though it is a continuous journey towards being an intuitive eater, I feel prepared to take on anything because of the work I have done with her. If you are hesitant to start your own intuitive eating journey, I promise Shay is the one you want to start this journey with as she will be the best cheerleader and coach for what you need." -former client
"After 30 years of unhealthy eating habits, it was time to consult with a professional. Since working with Shay, I have more energy, sleep better and feel better about myself. I learned how to understand the food I eat and how my body works with food. She's been a wonderful source of nutritional information, while showing me how to use my own body and mind to nourish myself. Shay, thank you for teaching me this most important skill. I will be forever grateful to you!!!" - Brenda M., former client
"Shay has helped me transform my life, love my body and feel great in my own skin. Sounds like a diet commercial, right? It's not. Shay helped me listen to my body, honor it's hunger and fullness signals and truly learn what a healthy mind-body relationship looks like and feels like. Prior to working with Shay, I had an unhealthy body image and felt I could never look right in what I wore. After working with Shay, I gained confidence in my ability to look good, feel good and exercise simply for the fun of it. I broke some unhealthy old habits and rules and learned to understand what my body needed. I feel as if I have a new lease on life and am thoroughly surprised at what little effort it took. Thank you, Shay, for helping me reconnect with my amazing body within. - R.H., former client
I started working with Shay because I wanted to improve my eating habits and free myself from guilt. Shay is wonderful! I always looked forward to our appointments. She was always smiling and helped me talk through thoughts and feelings surrounding food, as well as, getting to the root of why I had such feelings/thoughts. Through my work with Shay, I no longer feel chained to the scale or feel guilty when I have certain foods that society has deemed "unhealthy." She really helped me change my mindset around food and that has helped with my eating habits and my daughters'. I'm so thankful I decided to work with Shay! I learned so much and I know I am healthier now because I love myself more! -K.S., former client
"Shay has completely changed my relationship with food. As someone who has fallen to one too many "health fads" in my life, Shay has helped me see that no celery juice diet or juice cleanse is going to make me healthier. She's helped me detach from feeling constricted in what I consume to always feeling fulfilled and free from food guilt. Working with Shay is much more than changing your eating habits, it's about a mental shift. I can truly say, Shay has made me feel mentally and physically better." - M.G., former client
"Working with Shay has been such a positive experience! As a person who has struggled with body image and my relationship with food, Shay has helped me embrace Intuitive Eating and get rid of a diet mentality. Her passion for what she does shows and makes me look forward to my sessions with her so I can share my "wins", knowing she'll be genuinely happy for me." - J.CD., former client
"I came to Shay because I was struggling to navigate maintaining my blood sugar without slipping back into disordered eating. I chose her because she seemed so kind and understanding in her response email, and she follows a body positive, Health at Every Size method, which is important to me. Shay has been so crucial in helping me manage my guilt around food and sugar, and especially to stop thinking in terms of "good" vs. "bad" foods. I highly recommend Shay for her understanding and accessible approach." -former client
"I very much enjoyed my sessions with Shay. She was very easy to talk with and made you feel very comfortable, especially when sharing very personal information. My PCP highly recommended Shay to me and I am so happy she did. In the few sessions I had with her my relationship with nutrition and eating has taken a turn for the better and my self confidence is growing daily. Shay has been a pleasure to work with." - J.D., former client
"Shay has been amazing. I knew after my first appointment with her that she's the nutritionist I need to help me improve my relationship with food. As a chronic yo-yo dieter with a disordered relationship with food, I wasn't sure what to expect as every nutirionist I have been to has put me on a diet. What a surprise working with Shay has been. I was very happy that I finally found someone qualified whose solution wasn't to put me on another diet. She set me up with what I need to start achieving my goals, has been very warm and nonjudgmental the whole time, and was always available to answer my questions between appointments. I never felt pressured or uncomfortable discussing my concerns and I couldn't believe I finally found a nutritionist with those qualities who was also a supporter of intuitive eating! Unfortunately I had to move and due to the time difference I wasnt able to keep working with her. Even after our last appointment together, she still cared enough to check in and guide me through a hard time. To me this speaks volumes about not only the kind of nutritionist she is, but also the kind of person she is! I'm very grateful to Shay and everything she has done for me, she continues to help me and I know my relationship with food is on the right track thanks to our work together." - A.A., former client
"Shay is absolutely incredible, and unique in her approach. She genuinely wants to help people become the best versions of themselves, physically and mentally. She understands that everyone's path towards health is different and she works to ensure you're doing what's best for you and your whole self. She's liberated me from the restrictive common myths surrounding food and exercise that so many people fall victim to. Working with Shay is a safe space. No judgement. No guilt. She's helped me fall in more love with food, and even with myself." - E.S., former client
"I was feeling pretty desperate when I contacted Shay Tinari. I had lost weight due to illness and was on a strict reflux diet which made gaining weight a nightmare. Shay is so knowledgeable, kind and supportive that you know she will help you. I have been seeing her for two months and am nearly back to my original weight. I couldn’t have done it without her. She is a star!"
"Throughout the past year of working with Shay, I can truly say I have learned so much about my journey with food and exercise. Shay has been incredibly helpful in showing me how diet mentality has impacted my life and how to break this cycle that is no longer benefitting me. In the beginning, I weighed myself daily and was so focused with the number on the scale. However, over the last few months, I rarely weigh myself and have focused more on how my body feels more than just the number. Shay is always there to listen to any concern and challenges me to think differently about my journey with food and exercise than I had before. I would highly recommend working with Shay and I look forward to continuing to work with her as well." - C.CD., former client
"I worked with Shay for about 8 months. Love, love her. She is so knowledgeable and gets to the root of your problem. I was one of those people who always got on the scale, and I mean every day, for at least the past 20 years. She taught me so much about Intuitive Eating and not to worry about the number on the scale. I find myself not worrying about getting on the scale. It is not in my routine anymore and I am happy about that. If I do get on randomly, it doesn't impact my actions for the day like it once did. I am in my 60s, that was not easy task. Shay gave me all the tools I needed to guide me on my new path in life. I would not hesitate to work with Shay!!" - M.L., former client
"Working with Shay was such a great experience from beginning to end. She really opened my eyes to intuitive eating and helped me finally rid myself of the diet mentality. She was readily available and able to answer my questions 24/7, always providing sound advice and strategies to try on days when I felt defeated." - K.K., former client