Praise

“Emma’s advice and expertise have been invaluable, and the changes to the way I look and feel since working with her are really incredible. Before, having an interest in health and wellbeing, and having seen naturopaths and other health practitioners, I always thought I knew what ‘healthy’ eating was, and that I could do it ‘properly’ and consistently if I really tried to. However I found that I was often slipping up and giving in to all my cravings. Since my first consult with Emma, eating in a way that supports my body has been effortless, not to mention always enjoyable! The problems I was having before, such as bloating, low energy, trouble waking in the mornings and tiredness through the day—just to name a few!—are all much improved if not altogether gone. I also no longer crave my former ‘guilty pleasures’ like milk chocolate and salt and vinegar chips, because now my body is getting all the things it’s looking for (and with the wonderful sweet and salty flavours, too!) from much better and more nourishing sources; eating is always a pleasure since working with Emma, and I really couldn’t ask for more than that; thank you, Emma.”  - Jo, Melbourne January 2013

“Emma has really saved me from my very low carb, intermittent fasting nightmare.  I was feeling so extraordinarily bad when I got in touch with Emma and she was very familiar with people coming along the same path.  She got me really excited about getting better and showed me how to monitory my pulse and temp to see how I was truly reacting to food.  I found myself pretty overwhelmed at times as to how I had gotten into such a mess, and always felt a lot better after skyping with Emma.  Emma really went above and beyond to help me.  She even skyped with me the day after she was due to give birth!!  Thanks Emma.”  – Lorien, Annandale NSW October 2012

“Working with Emma over the last 6 months has been an extremely inspiring and amazing experience. For some time my health was less than optimum and I experienced dreadful symptoms such as fatigue, indigestion & a slow metabolism to name just a few. I was extremely skeptical to see another Naturopath or Nutritionist, as I had not had much luck before. Every time I had gone to see someone I felt as though I came out worse than I was before. Everything I was doing for my body was not working and I was at a loss. I was extremely healthy & had a very clean diet; well so I thought. When I met Emma she brought so much knowledge and research to the table that everything that was happening to my body and all the symptoms I was experiencing finally made sense! I have learnt more about Nutrition and how my body works in the last 6 months working with Emma than I had in my 29 years. I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Emma. With so many mixed messages about what is healthy it can be extremely difficult to heal your body & when you are eating ‘all the right things’ and you still don’t feel healthy it can all seem so confusing! I would recommend Emma to anyone who wants to achieve optimum health. I can’t thank her enough for helping me to finally understand proper Nutrition.”  - Abbe, Sydney, July 2012

 “The program with The Nutrition Coach has been a life changing experience for me and has put me on the right path (at last!) to restoring my health. This change was not always easy and often very confronting to my limiting beliefs about food so keeping an open mind helped me to get some really great results. Some of the benefits for me include dramatically improved digestion, stopping joint and muscle pain, great sleep and improved mental focus and energy. All thru using high quality real foods that are simply delicious. This was a very humbling experience for me as I came into the program thinking I had a good knowledge of nutrition and the more I worked with Emma the more I realized just how much I did not know. Thru her teaching of basic biochemistry and human physiology Emma has taught me what my body really needs on a cellular level using science based principles that actually work. It’s a powerful thing to know how to listen to your body’s biofeedback to meet your nutritional and metabolic needs on a daily basis. Working with Emma has been an absolute pleasure and I consider myself very lucky to have met her and want to extend my personal gratitude for her patience and effort in helping me over the past couple of months. It was fun!”   - Simon, Sydney, June 2012

“I am a health practitioner, teacher and D.O. Student from California. I have had the pleasure of working with Emma in regards to her personal health, as a student and as well as my teacher. Emma is someone who is always asking “why” and never takes anything for face value. She is a detective, is passionate and determined when it comes to peeling back the layers of healing. I highly recommend Emma as your health practitioner if you are looking for someone who does not use the ‘cookie-cutter’ approach and if you are looking for a practitioner that will listen/hear you, apply principles to meet your needs and treat you like an individualized human being!” – Josh Rubin, East West Healing and Performance, California, 2012

“Emma is a one-of-a-kind nutritionist. She is very passionate and knowledgeable about her work and it shows. Emma has been very supportive, flexible and taught me how to eat and nourish my body from within to suit my lifestyle. I am free of cravings, full of energy and zest for life and sleep very deeply for a mum who still gets up nearly every night for my kids. I am forever grateful that I met Emma.” - Maggie Perez, full-time mum, Sydney, May 2012

“Emma’s got it all as a nutritionist; knowledge, experience and a big heart. She can give you the guidance you need to achieve the health and body of your dreams.”  – Laurentine ten Bosch, Producer Food Matters Movie, 2012

“Emma Sgourakis has helped me with a number of health features for leading magazines such as CLEO, Take 5, Breathe, to name a few. In addition to her broad knowledge on the area of health and well-being, she also knows how to communicate complicated nutrition information into realistic tools and strategies for my readers. Add to that her warm, positive energy and it’s no wonder she’s always my first point of call for any diet-related questions.”  - Joanna Barry, freelance writer, Abbotsford, Melbourne, 2012

“I did the one off session and found Emma really helpful and insightful when answering my questions. She was quick, forthcoming and thorough.  I’ve learnt how to avoid grains and still have energy, allowing me to lose weight and stay full. Also, my blood sugar levels are much more even. I have found that I don’t crave sugar and eat simpler more nutritious food. Possibly most importantly I feel more positive about reaching my goals because I see a change in my body (I swear it’s shrinking after just 3 weeks!).”  - Mel, Sydney, February 2012

“Emma is an extremely passionate, knowledgeable and resourceful individual. Emma’s old school approach to the fundamentals of nutrition has seen me achieve a very high level of health. I train up to 8 hours per week & due to the intense nature of my training methodology, my body often breaks down. However, since working with Emma my results have improved remarkably and body is injury free & highly functional. When it comes to the field of nutrition.  Emma in my opinion has no peer” - Nicholas Lloyd, 32 – OrgaNick’s Fitness, Sydney, December 2011

“I went to see Emma after suffering from bloating, indigestion, constipation, you name it, for years.  I had seen countless doctors practicing both conventional and natural medicine and failed to find relief from my ongoing discomfort.  Emma took the time to get a thorough understanding of my areas of concern, my current diet and lifestyle.  She put together an eating plan for me that suited my tastes and lifestyle.  Emma was there to answer any questions I had and provided me with the support I needed to improve my way of eating.  It’s now a year since my first consultation with Emma and I feel so much better.  I never actually knew that I could feel this good.  My days of embarrassing digestion issues are over and Emma has taught me to eat in a way that my body thanks me for.  Emma is truly passionate about what she does and tailors every solution to the individual.  She is committed to spending the time that is needed to ensure that her client’s needs are fully met regardless of where they may be situated around the world. I would recommend Emma to anyone.” – Jessica, 26, New York July 2011

“I originally came across Emma through the ‘The Paddington Beauty Room’ when they suggested I consult her in relation to my skin breakouts, particularly along my chin and cheeks (apparently symptomatic of hormonal imbalance and digestive issues). As soon as I met with Emma for our initial one and a half hour consult I knew this was what I had been needing. I was instantly mesmerised by the incredible and vital information she was sharing with me about how my body works and processes certain foods. I was hooked, the session flew by and I couldn’t get enough, it was like someone had literally turned on a light bulb! All the issues I have learned to live with for the majority of my teens and early adult life have been related to what I have been stuffing into my mouth. Argh, why hadn’t I met Emma 10 years ago!  We had fortnightly meetings to work through my diet and how certain foods would be causing many of my problems. I worked on adjusting my diet and have not looked back. I am truly changed for the better and for the long haul.  Another area that I have been working with Emma on is the ability to conceive a child. My husband and I have spent several years trying with no luck so far. Neither of us have any medical conditions that would restrict us from conceiving naturally so, with Emma’s help (*Melanie fell pregnant late 2011 and gave birth to a healthy boy July 2012).  Emma is incredibly professional and carries a ridiculous amount of knowledge. She lives what she preaches and she does so with such enthusiasm, she is always available for questions and along with her regular blog really lives up to her title The Nutrition Coach”.  - Melanie Broady, 26, Sydney June 2011

“When I met Emma, She was a breath of fresh air. Not only is she positive and has such a great energy about her, she changed the way I view what nutrition really means to me. Understanding how certain foods affect my body was exactly what I needed. For me, It wasn’t about losing a lot of weight quickly but finding a consistent healthy way of life that keeps me energised and slim, my way of life changed.  I have never had so much energy and find Emma’s knowledge and advice so easy to fit into my lifestyle. I have never felt better, thanks Emma x “ - Rachel Gilbert, 29. Fashion Designer, Sydney  June 2011

“Count yourself very fortunate to be able to consult with Emma! Her dedication to excellence in her field of Nutrition is definitely an investment she has made and is willing to share with you; her knowledge is priceless!! And her warmth and compassion makes it an absolute joy to work with her. If your goal is to have a better understanding of how your body works, to be introduced to an exceptional way of eating, have REAL energy from REAL food (eaten the right way), feel great all through out the day without all the up’s and down’s and enjoy life with a truly healthy and energetic body, one that looks great too (I’ve lost 40lbs). Consult with Emma, she will be committed to you and your health! I have tremendous gratitude for you Emma, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!” - Krista Hefty, 44, Interior Designer, Seattle, Washington USA  June 2011

“I regularly interview Emma for my various health features and know I can rely on her to update me with the latest in nutritional information and for spot-on advice.” - Katrina Lawrence – Madison magazine health and beauty editor, Sydney May 2011

“My 3 month program with Emma has literally changed my life…her wisdom, insight, warmth and generosity has made be a better woman.  If you are wanting true health and wellness, and real answers to health issues, then look no further. She gets you back to the basics of real eating, shopping, and living so your body can help and heal itself…just as nature intended.  I can’t wait to take it to the next level of health with Emma. It was a really enjoyable experience from both a personal and learning perspective and I have a reassurance that I can achieve my ideal weight without excessive exercise and limiting diet restrictions. And it seems that you are more than a “Nutrition” Coach my dear!” - Michelle, Bathurst NSW April 2011

 “I’m lost for words when it comes to Emma and her work. I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to learn so much about food and it’s effects on the body. Having come from the health industry myself, working as an acupuncturist in IVF, I have been able to pass on lots of my basic learnings to my clients, with almost instantaneous results. I too achieved my initial goal of falling pregnant, only taking 2 months with Em and now 25 weeks on I’m feeling great and baby is doing really well. Check out my bump! Thanks so much Emma for enlightening me through food!” - Kim Coutts, Melbourne, April 2011

“She is my oracle of wisdom when it comes to food, digestion and getting your body healthy.  6 months ago I began my journey to better nutrition with Emma. She overhauled my diet completely and reeducated me about food, digestion and weight loss. Within 8 weeks I dropped 4 kgs, felt more energetic- my eyes were even brighter and my skin was glowing! 12 weeks later I felt even better!  I am the Marketing Manager of a natural healthfood company – Naturebee and take natural health very seriously. Emma has been a huge help to me personally and professionally – I continue to learn from her in my quest to be better educated about nutrition, health and wellbeing.  Thank you Emma.” - Sarah Kapeli, NatureBee New Zealand, March 2011

“Thank you Emma, working with you for the past 3 months has truly changed every aspect of myself. I have been eating quality organic produce for over 13 years. I’ve been a Macrobiotic, vegan, and vegetarian. Your wisdom of food has taken my eating to another level. Your approach and sensitivity to peoples needs are totally insightful. Your passion and attention to detail for food and what you do is truly inspirational and admirable. I feel truly blessed we have crossed paths.” - Caterina Pacialeo February 2011

“One of the many insights I have gained about my self from being coached by Emma is that it’s not just a lack of will power – there is so much to learn about the food choices I can make.  I’ve learnt that “I” am not so bad for eating the “wrong” things, that some of it is also the things I eat that cause me to then choose the next wrong things – if that makes sense.  Am now able to make good decisions about what goes in my mouth and when.  Emma is my ‘go-to’ for all things related to food and health.” - Julie, Melbourne, February 2011

“I first contacted Emma as I was desperate to make a change in my life and in my eating habits. I had lost all enthusiasm for eating healthy food. Emma’s approach is refreshing – in that she steers away from the traditional nutritional information and goes deeper, which was just what I needed. I decided to embark on a long term program so I could really make permanent changes to my life and I found Emma’s approach very exciting.  Emma has taken me to wonderful food markets which I now use weekly and has come to my house and given me and my husband a wonderful in home cooking demonstration. I had always considered myself a healthy person who had a healthy lifestyle. I now realise that healthy living and eating goes much further than I had ever known. I still have a way to go, but I’m well on my way and there will be no turning back.”  - Nandini, Sydney, December 2010

“Emma was the perfect solution to my pre-wedding dieting dramas, she took me under her wing and tailored a nutrition program that allowed me to lose 10kgs before my big day!  I can’t thank Emma enough, for her personalised advice and dedication to help me reach my goals.   I would highly recommend Emma to anyone interested in moving those stubborn kilos – her advice works, take the plunge, you won’t regret it!” - Jane Lawry, Sydney, October 2010

“I first met Emma through my gym about 18 months ago when she was giving a talk about nutrition and how foods affects our body among other things.  It was so interesting and she was so knowledgeable that I immediately started to change a few things about my diet with positive results.  I followed up with a phone consultation in which Emma taught me more about what foods to avoid and I really noticed a difference in how I felt (especially in the mornings that heavy bloated feeling had gone).  I started making meals which my young kids also enjoyed and I felt great that I was also teaching them healthy habits too. Emma has always been very approachable answering questions and I love her passion about what she does. I don’t know many people who get so excited over food and I have been introduced to some things I would never have tried before.   In Melbourne she organised a great lunch with some of her other clients and it was fantastic over a delicious meal to listen to Emma and share our experiences.  The best thing about Emma is she is so willing to share all of her knowledge with everyone and is so friendly and personable. I have recommended Emma to friends and I will definitely continue to do so.” - Kerrie, 35, Melbourne September 2010

“I have consulted several nutritionists who have helped me with short term goals, however, speaking with Emma was so enlightening and a real breakthrough for me. She helped me to understand exactly how my body works and what it requires to function at its best. My body is already saying ‘thank you, thank you!”. Thanks Emma.” - Bronny, Brisbane, 2009

“Emma is not only extremely knowledgeable but adds compassion to each Client’s needs.”  - Paul Cini, founder PhysicalMind Institute, Melbourne, 2008