About

Founder, Nutritionist & Dietitian

SAHAR BERJIS RD, MPH, CEO

Meet Sahar Berjis, Dietitian, Nutrition Coach & CEO of Inner Health & Wellness.

I have been in practice for more than 20 years. I currently incorporate functional & traditional nutrition to help my clients become successful in their wellness journey.

All of my programs are geared to help my clients get well by looking at the whole body approach and provides resources to help them feel good and keep that success going.

I have been a speaker at different universities and nutritional conferences including John Muir speaker series, NYU, Columbia, American Dietetic Association, American Homeless Association, and New Jersey Nutrition Conference, addressing the importance of nutrition.

In 2000, I published a children’s book by the name of Lili’s Strawberry House.

I am a certified Kid’s Yoga instructor through Yoga Karma in NYC and love teaching yoga to kids. I’m also a mom of three and love practicing yoga with them.

WHY I CHOSE NUTRITION & BECAME A REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Recently someone asked me what made me go into the Nutrition field and become a Dietitian. During my college years, I really did not put much thought into Nutrition, or becoming a dietician, it just seemed really cool to me.

Even in Grad school, I decided to further pursue my nutrition degree and get my license and become a Registered Dietitian. However, it was not until I had my daughter that I experienced first hand how food is truly the cure for many ailments.

My oldest daughter was born with many different allergies, a lot of childhood eczema and GI issues. It was then where I dived into the nutrition field and was able to help my daughter. There is a beautiful quote that states that it is possible to cure ailments with food.

Let food be thy medicine and medicine by thy food – Hippocrates

The reason that my daughter is able to tolerate many things today is that of many years of studying Nutrition and diving into functional nutrition.

I do have to say that bone broth, juicing, L-glutamine and probiotics have been the magic cure for my daughter.

If I could do it over again, I would choose the same path it in a heartbeat.

Sahar Berjis, RD, MPH, ARC

Health & wellness coach

Saree Massengale

My journey to health coaching started out of frustration. I struggled for years with PMS, PCOS and endometriosis, and as I got older, my suffering only increased. To make matters worse, my husband and I decided we wanted to start a family, and the doctors said, because of my condition and age, that would be virtually impossible. That’s when I decided to turn my frustration into determination which, even though I did not realize it at the time, would change the course of my life forever.

I began to investigate the concept of food as medicine. I enrolled in Mind Body Green’s Functional Nutrition Coaching Program. As I learned the role food plays in our overall wellbeing. I continued my education at the gold standard in coaching and The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.

Today I’m passionate about educating my clients, introducing new lifestyle habits that lead to greater health and longevity. Whether you’re shopping at the grocery store, meal planning or trying to decide what first steps to take, I am here to help you along your journey.

CERTIFIED EATING DISORDER SPECIALIST

KATHERINE KACZOR, RD, CDN

Kate, registered dietitian, certified eating disorder specialist, supervisor, and certified intuitive eating counselor at Innerhealthwellenss.

I have been in the field of eating disorders for the past decade and have had the pleasure of supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they learn to make peace with food, their bodies, and themselves. I have experience working in some of the countries leading eating disorder residential and outpatient facilities and have been highly involved in developing intensive programming for individuals suffering from eating disorders.

I have a passion for making food fun and enjoy exploring the world of food with my husband on our various travel adventures. I strive to help clients find ways to incorporate food in these meaningful ways that make life more enjoyable — because we all deserve that!

I look forward to working alongside you during this healing journey and helping you to paint a recovery that is uniquely yours!

Nutritionist and Health Educator

Nicole Rosselle

Nicole is a Bay-area based Functional Nutritionist and Holistic Health & Wellness Coach.

I have practiced holistic nutrition for over a decade in a variety of settings, from private practice to corporate wellness to public health. I have supported individuals dealing with diabetes, GI issues and various other diet and lifestyle related conditions. I take a functional approach to healing that considers the mind – body connection as well the various (non – food) factors that contribute to imbalance and dis-ease.

I believe that every person has their own solutions to their health challenges. Utilizing the principles of coaching, I aim is to empower each individual to discover these solutions and to make lasting behavioral changes that lead to optimal health.

PERSONAL TRAINER

SAVANNAH AIELLO

Certified Personal Trainer and Pilates Mat Instructor with a passion for empowering individuals to connect to their mind and body through movement. I have my degree in Psychology and experience working with clients of all different ages, identities, and fitness levels. I prioritize mobility, strength in and out of alignment, and want exercise to feel fun.

client reviews

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT WORKING WITH US

Sahar Berjis has been my nutritionist for over a year now. Any questions , or something I didn’t understand. Ms. Berjis always took the time to answer and explain. She has kept me on track for health and nutrition, after my surgery. Through her I have learned to eat more healthy foods that are good for me. Even though I had weight loss surgery , I couldn’t have done it without her and her advice. She is a wonderful nutritionist.

I highly recommend Sahar. After being hospitalized with Diverticulitis and struggling with my digestive system and nutritional needs, I was referred to Sahar by my primary, and most trusted physician. Sahar’s advice changed my life within a week! She made it very easy and clear on what foods I needed to reintroduce, week by week, in order to get control over my entire digestive system. Now I have confidence in what I should, and need to eat, and the information to make adjustments according to what my body is needs.

I had advanced erosive rheumatoid arthritis. I was taking prednisone. An upper GI showed inflammation, gastritis, and leaky gut. My CRP was an 11 and my Sed rate was 34. I went off all sugar, processed foods, caffeine, dairy and gluten. One year later my CRP is 1.8 and my Sed rate is 4. I am taking no medications and my arthritis doctor said my joints are the best she has ever seen them. A healthy diet has made a tremendous difference in my health. It was the only thing that helped me. Medications made me worse, a healthy diet has put me on the right track to recover my health.

Sahar Berjis has been a great help in assisting me manage my symptoms while I was fighting a severe and stubborn intestinal disease. She is very knowledgeable. She has been accessible and very supportive when I was most in need. Throughout my illness her suggestions really made a major difference in my well being. I am so pleased my doctor recommended her to me.

Before prescribing any supplements, she ordered an invasive stool test to figure out which bacterias attacked my colon. Then put me on supplements based on my lab results and what my body needed the most. She also ordered an allergy test to help me avoid certain foods or preservatives that could trigger my symptoms. Every week I would get a thorough consultation from her that was educational and informative. It made me realize how much Sahar cared when she went out of her way to leave me supplements by her office door. She impressed me by her communication style and responsiveness every time I reached out to her! I'm so grateful to get to know such a competent health care professional whom her patients' health was always her number one priority.

I saw 2 nutritionists before finding Sahar. The advice I got was basically to keep cutting foods that caused me problems. I did that but didn't get any better. By the time I had my first appointment with Sahar I was eating 5 foods: boiled chicken, carrots, zucchini, spinach and kale. As a functional nutritionist, Sahar first focused on healing. She recommended supplements and teas that would help heal my gut. Without Sahar and her functional nutrition approach, I would still be eating nothing but my homemade boiled veggie and chicken soup for breakfast, lunch and dinner. She has helped me be able to live again and I am eternally grateful!

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