"The entire series went well beyond my expectations. Motivating, encouraging, and fun — I left every class excited to cook."
Personalized Lifestyle Medicine consulting and health coaching that gets to the root of chronic disease — not just the symptoms. Through whole food, plant-based nutrition and the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, we rebuild your health from the foundation up.
Lifestyle Medicine treats chronic disease where it actually starts: in daily habits. Every program we build rests on these six evidence-based pillars — because health isn't one thing, and neither are you.
Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds — minimally processed, maximally nourishing. The single highest-leverage change most people can make.
Movement that fits your body and your life. We focus on sustainable routines — not punishing workouts — built around what you actually enjoy.
Chronic stress drives chronic disease. We build practical tools — breathwork, boundaries, pause points — into the fabric of your day.
Sleep is when your body repairs itself. We address sleep quality as a clinical intervention, not a luxury you'll get to someday.
Tobacco, excessive alcohol, and other substances quietly undermine every other effort. We work through this piece without judgment, at your pace.
The people around you shape your health as much as your plate does. We build systems of support that make change stick.
I'm Susan Nelson — a Registered Nurse with decades of experience in critical care, cardiology, and gastroenterology. For most of my career, I watched the same patients cycle back through our doors: more medications, more interventions, same underlying habits.
Lifestyle Medicine changed everything. When my own family shifted to a whole food, plant-based way of eating, I saw firsthand how radical the results could be — and I decided the rest of my career would be about helping other people find their way there too.
I work one-on-one and in small groups, blending the clinical rigor of my nursing background with the warmth of a coach who's been in your kitchen. No gimmicks. No fad diets. Just the science, the food, and a plan you can actually live with.
Whether you're ready for a full lifestyle overhaul or just want to dip your toe into plant-based cooking, there's a starting point that meets you where you are.
For clients serious about reducing medication dependence, improving chronic conditions, and potentially reversing Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. A complete, guided transition — with structure, accountability, and the six pillars fully integrated.
A five-week group class series designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make lasting dietary change — plus the camaraderie of people on the same journey.
Join the WaitlistPut what you've learned into practice. Hands-on tours of your local co-op and Penzeys — reading labels, finding staples, and stocking your kitchen with confidence.
Get Tour DetailsI recommend this program to my patients wishing to lose weight or improve their diabetes.Lisa Ley, PA-C · Fairview Edina
Your genes load the gun — your lifestyle pulls the trigger. Which means you have far more control than most of us are ever told.
Of premature heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes cases are preventable through lifestyle change.
Evidence-based pillars — integrated together, not as isolated tweaks, for compounding returns.
Every plan is built around your life, your kitchen, your schedule, and your health history.
Sustainable habits, not 30-day resets. Built to last decades — because that's the point.
Change doesn't come from willpower. It comes from a good plan, small steps, and someone in your corner.
A relaxed conversation about your health, your goals, and what's gotten in the way so far. No pressure — just listening.
We map out a program around your medical history, schedule, budget, and kitchen reality. Your plan, not a template.
Weekly coaching, hands-on classes, pantry setups, shopping tours. Small steps that compound week after week.
We don't just change your meals — we change your relationship with food. The habits stay long after we stop meeting.
Hands-on whole food, plant-based cooking classes at Hopkins Community Education. Come hungry and curious.
"The entire series went well beyond my expectations. Motivating, encouraging, and fun — I left every class excited to cook."
"I recommend this program to my patients wishing to lose weight or improve their diabetes. Susan's approach is practical and grounded in real clinical experience."
"I never thought plants could taste this good. Susan showed me flavors I didn't know were possible — and my bloodwork is finally where my doctor wants it."
Every program starts with a conversation. Reach out and we'll find 20 minutes to discuss your health, your goals, and whether this is the right fit — no pressure, no sales pitch.