About – The Natural Way With Tay

Hi, I am Taylor!

BS in Nutrition Science • Certified Nutritious Life Coach • Integrative Health Practitioner • Wellness Strategist

So here is little about me:

I sought out an amazing education from both formal and "frontline" educators to bring you fact-based instruction that can realistically be harnessed for improving your life.

I’m also a mother, partner, and adventure seeker who loves singing, playing guitar, discovering new hiking trails, swimming, and practicing mindfulness and yoga. You might also find me enjoying a great cocktail, exploring farm-to-table restaurants, or curled up with one of the many books stacked on my nightstand.

Why I Do What I Do

From my senior year of high school into college, my own health was spiraling. Heart disease runs in my family, and by my early twenties, my blood pressure had reached 190/90. My weight climbed to 240 pounds.

Life changes hit all at once — leaving home, starting college, managing finances on my own, and navigating my parents’ messy divorce. I felt isolated, with no control of where I was going and how I was going to get there.

My stress levels were high, and I turned to food for comfort. I became an emotional eater, using food as self-medication. I knew I had to make a change before I ended up in a place I didn’t want to be.

Over time, as I began to heal myself through a holistic approach with food, I became fascinated with all things nutrition so much so that I earned a degree in Nutrition Science to help others do the same.

Through curiosity, small changes, and a deep commitment to listening to my body, I began to heal — not just my weight, but my relationship with food, my energy, and my sense of self.

This personal experience, paired with what I witnessed in the healthcare system, opened my eyes. Our society is guided by government health regulations and dietary guidelines, yet chronic illness rates keep climbing. Doctors are under more pressure than ever to prescribe medication — but no pill can create true health. Medications can manage symptoms, but they rarely address the root cause.

I’ve learned that lasting healing always comes back to three major roots:

Genes • Digestion • Inflammation

When we address all three, the body finally has what it needs to restore balance and thrive. And that’s exactly what I help my clients do.

Weight Loss Transformation

This isn’t just a before and after story. It’s years of learning, unlearning, and choosing myself every single day. I didn’t just lose the weight, I built a lifestyle that allowed me to keep it off and feel stronger, healthier, and more confident than ever. If I can do it, you can too. It’s all about one choice at a time.

My Mission

This is a space for women, especially busy moms who want real, lasting solutions for their hormone, digestive, and overall health. I believe the true answer lies in a holistic, root-cause approach that bridges the gap between what we’ve been told about health and what our bodies actually need to thrive.

My mission is to guide, support, and inspire you to take control of your well-being, eliminate symptoms naturally, and create a vibrant, fulfilling life you love.

How i work

Comprehensive Intake & Timeline Mapping

I start by having you fill out a detailed intake form. With your permission, I map out your health journey on a functional timeline from your earliest experiences to where you are now. This helps me understand what led to the misalignment or health challenges you’re facing today.

Understanding the Whole You

Your story matters. I focus on your unique biology (epigenetics) and explore three key areas:

Antecedents: which look at how you were born and the factors present when you entered the world
Triggering Events: which are the moments when you first noticed a dramatic shift in how you felt along with the life events or traumas that may have caused your internal terrain to change over time
Mediators: which are the lifestyle factors that either support or harm your health.

The Soup: Connecting All the Roots

I use the Functional Nutrition Matrix to explore how everything in the body is connected through three main roots: genes, digestion, and inflammation. From there, we dive deep into areas like gut health and microbiome balance, immune and inflammatory responses, hormones and neurotransmitters, detoxification pathways, energy production and mitochondrial health, as well as the vital connection between mind, spirit, emotions, and community, and the body’s structural integrity including past injuries, surgeries, or physical pain.

Building the Skills for Lasting Change

Once we understand your internal terrain, we focus on the skills you need to support healing. This section focuses on sleep/relaxation, exercise/movement, nutrition/hydration, stress/resilience, relationships/networks.

My Three Non-Negotiables

For true healing, I focus on these essential foundations: Quality sleep Healthy digestion & elimination Balanced blood sugar

Ongoing 1:1 Sessions & Adjustments

Healing isn’t a straight line. In each session, we peel back layers, ask deeper questions, and pivot when needed. I tailor my recommendations to match where you are in your journey so you can move toward the life you want.

Ready to take the first step toward the life you’ve been wanting?

FAQ

How do coaching sessions take place?

Like many telehealth services, I offer Coaching Sessions via Zoom calls and Phone Calls. I choose this method of meeting because of it being cost effective for everyone and being able to offer more appointment slot variety.

What happens if I miss or need to reschedule an appointment?

I understand life can throw us curve balls, so in an effort to be flexible for clients, I do offer TWO FREE opportunities per client to reschedule.

Rescheduling requires at least a 12-hour notice before the appointment to not be considered “missed”. Please email me at taylor@thenaturalwaywithtay.com for any rescheduling needs and I will provide you with a link that allows you to select a new time.

If an appointment is missed or you have already used your free rescheduling opportunities, I offer you a 50% discount on the next appointment you wish to purchase. Please email me at taylor@thenaturalwaywithtay.com and I will provide you with a link that allows you to use this offer.

What happens if I miss or need to reschedule an appointment for those who purchased the bundle?

I understand life can throw us curve balls, so in an effort to be flexible for clients, I do offer TWO FREE opportunities to reschedule PER MONTH.

For each missed appointment after the 12 prepaid appointments are used, I offer you a 50% discount on the usual price of single appointments you missed to purchase. Please email me at taylor@thenaturalwaywithtay.com and I will provide you with a link that allows you to use this offer.

Do I have to buy special food for the program?

No! This is not a diet, this is a lifestyle change, where you get to create a NEW shopping list for whole foods that will be purchased from your local grocery store or farmer’s market. These whole products will be REAL food that embrace empowered eating based on your food preferences! How exciting is this?!

Health Disclaimer Policy

The information and handouts provided on this site during client sessions are for educational purposes only, and do not substitute for professional medical advice, by a licensed physician. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if your seeking medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for a chronic disease.

Meal plan suggestions given to clients during sessions have been legally created and backed by Registered Dieticians through the certification obtained on this website. So you can rest assure your in good hands with the best intentions!

Have a question?

If you have any questions not addressed on my site, I’d love to answer them! Visit my contact page and find your preferred communication method.