"As a Neuroscientist turned Integrative Health Coach, I’m often asked, "So how did you get here?" My journey into Integrative Health and Nutrition Coaching is a reflection of who I am—deeply curious, passionate about helping people, and personally invested in health and well-being. Through my education and personal experiences, I’ve learned that how we live directly influences our health, happiness, and longevity. The power of small, daily habit changes is immense—and achievable. My passion is helping people discover this empowering truth.
My expertise lies in blending my strong science background—Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Master of Arts in Psychology, and certifications in Coaching and Integrative Health Coaching—to guide clients toward highly impactful, sustainable health transformations. Changing long-standing behaviors can feel overwhelming, often leaving people stuck. Through an evidence-based approach, I help rewire habits using neuroscience-backed strategies, making behavior change feel not only possible but rewarding. Grounded in positive psychology, my coaching process is designed to be highly doable and personally fulfilling, helping clients create lasting, meaningful improvements in their health. And the best part? They feel the difference.
My Journey
My career path has been anything but conventional. While at McGill University, I fell in love with neuropsychology—how the brain shapes behavior. I earned my B.Sc. in Neuropsychology and went on to conduct research at Mount Sinai Hospital and Baycrest Center for Geriatric Care in Toronto, diagnosing and studying neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. My fascination with the brain only deepened, leading me to pursue a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience at Boston University School of Medicine, where I explored the link between nutrition, neurochemistry, memory, and attention.
But my curiosity didn’t stop there. I wanted to understand the bigger picture—how our choices, relationships, and life experiences shape both psychological and neurological wellness. This led me to earn a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, working with couples, new parents, and women navigating life transitions. Yet, I often felt that traditional therapy wasn’t always aligned with the fast pace of modern life.
Then, something personal changed everything. I developed digestive issues, and after seeing multiple specialists, I was told, "It’s just aging." That answer didn’t sit right with me. A friend recommended an Integrative Health doctor, and the experience was transformative. Advanced testing revealed key deficiencies that traditional screenings had missed. With just a few lifestyle adjustments and supplements, my digestion improved, and I felt a decade younger. That’s when it clicked—how we live truly matters.
I wanted to be part of a healthcare approach that empowers people to take control of their well-being. Through Integrative Health Coaching, I found a method that merges my expertise in neuroscience and psychology to create rapid, high-impact changes in people’s lives. Today, I help busy individuals master stress management, hormonal balance, food cravings, and overall health—so they can feel and function at their best."
Learn to identify and stop your saboteurs. Let's empower you to disrupt those negative internal voices that are holding you back or interfering with your happiness. This is a step by step program to help you grow your positive internal voice. You will have access to the founder of Positive Intelligence, Shirzad Charmine's community along side our private coaching. Our coaching gives you the safe space to tackle the Judge and your most resistant of Saboteurs.
Customized presentations for your groups needs. Times and Dates are flexible. Can be in Person or online. Topics previously covered include: Mindfulness, Stress Management for Those Short on Time, Optimizing the Gut Brain Connection for Improved Energy, Focus, Performance and Happiness
Reset & Rewire: Neuroscience-Based Coaching for Hormonal & Gut Health
This coaching experience is rooted in neuroscience and designed for people whose bodies feel out of balance physically, emotionally, or hormonally. If you’re experiencing stress, burnout, perimenopause, sugar cravings, bloating, or brain fog, you may be caught in a cycle of hormonal and nervous system dysregulation. My role is to help you break that cycle. Using neuroscience-backed strategies, we’ll identify the habits and patterns encoded in your brain and body and rewire them through targeted coaching, nutrition, and lifestyle adjustments. This isn’t about willpower. It’s about understanding how your brain and hormones interact, so you can work with your biology instead of against it.
Are your hormones all over the place? Do you feel off mentally, physically, or emotionally but aren’t sure what to do about it? This coaching session is for people experiencing stress-driven symptoms like sugar cravings, weight gain, bloating, fatigue, brain fog, or disrupted sleep all of which can be tied to hormonal or gut imbalance. Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy, navigating perimenopause, dealing with chronic stress, or simply trying to get your body back on track, this session provides personalized, science-backed guidance rooted in neuroscience and nutrition. You’ll leave with clear steps to support your body, rewire your habits, and start feeling more like yourself again.