Manna Life Food monthly Wellness Workshop Series with founder of Essence Nutrition, Monica Auslander, on Thursday, July 7 at 6 p.m.

Please join us at Manna Life Food as they continue their monthly Wellness Workshop Series with founder of Essence Nutrition, Monica Auslander, on Thursday, July 7 at 6 p.m. Enjoy superfood and plant-based samplings from Manna Life Food while dietitian Monica Auslander dives into the tools for nourishment and pleasure in the pursuit of balance.

Make peace with food and your body in efforts to obtain an optimal level of nutrition in this one-hour seminar presented by registered dietitian, Monica Auslander, MS, RD, LD/N of Essence Nutrition. In this workshop, discuss  concepts of mindful and intuitive eating to nourish the body and soul. Emotional eating will also be covered, as well as the hormonal influences on appetite and metabolism.

A Miami native, Monica Auslander, attended University of Florida for undergrad, and holds a Master’s in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University, during which time she matched into their highly competitive dietetic internship program, published and presented her thesis as peer-reviewed, original research at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition. She first practiced as an inpatient clinical dietitian for both pediatrics and adults at Jackson Memorial Hospital and also cared for patients at the Miami Transplant Institute. She also taught medical students and residents nutrition courses and serves as a visiting professor at the University of Miami’s Master’s in Nutrition program.

Monica’s private practice, Essence Nutrition, is a concierge nutrition practice serving both individuals and groups/corporations. Essence programs gently unravel negating food behaviors, attitudes, and habits by crafting highly customized plans for clients. Her corporate nutrition program, Wellness Wonders, incorporates group nutrition seminars, individual nutrition consults, and group meal plans for a company/group’s employees/members.  She also works with local restaurants on menu production, enhancement and collaboration. She has a published video webinar series, Diet is Essential, maintains a bimonthly newsletter and blog, and will soon launch a line of vegan, gluten-free, Essence Brand energy bars on her website, www.essencenutritionmiami.com.