Nutrition
Our NutritionPhilosophy
We believe in going for organic whenever possible, filling your plate up with every color of the rainbow. But diet is more than just that. For the best health and results, eating should be customized to an individual’s needs, genetics, and overall goals. With this in mind, Cal-a-Vie Health Spa takes an approach to nutrition that is functional and personalized.
Nutrition Services
As a certified health spa, Cal-a-Vie Health Spa offers blood tests on the property to determine guests’ food sensitivity. Genova hormone and nutritional testing is also available to provide insight into other bodily factors. As part of the consultation with one of two registered dietitians at Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, guests assess current meal patterns, hormone balance, gut health, and other key factors.
Nutrition Services
Making the Most of Your Stay
Find out tips and tricks on how to maximize your Cal-a-Vie experience. Learn about what new services are being offered that you can take advantage of while you are here.
Optimal Detox
There are many cleanses and detox programs out there, but knowing how to reduce your exposure to toxins and the key ingredients to safely move toxins out of your body is essential for a successful detoxification.
Hands-on Cooking
Get hands-on training to learn easy cooking techniques for incorporating our nutritious spa food into everyday life.
Defy Your DNA
Think your genes are your destiny? Think again. Our dietitians break down what you need to know about genetic testing and how you can take control of your health based on your individual genetic markers.
Anti-Aging: The Cortisol Connection
Having issues with your energy, weight, focus, anxiety, sleep, premature wrinkles, and low libido but don’t know why? Learn the signs to uncovering cortisol imbalances for one of the most impactful anti-aging strategies.
Cooking for Optimal Nutrition
Learn how to get the most nutrition out of your food with the science of strategic cooking. Demos may feature Paleo Pizza, Low-Carb Lasagna, Asian Chicken Salad, and more.
Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is a hot topic in nutrition for the potential cognitive, weight loss, and disease prevention benefits. Get the latest research to sort through the facts and fads and decide if intermittent fasting is right for you.
Mastering Mindfulness
Uncover the truth about why we sabotage our own health goals and what you can do to overcome your toughest challenges for sticking to a healthy eating plan.
Inflammation and Weight Loss
Identify the signs of inflammation and what to do to support effective weight loss.
- Beauty and Nutrition: Let your beauty shine from the inside out! Learn the science-backed nutrition strategies from our registered dietitian to defy aging and build lustrous hair, strong nails, and glowing, supple skin..
- Hormone Balance: Hormone imbalances can give big trouble for your mood, weight, sex drive, energy, and overall health. Come get the key strategies to keep them in balance.
Optimizing Brain Health
Feeling foggy? Learn the food and supplement strategies for peak brain performance and preventing cognitive decline.
Dining Out Like a Dietitian
Feel like you have to give up going out to eat to stay healthy? We give the inside strategies on navigating a menu so you can stay committed to your health goals and go out to eat.
The Latest Science in Anti-Aging: Hormesis
Researchers are now documenting new strategies for stimulating the body’s ‘longevity genes’ to significantly improve mitochondrial function, antioxidant systems, and DNA repair. Learn practical take for incorporating anti-aging benefits into your lifestyle.
Functional Medicine
Addressing the root causes of common health concerns like gut issues, slow metabolism, and poor sleep, functional medicine takes a systems biology approach to individuals’ overall health. Focus is placed on optimal health for the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - with the strategic use of supplement recommendations, personalized diets, and lifestyle choices.
Cleanse Program
If interested, guests are able to opt-in to the newly upgraded Cal-a-Vie Health Spa Cleanse Program. Ranging from 14 to 30 days, this cleansing detox can be completed either at the spa or at home. Those who participate can speak with a knowledgeable nutritionist on-site and join a community Facebook group.
Meet Our Dieticians
