Check Out Tina Atchley’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tina Atchley.

Hi Tina, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I was raised by a single mom in the 1970’s. She was often alone in a rural area with no access to food and sometimes resorted to putting coffee in my bottle. This was also the era of convenience foods such as TV Dinners and Hamburger Helper, Kool Aid and the like. I was a competitive runner and basically ran on “sugar” in one form or another. In my late 20s, I began experiencing painful symptoms and without any background in wellness or nutrition, I slowly began teaching myself about how our bodies work and the effect of foods on our health. I delved deep into the study of all forms of holistic health. I discovered that our bodies are ALWAYS talking to us. When we listen to the signals they are giving us, we can make dramatic shifts in our well-being. Today I am a Natural Health Practitioner consulting clients in nutrition and lifestyle. My emphasis is whole food nutrition and teaching others what a powerful impact their food and daily lifestyle choices have on their life. I am truly inspired to help others understand what is happening in their bodies, why it is happening and make the shifts that will truly transform their lives!

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
I had my challenges along the way. Mysterious pain, strange rashes, and other symptoms. It isn’t easy to change and when results are not immediate, it’s easy to convince yourself that the effort isn’t worth it. I also had people questioning my choices wondering if I was crazy or just stupid. I had to learn to sit with myself-to get quiet and let my own “knowing” come through. And it did.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
The world of holistic health requires that one look beyond just the physical body. So it was only natural that I began exploring the world of emotional and energetic well-being. Each one of us is affected by what we think, what we believe, who we surround ourselves with, as well as what surrounds us. My practice has evolved to include looking at the environment a person is living in. I want to know if they will be supported in their efforts to change. Because I understand that we are multi-faceted beings, I know that I must look at more than just what a person is eating. I utilize a comprehensive approach that brings about the best outcome for a client. This is true “holistic health”.

Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
Discernment has been one of the biggest lessons I have learned. Is this wellness guru really living the things he is teaching? Is this or that latest concept a passing trend that will hurt people or is it a transformative tool? I had to learn to go beyond the “noise” of the wellness industry to understand the true principles of wellness.

Pricing:

• Initial Nutrition & Wellness Consult $150

Contact Info:

• Website: tinaatchley.com
• Instagram: @naturallytinamarie
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/tinaatchleywellness.