Chef & Wellness Lifestyle Coach

Name: Chef & Wellness Lifestyle Coach
Rating: 4.7

Service provided by Chef & Wellness Lifestyle Coach

from Winter Garden, FLmember since September, 2021

Description:

Eva McLaurin has dedicated her life to promoting health and wellness, which has taken her on journeys across the globe to countries such as Japan, Mexico, and China to understand Eastern Medicine and how it differs from the current healthcare system in the United States. Her passion for food and its role in both her own life and her clients' lives has consumed her for the last five years, leading her to become an executive chef and culinary healer. She has discovered a correlation between plant-based food and spirituality, which has led her to study plant medicine and healing from within the body. Eva is also a certified practitioner in Thought Field Therapy (TFT) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), using energy meridian points to tap into her clients' own energy and healing power.

Eva is the proud Owner/Co-Founder of Eva McLaurin (formerly known as Epicurean Element LLC), an award-winning Personal Chef Service founded in 2014. Her culinary offerings have improved the lives of countless families and have been recognized as the #1 Personal Chef Service in Northern Virginia, winning the Best of 2015 & 2016 by Yelp and CrackerJack, respectively. Eva's passion for health and food has led her to promote a plant-based lifestyle to all her C-Level clients and surrounding communities. She authored the book "Ditch That Diet: Embrace a Plant-Based Lifestyle" to support her clients in their lifestyle goals. Her personal chef and consulting clients are primarily CEOs and executives seeking a sustainable solution to healthy living.

Preventing disease and promoting nutrient-dense foods is Eva's life mission, and she plans to continue leading change towards a healthier and more sustainable future. Her inward journey has led her to a greater mission of helping women break free of the systemic psychological limitations society has placed on them. Through her Wellness and Lifestyle coaching program, Eva provides women with support, guidance, and accountability to embrace a holistic manner of living.

Service location:

Remotely

Service Reviews

4.7

6 reviews

Service as described

4.3

Communication

4.8

Punctuality

5.0

Sarah W.

I am sincerely grateful to Eva McLaurin, a culinary expert and wellness lifestyle mentor, whose knowledge and passion have facilitated my journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Eva's extensive culinary expertise and compassionate approach convinced me that she was the ideal guide for me to achieve my personal health goals. From the outset, Eva carefully assessed my daily routines and eating habits, which helped me reflect on my current state and establish realistic objectives for the future. Eva offered her personalized attention and invaluable advice which propelled me to stick to the plan. Her weekly meal plans were not only mouth-watering but also very straightforward to follow. Eva supported me in purchasing healthy food options and finding substitutes while scheduling weekly meetings to track my progress and set new targets. I found these face-to-face interactions very fulfilling as they gave me a chance to clarify any doubts I had and helped me focus on my personal objectives. Eva was very responsive and provided a detailed progress report that highlighted the results. The progress I made was visible and remarkable with a loss of twelve pounds and a reduction in my waist size from 36 to 32 within seven weeks. More importantly, I learned to make healthy choices in my daily diet, which has positively changed my life. Eva's holistic approach has been sustainable and has given me a clear understanding of my emotional and personal needs. In conclusion, Eva's systematic program has taught me valuable lessons that will serve me well for years to come. I am forever grateful to my wellness chef and mentor, whose teachings will not only benefit me but also those around me.

July 14, 2022

Jessica M.

I enlisted Eva's aid in commencing a healthy lifestyle by concocting vegetable and fruit juices for a juice fast. From our initial encounter, I was thoroughly impressed by Eva's grasp of my objectives, as well as her eagerness to aid me along my path. Eva is a pleasure to converse with and expressed a genuine interest in my well-being, pushing herself to tailor her services to my tastes and preferences. Her organizational and management skills are unparalleled, and she consistently exhibits punctuality and clarity in her communications. A consummate expert, Eva exudes a caring and passionate demeanor toward her craft. I am thoroughly satisfied with my experience with Eva and plan on continuing to work with her in my transition to a vegetarian/vegan meal regimen.

April 26, 2022

Lauren T.

Ivelise is truly outstanding. She visits me at my house two times a week to cook my meals with great precision, and she shows remarkable organizational skills. Moreover, she pays attention to my preferences and dislikes, and she can easily adjust her preparations as per my requirements. Her unwavering objective is to support me in achieving my health and fitness objectives. I strongly endorse her services to everyone.

March 29, 2022

Kyle R.

In 2014, I began working with Chef Eva on my journey towards a healthier lifestyle. At the time, I weighed over 220 pounds. Since then, I have lost over 50 pounds and am now in the 170s, which is the weight I was 20 years ago! Chef Eva helped me understand that real, sustainable weight loss comes from changing your mindset and lifestyle, rather than focusing solely on food. While food did play a role in my transformation, it was my shift in perspective that truly unlocked a new way of living. In the past, I had tried a variety of diets and weight loss programs, but they all required a strict focus on what I couldn't eat or do. This approach left me feeling trapped and constantly thinking about food. Chef Eva introduced a different way of thinking. She helped me understand my underlying food choices and how my choices affect my health. This new mindset served as a catalyst for me to become healthier, instead of just losing weight. Through Chef Eva's guidance, I have lost inches and become more lean throughout my body. I feel more connected to others and to the world around me, and I have way more energy. Chef Eva has taught me that everything is interconnected, and food plays only one part in the equation. I no longer restrict myself from eating certain foods, but rather listen to my body's feedback to make more mindful choices. Chef Eva's framework for a healthy lifestyle has impacted me beyond what I expected. Her passion and drive to empower others to upgrade their mentality and live their best lives is evident in the positive impact she has made on my life and the lives of others. As her partner, I can confidently say that her impact is felt deeply and she truly practices what she teaches. I am excited to continue our journey together towards a longer, healthier future.

March 8, 2022

Andrew W.

Eva is exceptional with her expertise, professionalism, adaptability and culinary talent. She is an absolute delight to collaborate with, and I definitely plan on availing her services in the future. I strongly recommend Epicurean Element.

October 21, 2021