HELLO!
I’m Zara, also known as The Macro Muse. I combined my inspirations and macrobiotic studies to produce my own healing protocol that I want to share with you. I became intrigued with health while obtaining my degree from The University of San Francisco majoring in Biology and Nutritional Science. During college I adopted a macrobiotic approach to diet and lifestyle to increase energy and stay focused while running competitively. Growing up, I always knew I wanted to help people take control of their health through a holistic lifestyle.
Having witnessed various family members suffer from multiple diseases, and wanting answers I continued my quest. Through research and my own experiences, I eventually found that conventional western medicine merely provides temporary relief, and using food as medicine was the only way to maintain long lasting health. I want to share with you these powerful tools so you can live your most energized, vibrant life.
I completed further studies at the Kushi Macrobiotic Institute in Massachusetts, going on to join their cooking staff as head chef and cooking class assistant for two years. The macrobiotic training levels include in-depth study of cooking, macrobiotic philosophy, food energetics, shiatsu massage, and diagnosis. I have used these nutritional principles and protocols to heal ailments including: acne, weight gain, hypoglycemia, and hypothyroidism.
Since leaving The Kushi Institute, I spent the next decade working in private family homes as a chef, educator, and family assistant. I’ve enjoyed improving the lives and health of families, often times as a live-in to further deepen and encourage long lasting habits. I’ve also spent a decade on and off at a farm and community in Alaska, living amongst families and supporting mothers both during pregnancy and postpartum. It was during my experience at the sustainable community that I further developed my love for incorporating plant based cooking and a balanced lifestyle. I began to deepen my passsion for mentoring and sharing this valuable knowledge and love of nutrition and healing.
When you work with me, I teach you how to become your own healer with the principles passed down through ancient teachings, paired with a modern day approach. Let me guide you and help you get out of your own way. It is possible!
Prior experience and trainings include; Physical Therapy Assistant and Personal Trainer, Pilates, Reiki, and Shiatsu.
Having witnessed various family members suffer from multiple diseases, and wanting answers I continued my quest. Through research and my own experiences, I eventually found that conventional western medicine merely provides temporary relief, and using food as medicine was the only way to maintain long lasting health. I want to share with you these powerful tools so you can live your most energized, vibrant life.
I completed further studies at the Kushi Macrobiotic Institute in Massachusetts, going on to join their cooking staff as head chef and cooking class assistant for two years. The macrobiotic training levels include in-depth study of cooking, macrobiotic philosophy, food energetics, shiatsu massage, and diagnosis. I have used these nutritional principles and protocols to heal ailments including: acne, weight gain, hypoglycemia, and hypothyroidism.
Since leaving The Kushi Institute, I spent the next decade working in private family homes as a chef, educator, and family assistant. I’ve enjoyed improving the lives and health of families, often times as a live-in to further deepen and encourage long lasting habits. I’ve also spent a decade on and off at a farm and community in Alaska, living amongst families and supporting mothers both during pregnancy and postpartum. It was during my experience at the sustainable community that I further developed my love for incorporating plant based cooking and a balanced lifestyle. I began to deepen my passsion for mentoring and sharing this valuable knowledge and love of nutrition and healing.
When you work with me, I teach you how to become your own healer with the principles passed down through ancient teachings, paired with a modern day approach. Let me guide you and help you get out of your own way. It is possible!
Prior experience and trainings include; Physical Therapy Assistant and Personal Trainer, Pilates, Reiki, and Shiatsu.
"Chef Zara was a dream to work with. She prepared the best vegan food for our Joshua Tree Retreat and everyone loved her creations. We love how she prepares the food with such love and how delicious, nourishing, and beautifully prepared it was!! Everyone raved about the food and it made our retreat unforgettable!! We hope to work with her again soon!"
-Britt + Tara //Elevate the Globe
“We went from daily cooking and cleaning in the kitchen to spending more time with our family as soon as Zara started. She’s an incredible chef and she’s fast, a hard worker and trustworthy. Having her help has changed our lives!”
-Magno Family
MACROBIOTICS
What is Macrobiotics?
Macrobiotics means "long" or "great" life. It is a natural, holistic approach to diet and lifestyle.
Physical and emotional wellness is achieved through consuming nutritionally and energetically balanced foods. There is no specific diet, only general principles recommended for optimum health based off of individual nutritonal needs.
One must consider climate, activity level, gender, and overall health condition. Low fat, high fiber, unprocessed foods including a wide variety of vegetables, grains, beans, sea vegetables, nuts and seeds, along with fresh fruit generally make up a well balanced diet. There has been enough research done to prove this diet is ideal – and when you live it, you ask yourself "how did I live before?" The macrobiotic philosophy further improves one's quality of life by providing guidance: what quantities, what to avoid, when to eat, how to prepare your food, and so forth.
A macrobiotic lifestyle has been found to be helpful for weight loss or maintaining weight, it has anti-aging benifits, and naturally wards off illness and disease because it provides essential vitamins and nutrients in their purest form. Furthermore, it increases energy and stabilizes mood and emotions. Those who try it find it hard to live any other lifestyle – it simply feels "right."
Certain food preferences, allergies, and ailments are always considered for specialized diets. Ask about individual healing diets to aid in your health and wellness journey.
Macrobiotics means "long" or "great" life. It is a natural, holistic approach to diet and lifestyle.
Physical and emotional wellness is achieved through consuming nutritionally and energetically balanced foods. There is no specific diet, only general principles recommended for optimum health based off of individual nutritonal needs.
One must consider climate, activity level, gender, and overall health condition. Low fat, high fiber, unprocessed foods including a wide variety of vegetables, grains, beans, sea vegetables, nuts and seeds, along with fresh fruit generally make up a well balanced diet. There has been enough research done to prove this diet is ideal – and when you live it, you ask yourself "how did I live before?" The macrobiotic philosophy further improves one's quality of life by providing guidance: what quantities, what to avoid, when to eat, how to prepare your food, and so forth.
A macrobiotic lifestyle has been found to be helpful for weight loss or maintaining weight, it has anti-aging benifits, and naturally wards off illness and disease because it provides essential vitamins and nutrients in their purest form. Furthermore, it increases energy and stabilizes mood and emotions. Those who try it find it hard to live any other lifestyle – it simply feels "right."
Certain food preferences, allergies, and ailments are always considered for specialized diets. Ask about individual healing diets to aid in your health and wellness journey.
YOUR HEALING JOURNEY STARTS HERE
