Hey there, I’m Amanda—holistic nutritionist, chaos navigator, and firm believer that food should work for you, not stress you out.
My journey into natural nutrition started when conventional treatments failed to bring me relief from migraines and digestive issues. I wanted answers, not just band-aid solutions, and I quickly learned how powerful food and lifestyle changes could be.
Fast forward a bit—I'm married to my high school sweetheart, and after a long road, we had our daughter through a successful round of IVF (with plenty of nutrition support along the way!). Pregnancy, however, was not a smooth ride. Morning sickness? Check. Dizziness? Check. Shortness of breath? Oh, and heart failure? Big check. Turns out my congenital heart defect had other plans for me, and let’s not forget gestational diabetes—because why not pile it on?
So yeah, if you’re struggling with your health, I get it. I was my own most difficult client, and I’ve been in the trenches of feeling absolutely awful. That’s why I’m all about realistic, sustainable nutrition that meets you where you are. No perfection required.
When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me outside tending to my garden (houseplants and I do not get along), reading in a sunny corner, or spending time with my family at the lake. I equally love coffee and tea, prefer savory over sweet, and learned the hard way that I’m definitely not a heights person (skydiving confirmed this—never again). Oh, and I spend a lot of time chasing after my toddler and dachshund, which is basically cardio, right?
If you’re looking for a down-to-earth approach to feeling your best, I’d love to help. Let’s figure this out together.
Blue Spruce Wellness
I get asked all the time, “Why Blue Spruce?” So, here’s the story behind the name and why it’s so meaningful to me.
Coming up with a business name? Not easy. There are plenty of catchy wellness buzzwords out there, but nothing really clicked—it all felt a little too polished and not me. That’s when it hit me: keep it in the family.
Family has always been at the core of my life, and I come from a long line of hardworking business owners. Years ago, my grandparents sold their farm—Spruce Lane Farms—to my dad and his twin brother, named after the beautiful spruce trees that lined the driveway. They later opened a car dealership and called it Spruce Lane Motor Products (are you sensing a theme?). Fast forward to today, and my husband and I now live in the home my grandparents moved to after selling the farm—where a striking blue spruce tree stands proudly in the yard.
So there I was, brainstorming a name for my business, when I looked outside at that tree and everything it represented: strength, resilience, and deep roots. That’s exactly what I aim to bring to my clients—long-term wellness, a solid foundation, and a supportive approach to nutrition that lasts.
Blue spruce trees also symbolize peace and endurance, and honestly, there couldn’t have been a better fit. And so, Blue Spruce Wellness was born—rooted in family, tradition, and a passion for helping people build a strong, sustainable relationship with food and their bodies.
What is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist?
The education that Registered Holistic Nutritionists (RHNs) receive from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition focuses on science, body functions and symptoms, whole foods, quality of food production and processes, natural source supplements, healthy lifestyle practices, and the connection between the body, mind and spirit. RHNs are required to take 19 courses and maintain and 80% overall average to be eligible to graduate with a natural nutrition diploma. To become an RHN individuals must write a comprehensive 3-hour board exam, complete numerous case studies and practicum hours. CSNN is registered as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act.
Amanda is an active CSNN Alumni Member and follows The Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics put forth by CSNN for RHNs to follow.