Cook Well. Eat Well. Be Well.

Food is one of the foundations of our health, and it becomes even more important as we move through midlife. What we eat supports our bones, muscles, heart, metabolic health and energy—but food is also more than a collection of nutrients. It’s something we prepare, share and enjoy every day.

Somewhere along the way, eating well became incredibly complicated. Women are surrounded by advice about protein, fiber, blood sugar, weight, supplements and the latest thing we’re supposedly doing wrong.

I believe there’s a simpler place to start: the kitchen.

Cooking is how we turn nutrition science into something useful and delicious. You don’t need to be an accomplished cook or follow a perfect diet. With good skills, reliable recipes and a little confidence, you can learn to feed yourself well in a way that works for your life.

Whether you already love to cook or you’re still convinced you can’t, there’s a place for you here.

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Come Cook, Learn & Nourish With Me

Cook alongside me, become part of the community, or work together one-on-one

Cooking Classes & Culinary Experiences

Join me in the kitchen for approachable, hands-on classes that build your skills, spark your creativity and help you make nourishing food you actually want to eat.

From weeknight cooking to seasonal workshops and special experiences like sourdough focaccia art and fermentation, these classes are about learning by doing. No fancy techniques or cooking experience required – just bring your curiosity and your appetite.

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The Well Nourished Women Circle

Come cook, learn and connect in my monthly membership for women who want to make good food and good nutrition a more natural part of everyday life.

Inside the Circle, we’ll cook together, build a collection of reliable recipes, and gather Around the Table for honest conversations about food, nutrition, menopause, weight and the issues that matter to us in midlife.

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Private Culinary Nutrition Coaching

For women who want more individualized support, private coaching brings together personalized nutrition guidance with the practical skills needed to put it into action.

We’ll look at your health, your goals and the way you actually eat, then work together to create realistic changes in your kitchen and at your table. This is collaborative, hands-on work for women who are ready to participate in the process – not another meal plan to follow.

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Don’t Take My Word For It

Here’s what happens when good nutrition becomes part of real life…

“I was ready to get started with working with Heather, it’s been a long time coming! I can’t believe the amount of processed foods/sugar I was eating! It was scary.

What’s important to know is that this is NOT a diet. This is a lifestyle and once you try it, you will never want to go back to the way you were eating before. I used to always want to lose that 20 pounds in two weeks. When I didn’t, I would get frustrated, give up and gain more weight! Heather taught me to take my time and go by my body and trust that I will lose weight as I am supposed to.”

- Meredith N.

“It is so very rare to find in one person a master chef dedicated to organic foods and healthy living, combined with her expertise as a top quality educator in nutrition for kids, adults and people with medical conditions. As both a nutritionist and a chef, Heather Carey is a one stop shop for anyone looking to learn how to eat, learn how to cook deliciously healthy foods and gain the tools needed to take control of your health and wellness through food.”

- Hilary B.

“I had developed some really bad habits and had forgotten what food was all about. I cannot believe how easily I let things slip. If I had one more plate of grilled vegetables and a side of protein, I’d lose it. In a way, I did; I lost all interest in cooking because it just wasn’t fun anymore and there was too much focus on eliminating carbs or some new research that was making my head spin.

Am I getting some sort of emotional satisfaction from making these meals and that feeling is ‘crowding out’ the negative aspect of emotional eating? I just don’t feel like having the treats at the end of the meal because the main meal has satisfied me on so many levels. I enjoy cooking again and that means so much to me.”

- Pam P.

“I’m so thankful that I decided to work with Heather. A lot of what we discussed and the ideas she gave me really took hold. I’m cooking more, and I have easily doubled our intake of vegetables on a weekly basis. I don’t throw away the kale any longer! I go through a bag or two each week. Chickpeas are on a weekly rotation, and I’ve ventured into quinoa and farro. Sometimes for breakfast. My energy, digestive system - even my skin tone - have all improved. All good and so illuminating. It’s not “perfect” (what is?) but I am certainly no longer “failing at food” and that feels great."

- Karen K.

Hey There, I’m Heather.

I’ve spent most of my career at the intersection of food and health – as a culinary nutritionist, health-supportive chef, cooking teacher and, most importantly, someone who genuinely loves good food.

I believe nutrition science matters. But after decades of working with women, I also know that information alone doesn’t feed us. We need to know what to do with it – how to shop, cook, experiment, season, make mistakes, build confidence and ultimately put something delicious on the table.

That’s the part of this work I love most.

I’m here to help women in midlife cut through the noise, understand what matters for their health, and bring it all back to real food and the kitchen.

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The Experience Behind the Apron

Heather Carey, MS, brings more than three decades of experience in food, nutrition and wellness to her work with women in midlife. Her background combines graduate-level nutrition science with professional culinary training—giving her a unique perspective on not only what supports our health, but how to turn that knowledge into food we actually want to eat.

She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and a chef certification in Health-Supportive Cooking from The Natural Gourmet Institute, along with specialized training in menopause health, mind-body nutrition, Food as Medicine and adult weight management.

Education & Certifications

✔ New York University – MS, Clinical Nutrition
✔ The Natural Gourmet Institute – Chef Certification, Health-Supportive Cooking
✔ Girls Gone Strong – Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist
✔ The Center for Mind-Body Medicine – Food as Medicine & Brain Health training
✔ Adult Weight Management training

Turning Nutrition Science Into Dinner