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Naturally Savvy™
Your Guides to Natural & Organic Living
Welcome to NaturallySavvy.com
Welcome to the Naturally Savvy™ website. We created our information-based website to inform you on the basics of natural health. Living a naturally healthy lifestyle refers to using and consuming natural and organic products. For the most part, these products should not contain harmful preservatives, food coloring, harsh chemicals, growth hormones and/or pesticides, all of which have been linked to degenerative diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. We want you to understand the importance of living a naturally healthy lifestyle and how you, too, can begin to integrate natural and organic products into your life.
Meet the Naturally Savvy Team
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Andrea Donsky, Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.) is co-founder of NaturallySavvy.com. With a strong business and marketing background, Andrea's passion for living a naturally healthy lifestyle and helping others to follow that path has enabled her to successfully integrate natural health into her life and work. In 1999, Andrea partnered with Randy Boyer to create their successful natural health promotion company, The Healthy Shopper Inc. NaturallySavvy.com supports Andrea's vocation for demystifying all things natural and organic, and demonstrates how easy it is to make smart purchasing decisions that will have a direct positive impact on overall health and wellness.
Andrea has been published in a variety of popular natural health magazines, and is a trusted source of natural and organic product knowledge. A natural entrepreneur, Andrea holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University and worked with a well-known packaged goods company in Retail Product Marketing prior to launching The Healthy Shopper and NaturallySavvy.com. She leads a natural and organic lifestyle with her husband and their two children.
To reach Andrea, email her at: Andrea@NaturallySavvy.com
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Randy Boyer is co-founder of NaturallySavvy.com. Randy's background in product marketing took on a new direction in 1999 when she partnered with Andrea Donsky to launch their successful natural health promotion company, The Healthy Shopper, Inc. Her strong interest in leading a healthy lifestyle, along with Andrea's encouragement towards natural health, fuelled her desire to integrate natural and organic products into her day-to-day living. Through building their business in the natural food industry, Randy has become an enthusiastic advocate for living naturally. NaturallySavvy.com has given Randy the opportunity to inject her pragmatic approach to help consumers feel good about making changes in their everyday living.
Randy's educational background in business merchandising as well as her work experience as a product manager, sales account manager and merchandiser has contributed in building The Healthy Shopper and NaturallySavvy.com into dynamic and successful business entities. She has inspired her husband and their two sons to include many natural and organic products in their everyday lives.
To reach Randy, email her at: Randy@NaturallySavvy.com
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Lisa Tsakos is NaturallySavvy's very own Registered Nutritionist. Lisa has been in her own practice for ten years and specializes in weight management. She teaches natural nutrition in both corporate and educational environments and is a shining example of someone who practices what she teaches.
Lisa is a nutritionist and educator specializing in weight management. After losing weight 12 years ago through a more natural diet and by improving her digestion, she committed to sharing her newfound knowledge and returned to school to study nutrition.
Over the past decade, her Nu-Vitality (Healthy!) Weight Program has helped employees at numerous corporations lose thousands of pounds. In addition, Lisa regularly consults for groups and individuals with unique nutritional needs such as police officers and athletes. Lisa has been featured on the Discovery Channel, numerous radio programs and is a contributor to various publications. Additionally, she teaches nutrition at multiple post-secondary schools, has taught natural food cooking workshops, and authored two books.
To reach Lisa, email her at: Lisa@NaturallySavvy.com
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Erin is Naturally Savvy’s Marketing Co-ordinator. She believes the key to health lies in a healthy diet and staying active. Erin has an honor’s degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education. She is passionate about health and wellness and is a certified personal trainer. Her strength lies in behavior modification and stress management. She loves to motivate and assist others in leading happier and healthier lifestyles. Her next step in wellness is to become a registered holistic nutritionist.
To reach Erin, email her at: Erin@NaturallySavvy.com
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Wayne
Gendel is Naturally Savvy's Living/Raw Food Specialist. Wayne has been lecturing and consulting for 13 years and is the developer of the Forever Healthy Life Extension
Program. Mr. Gendel has studied a variety of health modalities with some of the top world-renowned professionals
including Dr. Ann Wigmore and Dr. Brian Clement of the Hippocrates Health Institute and is a Hippocrates Health
Educator. He is a dynamic inspirational speaker and educator in the natural health industry, and is known for
practicing what he preaches.
Wayne empowers people by going beyond manufacturer product claims to bring out the truth about the products we consume.
The Forever Healthy Life Extension Program encourages individuals to live longer, healthier, disease-free lives by
combining the wisdom of many world-famous health programs and research data from cultures around the world. Wayne
researches products to ensure they meet the highest standards for consumption. His research goes beyond suppliers'
claims as Wayne and his team looks for the truth regarding ingredient panels and how products are made. Through his
research, Wayne has come across many products that contain undisclosed synthetic ingredients such as chemical
solvents, binders, fillers, preservatives, etc. that are not required to be listed on the label. He believes that
synthetic ingredients are not suitable for humans to eat.
Wayne is a regular on TV, Radio and is a sought after public speaker at universities, health centers and trade shows.
To reach Wayne, email him at: Waynev@NaturallySavvy.com
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Martine Carlina is Naturally Savvy's Foodie and Environmental Specialist. Martine's interest
in organic and healthy living was cultivated from an early age growing up in a family whose passion for food
was inspired by her Italian background and; a plentiful garden. The dinner table whether with family or friends
was the place where ideas emerged, politics were shared and debates ensued.
Always a pioneer and entrepreneur, Martine has spent years developing her skills in research and marketing new
concepts. In 1997 she spearheaded the introduction of alternative fibers and fashion to North American markets and
in 2000 created her first brand of organic foods.
In 2005 Martine embarked on publishing Organic Lifestyles Magazine which blends all aspects of organic living including health, environment and politics. She has interviewed many eco-celebrities including Mariel Hemingway, Marsha Mason and Philippe Cousteau as well as experts in today's issues such as Richard Heinberg on peak oil and Dr. Helen Caldicott on nuclear energy. Martine has been published in a number of health and wellness publications and is now embarking on sharing her gift in the kitchen as a forum for debate and discussion through various media outlets.
To reach Martine, email her at: Martine@NaturallySavvy.com
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Jessica Heald is NaturallySavvy's Creative Director. Jessica designed her first logo at the age of eight when her mother, also a graphic designer, recognized her daughter's talent for typography and decided to take it to the bank.
Jessica has been passionate about art and design ever since. With formal training in fine arts, she excels in creative problem solving and is committed to working with her clients to find the best expression of who they are in the designs she creates for them. She has worked with clients in NYC and Toronto for the past 5 years on design and video projects, from logos and branding, print and web design to feature-length documentaries and retail DVDs.
As the mother of a 3-yr old, Jessica has become increasingly concerned with integrating natural and organic products into her family's diet and environment. She is thrilled to be part of the Naturally Savvy team.
To reach Jessica, email her at: Jessica@NaturallySavvy.com
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Lilian Presti is Naturally Savvy’s Pregnancy and Pediatric Nutritionist. Lilian is a registered holistic nutritionist who has worked in the nutrition and corporate wellness fields for the last 8 years. She currently teaches pediatric nutrition, delivers corporate and public nutrition seminars, runs a weight-loss program, does one-on-one nutritional counseling and writes on nutrition and wellness topics.
Since having her son Noa, Lilian has taken a keen interest in educating mom’s to be and new parents about proper nutrition during these special periods.
Lilian has been featured in Elle Magazine, Flare, Today’s Bride and The Weekly Scoop, MSN/Sympatico’s Weight Loss Challenge and appeared on City TV.
To reach Lilian, email her at: Lilian@NaturallySavvy.com
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Dena Smith Givens is Naturally Savvy’s Parenting Expert. She is the founder and executive editor of Primal Parenting Magazine and oversees Naturally Savvy’s team of parenting consultants found in the Natural Parent section of our site.
In addition to her credentials as the mom of five children ranging in age from tots to teens, she is also an accredited La Leche League Leader (for the past 14 years) and a nationally certified Massage Therapist.
Dena is currently studying at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition located in New York City to become a Holistic Health Counselor. This program is providing her with an education in nutritional counseling, which includes study of all major dietary theories with the top experts in the industry. The program she is enrolled in is in conjunction with the Teachers College of Columbia University.
To reach Dena, email her at: Dena@NaturallySavvy.com
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Tony Uberoi is Naturally Savvy’s Intuitive Life Coach. Despite having a degrees in Law and Commerce as well as an MBA in Marketing, Tony embarked on a career in Intuitive Life Coaching that has taken him around the world. His clients over the course of his career number in the thousands.
Tony has the wisdom and clarity to move us in the right direction and his natural intuitive abilities complement his inherent gift to help us find inner peace and balance. Tony will gently guide us on a journey of self-discovery, motivating us to make changes that will allow us to embrace a more vibrant life. Tony's spirituality and personal life experiences support our quest to achieve a greater sense of well-being, confidence, and emotional empowerment for a more fulfilling future.
To reach Tony, email him at: Tony@NaturallySavvy.com
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Randy Taylor is Naturally Savvy’s Motivational Coach. He is one of the bright new lights in the world of personal growth and leadership. Having come from a tumultuous past of poverty, parent alcoholism and life on the streets, Randy was able to achieve his own personal goal by reaching the very top in Canadian broadcasting. Most recently as the drive home talk show host of CFRB 1010 and as the host of Summit of Life on Global Television. His level of expertise has won him several national broadcast awards.
Through his own personal experiences he has developed a dynamic new leadership philosophy and written a book of the same name called “Life Before Can’t”. He is president of TaylorMadeLeadership and through his seminars, personal coaching and consulting he has gained notoriety among top corporations and associations in North America. His client list includes Aim Trimark, Investors Group, The Government, Brookfield Homes, Remax Realty and many more. To reach Randy email him at Randytaylor@NaturallySavvy.com.
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Dr. Joey Shulman is Naturally Savvy’s Weight Loss Expert. She is a chiropractor, registered nutritionist and author. Her titles include Winning the Food Fight - Every Parent's Guide to Raising a Healthy, Happy Child (Wiley, 2003) and the National Best Seller The Natural Makeover Diet - 4 steps to Inner Health and Outer Beauty (Wiley, 2006) . Her latest release The Last 15 - A Weight Loss Breakthrough became an instant best seller upon its release in January 2008.
As an authority on nutrition, Dr. Joey is a highly sought after international speaker, inspiring and educating large audiences across North America . Her client list includes Nike, The National Post, Research in Motion (RIM) and Nesbitt Burns.
No stranger to the media, Dr. Joey makes hundreds of radio and television appearances throughout the US and Canada and is a regular contributor to several publications.
Dr. Joey Shulman is founder and CEO of Shulman Weight Loss Clinic – a facility dedicated to long term and healthy weight loss results. To reach Joey, email her at: Joey@NaturallySavvy.com.
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Dr. David Katz is Naturally Savvy's Mentor Dr.
Katz is recognized by The Consumers' Research Council of America as one
of America's leading physicians in preventive medicine. He is an
internist that specializes in preventive medicine, and is the director
of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University School of
Medicine. Dr. Katz is a nationally renowned authority on nutrition and
weight control. His research interests focus on prevention of chronic
diseases - specifically cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and
cancer.
Dr. Katz is a medical contributor to ABC News. On January 8th, 2006, Dr. Katz provided national exclusive reporting on organic food guidance for Good Morning America He is a supporter of natural and organic products.
For more information about Dr. Katz, click here.
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Dig it! Digital Media provides video production services for the NaturallySavvy Tried and Tested video series. DIDM is a full service production company specializing in video content for broadcast, DVD or on the web. They help people deliver their message with an array of quality video, multimedia and graphic design services.
DIDM believes the internet is the perfect platform to merge publicity, advertising and promotional information into one authentic message. They also believe video is the most engaging way to spread that message.
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EcoHosting founder Gio D'Amico is an early 'social entrepreneur' specializing in the web hosting industry. His company, EcoHosting Inc., is regarded as the most sustainable web host company in the world today. EcoHosting upholds the three pillars of sustainability and works for a better world by reducing its environmental footprint, supporting the social sector and helping divert capital back to worthy causes. As a valuable member of the Naturally Savvy team EcoHosting helps keep the website and emails working 24/7. They are the behind the scenes resolution team fixing any problems thrown at them.
Gio D'Amico's experience with computers dates as far back as B.I. (Before Internet!). Between Gio and his partner, Gord Fisch, there is well over 30 years IT experience. Their passion for all things IT and their genuine desire for creating a better future have culminated in development of EcoHosting. The idea that you can run a successful business and contribute in a substantial and consistent way to the community has set a new precedence in responsible business practices.
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MacroBlu Online Media was the original designer of the NaturallySavvy.com web site. They understand what it takes to get a web development project off the ground, which can be one of the most exciting things you can do to help your business succeed. They have a talented team of designers, developers, experience and skills to lead your next creative venture. From graphic and web design to branding, marketing and managing your web environments, they are happy help to you succeed.
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