Stephanie Solaris, Founder and Director of Solaris Whole Health, is a nutrition practitioner certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in conjunction with Columbia University’s Teachers College.  She practices and is a member of The Institute of Functional Medicine and has her First Line Therapy Certification. A chemical engineer by training, she merges her scientific background and coaching expertise into a unique transformational lifestyle program.

Stephanie knows firsthand what it is to undertake a journey to whole health.  Ten years ago, she weighed 242 pounds and was battling Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  After healing herself through dietary and lifestyle change, Stephanie became committed to developing unique programs to help others achieve optimum health.

Diana is the Marketing Manager at Solaris Whole Health in charge of marketing, operations, and client relationship management.  She graduated from Rutgers University in 2008 with a degree in  Political Science and Communication.  After college, she interned at several Public Relations firms   before she found Solaris Whole Health.

Diana also became a client at SWH and saw a dramatic jump in her energy and mental clarity when she changed her diet and lifestyle habits.  In the past year, she’s begun endurance running and she completed her first full marathon in 2010.

In her own words: “Since beginning work at Solaris, I’ve realized how crucial good health is to achieving any goal you might set for yourself.  It permeates all aspects of your life.  I’m grateful that I  get to wake up every day to promote and exemplify something I truly believe in.”

Laura’s specialty at SHW is client education.  She reviews nutrition plans with clients and offers motivational support and nutritional guidance through continuous phone calls and emails. Laura’s journey with Solaris Whole Health started in November 2009 as a client.

After receiving her Licensed Practical Nursing Degree in 1979, Laura worked as a nurse and office manager in several medical offices in Somerset County, and taught nutrition classes for pregnant women.

In her own words: “For years I had been plagued with allergies, asthma, hypertension, high cholesterol and borderline diabetes. After becoming a client at SWH, I no longer experience unexplained allergic reactions, I have dropped two clothing sizes, and was even able to come off of my blood pressure and cholesterol medications.  Stephanie is a brilliant integrative health practitioner.  Her ability to work with and communicate with medical doctors in support of every patients health is a gift.”

In her own words: “At the age of 13 I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes followed by celiac disease a year and a half later. From the added stress of adjusting to a drasticly new lifestyle, I had gained roughly 60 lbs. Although I managed to lose a majority of the weight, I still hadn't been able to shed the remaining 20 lbs for many years.