Lauren Forney is a Board Certified Holistic Health Counselor and Registered Yoga Teacher based in Red Bank, NJ. Passionate about healthy eating, Lauren helps others learn to make consistently wise choices regarding their nutrition and overall well-being. As a Registered Yoga Teacher, she combines this knowledge into her health counseling by providing simple actions people can adapt into their everyday lives. True health does not just involve one side of the equation; consequently, by combining healthy eating, a positive attitude, and regular exercise, a balanced lifestyle will result. Lauren is also the corporate wellness director and yoga instructor for Amscan, Inc. By educating and promoting a culture of health within the workplace, Lauren supports the well-being of over 280 employees.
Lauren received her Health Counseling Certification at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, and is registered through the Yoga Alliance, as well. Currently, she counsels with clients to improve their health and happiness.
A devoted student of Yoga since 1995, Lauren's practice of classic Hatha Yoga and Yoga philosophy led her to become a Registered Yoga Teacher in 2007. She has a background in Transcendental Meditation, Reiki and Sivananda Yoga. Lauren uses the discipline of Yoga to promote health and serenity to still the mind and develop consciousness and gratitude. In her classes, Lauren accommodates her students' needs by adjusting poses according to their strengths and abilities. She continues her study of Yoga and meditation by continually attending classes and workshops in order to bring her students interesting and eclectic experiences that serve the body, mind and spirit. Lauren has traveled to India to study at The Yoga Institute in Bombay, which is the oldest organized center of Yoga in the world. Lauren offers a variety of health seminars, and develops personalized nutrition and/or yoga programs with private clients, small groups, and corporations.
Lauren is also the co-owner of 3 Healthy Chicks, LLC. 3 Healthy Chicks provide holistic health counseling, yoga, health and nutrition workshops. They offer simple tips for improving health, mind and body. Their focus is on promoting local, sustainable, fresh foods and wellness opportunities. In addition to the overall health counseling that they provide, each 'healthy chick' concentrates on particulars areas of interest; Jill Rizzi works with auto immune disorders, Terra Pfund works with preconception, fertility, prenatal and post natal women and Lauren counsels those with busy schedules, stress and/or digestive issues.
Testimonials
I was so happy to find Lauren, from Center Your Health! I had been on a quest to learn as much as possible about healthy living and a whole foods diet, and Lauren provided me valuable information to make the positive changes in my life as well as my childrens'. As a result of my sessions with Lauren, our family is healthier, happier, and more conscious of our food and where it comes from. I would recommend Lauren to anyone who is trying to live a healthier life. -Dr. Jennifer D. Engel, MD
Lauren customized a program just for me with my health goals in mind with lots of information, recipes and a specific plan to follow. She introduced me to new foods, new ways to cook and taught me helpful relaxation techniques. She educated me about food choices, supplements and looking differently at how food affects me. Lauren has helped me with implementing the changes I wanted to make in my life. Thank you Lauren! -Julie B.
I first met Lauren when she came to our company to do a Lunch & Learn session about nutrition. The main reason that I decided to work one-on-one with Lauren is because her program is holistic. It didn’t just teach me how to eat better but incorporated food/nutrition, career, relationships, spiritual awareness, and physical activity. This combination made sense to me. We met via the phone twice a month for sixmonths but she was always available when I had a question outside of our scheduled time. One of our sessions even included a one-on-one yoga activity. Lauren provided me with many tools, including a work book, a journal, a cook book, DVDs, etc. I learned so much during this time and found Lauren to be very knowledgeable and her approach to be fun, supportive, and non-judgmental. I would highly recommend her for a company seminar or as a one-on-one coach. -Linda L. DiAlfonso, Frenchtown, NJ
It has been a pleasure to work with Lauren! She is knowledgeable & passionate about healthy living & her approach to counseling is non-judgmental and fun. Her holistic viewpoint on health taught me to look at all areas of my life and how they affect my health. I’ve made some great changes in my too busy, Type-A lifestyle that have lead to more balance in my life. By encouraging me to search deeper for the root causes of an issue - such as insomnia - I’m better able to make simple, helpful changes in my lifestyle rather than automatically reach for medication for a quick fix. One of the biggest changes for me has been cooking much more at home & actually enjoying it! This has resulted in healthier meals as well as saving money on eating out. Lauren provides simple, easy recipes that are nutritious & delicious. I’ve become a healthier vegetarian, not just reaching for soy products to get my protein and adding so many amazing new foods – quinoa, kale, seaweed & green drinks are now staples in my diet! - Corinne LeBaron, Neptune, NJ
Working with 3 Healthy Chicks has changed my life! I highly recommend Lauren, Terra and Jill. They have consistently motivated and challenged me to lead a healthier lifestyle. The benefits of diet and lifestyle changes over the past 6 months are numerous. I feel healthier and as a result also think and act healthier! Not only do I feel better, I know my energy level is much higher and I’m getting lots of attention from co-workers who want to know what I did to look better. They too want to look and feel better and assume I am on some fad diet. I simply tell them the truth….I eat whole foods and have made positive choices with the assistance of 3 Healthy Chicks! -Suzanne K., Long Branch, NJ
Yoga classes with Lauren are simple to follow, efficient and informative. I recommend this class for anyone seeking basic fitness in a relaxed setting.? -Nate Z.
Hands down [yoga is] the best way to tone, strengthen, stretch, and most importantly RELAX and de-stress. It is an integral part of any workout program helping to build a basis for a healthy body, mind and spirit. Lauren’s class is both restorative and challenging making it easily accessible to everyone. -Karen W.
I have been taking Lauren's yoga class from the beginning and find the classes to be great for exercise, breathing, stretching, stress & general well-being. Lauren is always helpful and brings extra information to her classes. I prefer taking this class after work because the relaxation time during the last part of class is great for letting go tension at the end of the day. -Lori F.
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