Welcome to the Mediterranean Way of Living
As a Registered Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, I provide nutrition and lifestyle guidance that supports digestion, energy, inflammation, and overall health. My work focuses on whole‑food nutrition, symptom patterns, and personalized strategies that help you build long‑term balance.
Welcome to the Mediterranean Way of Living
The Mediterranean way of living is simple, joyful, and deeply connected to nature. It begins long before the first bite—it starts in the mind as we smell, think about, and prepare food with intention. These sensory experiences awaken the brain–gut connection and help prepare the body for calm, healthy digestion.
It is about real ingredients: fresh herbs and spices, rich olive oil, garden-grown vegetables, fish from the ocean, and thoughtfully raised meat. It is food grown, raised, and prepared with care and respect.
It is also about slowing down. Cooking with passion. Sharing meals with family and friends. Sitting together, talking, laughing, and creating memories around the table.
In a world that often overcomplicates nutrition, there is something powerful about returning to the simplicity of wholesome food, thoughtfully prepared and joyfully shared. It is a timeless way of nourishing the body, connecting with others, and embracing the art of living well.
The Mediterranean lifestyle is not a diet, it is a rhythm. It is a connection to food, to people, and to the body. It is a way of nourishing yourself that supports your health, digestion, and emotional well-being.
This is the lifestyle I want to share: a return to wholesome food, meaningful connection, and the joy found in everyday life.
At Balance By Me, I do not offer quick fixes or one-size-fits-all plans. I help you create a personalized roadmap shaped by your unique concerns, goals, and lifestyle. My role is to offer education, clarity, and compassionate support as you discover what balance means for you.
That is how Balance By Me was born, from a desire to help you find your own path toward greater balance and well-being.
I specialize in:
Digestive Issues
The Art of the Mediterranean Lifestyle
Food Sensitivities
Food Sensitivities
Health Spending Accounts and Reimbursement Options (Canada)
Investing in your health may be more accessible than you think. Some nutrition and health-coaching services may be eligible for reimbursement through a Canadian employer-sponsored Health Spending Account, wellness account, or extended health benefits plan. Certain plans may provide coverage for services delivered by a Registered Holistic Nutritionist or other qualified Nutrition Professional.
Because every benefits plan is different, I encourage you to contact your insurance provider or benefits administrator before booking a session. Ask whether holistic nutrition, nutritional counselling, health coaching, or wellness services are covered or whether you can claim these services through your Health Spending Account.
Following payment, you will receive a detailed receipt that includes my professional registration number to support your reimbursement claim. Clients are responsible for submitting their claims directly to their benefits provider.
Eligibility and reimbursement depend on your individual plan and cannot be guaranteed.
"Find the Balance Within You"
Yvonne Ybanez