Enjoy a Vibrant Retirement

by learning how to prepare simple meals that help prevent cognitive decline and promote graceful aging

The lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer’s is now 1 in 5 for women and 1 in 10 for men, with symptoms appearing earlier than ever.

Graceful aging starts here

At Whidbey Nutrition, we understand how frightening cognitive decline can be, but new research brings hope! Simple changes to your diet may help prevent age-related conditions.

Learning to prepare simple, anti-inflammatory meals may be the key to preventing cognitive decline and promoting longevity.

Your Wellness Guides

Alex & Charlotte Bear, WA-state certified nutritionists

Hi! We are Alex and Charlotte Bear, WA-state certified nutritionists with a combined 20+ years of experience teaching culinary skills and helping people reach their wellness goals through nutrition counseling and health coaching.

We met in graduate school at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, OR while completing master’s degrees in holistic nutrition. On a spring break trip from Portland to Vancouver, BC in 2018, we bonded over an idea of teaching a community to come together and heal around local, organic foods. We fell in love on that trip - cooking together with friends on a small farm in Freeland of all places.

In June 2022, we returned to get married on that same farm, moved to Whidbey later that year, and are forever grateful for the chance to be fulfilling our wildest dreams by founding Whidbey Nutrition in Freeland in 2024!

Testimonials

  • Alex and Charlotte have been wonderful assets on my nutrition journey. Not only have I lost weight, but more importantly I look much much better and have more mental clarity than I did before working this program. Plus they gave me a bunch of tasty and nutritious recipes that I've been trying out since I started. I recommend Whidbey Nutrition for anyone looking to improve their diet long term!

    -AS

  • I had a bad reaction to a medication that did a number on my digestive system. After working with Alex and Charlotte for a few months I’m almost 100% healed - I haven’t felt this good in a long time! I’m sleeping better, have less pain, more energy, and much better focus. With their help, I've finally been able to get back gardening and other things I enjoy.

    -JL

  • I used to not be sure if what I was eating was impacting my mental health and cholesterol levels. Alex’s B-vitamin supplement recommendation immediately helped to reduce my anxiety. And, after following the meal plans and recipes for a few months my LDL is finally back to where it should be. No other practitioner I’ve worked with has been so thorough and gone out of his way to answer my questions and personalize my program.

    -BS

Schedule a Free Consultation

Your Brain Health Success Plan

1) Schedule a Free Consultation

During your 30-min free consultation, a certified nutritionist will listen to your specific goals and needs and help you decide the best path forward.

2) Master New Culinary Habits

Learn to make delicious, simple recipes that promote brain health part of a sustainable lifestyle.

3) Enjoy a Vibrant Retirement!

Your new found skill set will help you feel sharp, energetic, and confident as you enjoy your retirement years on beautiful Whidbey Island!

Services and Pricing

Nutrition Counseling

  • A nutritionist is a board-certified healthcare professional who can help improve your health and well-being by providing customized meal plans, personalized guidance, and compassionate support.

  • 1) Assess - During a 1-hour intake appointment, a nutritionist reviews your health history, goals, and barriers to develop a personalized meal plan for successfully achieving your goals.

    2) Plan - During a 30-min follow up appointment, the nutritionist shares the comprehensive meal plan and teaches you how to integrate it into your lifestyle.

  • $299

    • 1 hour intake appointment

    • Personalized meal plan

    • 30-min educational session

Health Coaching

  • A health coach is a professional who can help you improve your health and well-being by providing personalized guidance, support, and accountability.

  • After completing your initial intake and educational session with the nutritionist, the health coach then follows up at a regular cadence to check-in and help you fine tune your strategy to overcome any challenges preventing you from reaching your goals.

  • Follow Up Coaching Sessions (30-minutes):

    • 1 session = $75

    • 5 sessions = $349 ($70 per session)

    • 10 sessions = $649 ($65 per session)

Culinary Lessons

  • Learning to cook can be challenging, but our expert culinary instructors will make mastering the art of preparing nourishing meals that promote brain health a breeze!

  • We currently offer in-home cooking lessons to individuals and groups. If you supply the kitchen, we can offer culinary lessons on a one-time or ongoing basis. This can include bringing high-quality, local, organic foods from Whidbey Island Grown, an in-depth cooking lesson that supplies food for up to a week, and full clean up.

  • Please schedule a free consultation to discuss pricing.

Ready to step into a new era of vibrant health and enjoy a long, fulfilling life with your loved ones?

Conveniently located in downtown Freeland

Whidbey Nutrition is housed within Dr. Eli Bentabou’s Chiropractic & Wellness Center.

It is a hassle to travel to the other side for medical care. Save yourself a trip and focus on preventative health at the Wellness Center instead!

The practitioners in Dr. El’s Wellness Center seek to serve the island community by providing holistic and preventative care, right here on beautiful Whidbey Island!

 
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FAQ’s

  • Most clients start with a free 30-minute consultation to determine if Whidbey Nutrition is a good fit for you.

    If you decide to move forward, you will receive a couple of intake forms prior to your appointment. This helps the nutritionist prepare for your first appointment so that you can get the most out of our time together.

    The first appointment is a full hour-long session so that we can really work together to determine the best approach for you. From there, we will create a customized meal plan to help you achieve your wellness goals. During a 30-minute follow up session, we will go over the plan to ensure your success!

    If you would like continued support, which we highly recommend, you may opt to sign up for additional 30-minute health coaching sessions. These are designed to help keep you accountable to achieving your goals while also allowing flexibility to adjust the plan as needed.

    Patients may either park out front or around the side of Dr. Eli’s Chiropractic. & Wellness Center. Both entrances are wheelchair accessible. No need to check in at the front desk, or sit in the waiting room, come right back, or come a little early and take seat on a massage chair!

    Alex’s office is warm & inviting, filled with natural light and comfortable seating. Through motivational interviewing and earnest questioning Alex will serve as your guide as you navigate a personalized wellness plan, tailored to your needs.

    If you need or prefer a more virtual setting, Alex is available to connect via telephone or Zoom.

  • Whidbey Nutrition is not able take insurance as we primarily offer preventative wellness services v. acute medical care. We strive to keep our prices competitive and affordable, offering a wide range of services for any budget.

    We are partners with Dr. Alicia González of Serene Natural Health. She is a naturopathic doctor that also shares office space at Dr. Eli's Chiropractic and Wellness Center and is set up to bill insurance. You may make an appointment with her via her website serenenaturalhealth.net.

  • Intake appointment (1-hour): $150

    Follow up appointments: (30-minutes) $75 w/ discounts available for 5 and 10 package sessions

    (rates do not include costs of recommended food, supplements, or testing)

  • Whidbey Nutrition offers a variety of services including nutrigenomic counseling, gut healing protocols, food-specific lab analyses, personalized meal planning, and culinary instruction.

    Patients may also choose to work with Whidbey Nutrition on an hourly basis to help answer questions, offer meal planning support, lifestyle coaching, and work on goals one at a time at your pace.

    Alex helps patients reduce pain & inflammation, improve digestion, promote a healthy body composition, improve brain health - and beyond!

  • At Whidbey Nutrition, we truly believe that healthcare, healthy food, and health education should be accessible and equitable.

    We are currently working on a few free offerings starting in Fall of 2024, including:

    • Recipes & nutrition/wellness articles via our website and newsletter

    • Group lessons and discussions at Dr. Eli's Chiropractic & Wellness Center

    • Library talks at the Freeland, Coupeville, and Oak Harbor Libraries & other locations in the community once/month

    • Community cooking classes around a food ministry at St. Augustine's in the Woods in Freeland

    • Free 30-min consultations