Get to Know Your Ate Coach -Amy Bondar
An Interview with Amy Bondar, Nutritional Therapist and Eating Psychology Coach
1. What inspired you to become a Nutritional Therapist and Eating Psychology Coach?
I grew up with a mother who was a chronic dieter and friends who struggled with eating disorders. I was always deeply curious about why something so fundamental to our lives — our health, well-being, and nourishment — could be so challenging and conflicting for so many people. This curiosity sparked a passion in me to help others transform their relationship with food.
My journey began with a degree in Social Work, where I specialized in eating disorders, and then evolved into a Masters of Applied Science in Nutrition. Eventually, I became a Certified Eating Psychology Coach and Nutritional Therapist.
Throughout my nutrition practice, I’ve always been drawn to addressing the mental and emotional aspects of eating. I believe that true healing comes from nourishing not just the body, but also the mind and soul. Helping people resolve the underlying stresses that often fuel eating and weight challenges has been at the core of my approach.
2. What do you love about being a Nutritional Therapist and Eating Psychology Coach?
I love to help people! What I love most about my work is witnessing the profound transformation that occurs when my clients truly understand the power of food in their lives. It’s incredibly fulfilling to help them uncover the root causes behind their struggles with food, weight, and body image, and then work together to resolve those deep-seated issues. To me, this is where the magic happens. It’s in those areas that most people tend to overlook, yet they often hold the key to making lasting, transformational shifts in how people relate to food and themselves.
I also deeply value creating a safe, comfortable, and trusting space where my clients can open up and share what’s often been repressed or left unspoken for years. The process of guiding them toward healing and seeing their confidence grow is truly inspiring and rewarding.
3. What does your practice look like? What kinds of clients do you tend to see? Do you specialize in any way? In Person/Virtual? Do you have programs?
In my practice, I primarily work with women ages 30–65 as they go through different cycles of life, though I also see some men. I’m especially drawn to women who have struggled with their weight for years, who have experienced the frustration of yo-yo dieting, binge eating, emotional eating and are now seeking a different approach — one that will help them resolve their food and weight challenges for good. My goal is to help them break free from the cycle and find lasting balance.
I also specialize in creating customized therapeutic nutritional programs for clients with specific health conditions or those who want to optimize their overall health and well-being. Whether it’s managing a chronic condition or simply improving overall vitality, I work closely with my clients to craft plans tailored to their unique needs.
I offer one-on-one sessions in my home-based practice, as well as virtual consultations, making it possible to work with clients from anywhere in the world. And I absolutely love lecturing — sharing knowledge and connecting with people in group settings is something I truly enjoy. I also offer a series of 30 Day Seasonal Eating programs designed to help clients eat in alignment with the wisdom of the seasons.
4. What do you see for yourself in your future as a Nutritional Therapist and Eating Psychology Coach — where is your work evolving towards?
In the future, I see myself continuing to nourish the body, mind, and soul of the amazing clients I have the privilege to work with. My mission is clear: to help women transform their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. As I evolve in my practice, I’ve recently integrated Neuro-Nutrition Therapy into my work, which has been an exciting and powerful addition.
Neuro-Nutrition, or Neuro-Nutrient Therapy, focuses on feeding the brain with the essential amino acids, vitamins, and mineral cofactors that help produce neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers that control how we feel, think, function, and behave. This approach has proven incredibly effective in addressing mood imbalances and disorders such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, OCD, ADD/ADHD, food cravings, food addictions, and eating disorders — including Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia, and Anorexia. By enhancing brain function through targeted nutrient therapies, I’ve been witnessing incredible results in my clients’ overall well-being.
Looking ahead, I also aspire to mentor and teach, sharing the wisdom and clinical experience I’ve gathered over the years. I’m excited about the opportunity to guide others in this field, helping to expand the impact of nutritional psychology on a broader scale and empower more people to create lasting, transformative change in their lives.
5. Anything else you’d like to share about being a Nutritional Therapist and Eating Psychology Coach?
I am incredibly grateful for the 22 years I’ve spent in this field. Over the years, I’ve witnessed a significant shift in the way people approach food. There’s a growing desire for something deeper and more meaningful than generic meal plans, weigh-ins, and the constant overwhelm of nutritional information flooding social media. People are seeking heartfelt, authentic, and personalized conversations about their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves.
As a Nutritional Therapist and Certified Eating Psychology Coach, I am both inspired and honored to walk alongside my clients on this transformative journey. Helping them create a compassionate, balanced, and sustainable approach to food and health is truly fulfilling. This work is not just about nutrition — it’s about empowering individuals to reclaim their well-being, develop a deeper sense of self-love, and cultivate a healthier, more harmonious relationship with themselves. I’m excited to continue this journey and make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of those I work with.
If you are somebody who has struggled with food, I would love to work with you!
Amy Bondar, Nutritional Therapist, Certified Eating Psychology Coach, Speaker, and Author brings 2 decades of experience in the field of nutrition and mind-body coaching and believes that nourishing our body with the power of food, resolving stresses that are influencing our eating behaviors and living a life with purpose are the essential ingredients to optimizing our health. With an open heart and inquiring mind Amy will accompany you on a journey that will inspire you to transform your relationship with food, body, and self. To learn more and book a mind-body nutrition consultation with Amy, visit, www.amybondar.com or contact Amy, amy@amybondar.com
