It is with great honour that Rachelle Wood, president and CEO of PositiveChange Nutrition, (Rachelle Wood Nutrition Inc.) would like to announce that she is the winner of the PEI Business Women’s Association Emerging Business award for 2008. The awards ceremony took place at the Delta Prince Edward on May 10th during the yearly PEIBWA Symposium.

In Rachelle’s own words,” I am truly greatful to all my clients for helping me win this award. Without the support of them I wouldn’t be accepting this award today. I am also greatful to my business advisors and techonology team who share in my vision for my company’s future.  A special thank-you goes out to my friends and family who have stuck behind me through thick and thin over the business start up stage.”

Rachelle’s Prince Edward Island company, Positive Change Nutrition has helped Islanders lose over 35 000 pounds during  the past 4 years. She is a regular motivational speaker for many groups and organizations and writes a health column in a local magazine. Miss Wood’s approach is simple, educated and effective. Through customized meal plans,  healthy recipes, and one on one weekly counseling her tailor suited dietary approach works for most clients wether they have a family or food allergies. 

When asked, “What does the future hold for your company?” Rachelle’s answer was the following. “My company’s future plans involve creating a customized online version of my successful weight loss program. I have a vision of not only helping Islanders, but the entire world by educating others about helthy eating and motivating them through written words how to accomplish their health goals. My company is moving globally at a fast pace and I plan on launching my online weight loss program this May in Toronto at the National Holistic Nutrition Confrence. “

Miss Wood’s online weight loss program will consist of a client tracking tool which includes: customized meal plans, weekly themed articles and recipes, homework questions, vitamin intake calculations, goal setting, food journaling, and optional in office consultations.  Rachelle’s online program will be available for sale to other Registered Holistic Nutritionists who wish to deliver a ssuccessful standerized weight loss approach to clients in office or online. 

To find out more about Rachelle Wood, RHN, RNCP check out her website, http://www.rachellewood.ca and online nutrition blog at http://www.blog.rachellewood.ca