Meet Gryphon
Aloha, and welcome! I’m so happy you’re here. This space is for anyone ready to reconnect with their body, nurture their well-being, and rediscover what balance feels like.
Hi, I’m Gryphon, a board-certified holistic nutritionist, yoga teacher, and wellness practitioner living on the island of Maui. My work is rooted in helping people reconnect with their bodies through mindful movement, nourishing food, and sustainable lifestyle practices that inspire long-term vitality.
My path began in Delaware, where I grew up in a family that valued healthy food, though I didn’t always appreciate it at the time. That perspective shifted when I moved to North Carolina to study Health and Wellness at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, earning my bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Nutrition. I later became a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist through the American Fitness Professionals Association, a step that deepened my understanding of how food and lifestyle shape our overall well-being.
For three years, I worked as a wellness provider at Red Mountain Resort in Utah, where I fell in love with guiding one-on-one sessions, from personalized meal planning to private yoga classes in nature. I saw people leave these sessions feeling renewed, inspired, and reconnected with themselves. When I moved to Maui, I knew I wanted to bring that same energy here: an experience that allows both locals and visitors to feel grounded in nature while beginning or deepening their personal wellness journey.
At the heart of my work is a belief that true health comes from listening to the body with compassion. Through intuitive nutrition, mindfulness, and movement, my goal is to help each person discover what balance feels like for them, and to walk away feeling empowered, supported, and inspired to continue that journey long after our time together.
GRYPHON’S “WHY”
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by how deeply connected our inner and outer worlds are, how the way we eat, move, think, and breathe shapes the way we experience life. But that understanding didn’t come easily.
Growing up, I was surrounded by healthy food and structure, yet it sometimes felt restrictive. It wasn’t until I left home and began making my own choices that I truly understood what my body needed. When I started eating intuitively, real, vibrant food that made me feel alive, I noticed everything change. My energy lifted, my mood balanced, and I felt like myself again. That transformation sparked something in me: a deep desire to understand why these simple shifts had such a profound impact.
That curiosity led me to study Health and Wellness Promotion at UNC Asheville, where I focused on using food as medicine, and later to become a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist. But beyond the science, what I’ve learned through my own journey and years of working with others is that true wellness isn’t about perfection, it’s about connection. Connection to your body, your environment, and your intuition.
My purpose is to guide others back to that connection. Through intuitive nutrition, mindful movement, and simple lifestyle shifts, I help people learn to listen inward, to understand their body’s cues, honor their needs, and find balance from the inside out.
Here in Maui, I’ve found the perfect place to bring that philosophy to life. The island’s natural beauty invites stillness, presence, and self-awareness, the same qualities that lead to real, sustainable healing. My goal is for every person I work with to leave feeling inspired, confident, and empowered, not just for the day, but for the long journey of wellness ahead.
Gryphon's Vision
At Heartwood Holistic Healing, we believe wellness is a return, a coming home to yourself. Our mission is to help you rediscover that connection through mindful living, intuitive nutrition, and sustainable self-care. With gentle guidance and personalized support, we empower you to listen to your body, nourish it with intention, and cultivate balance that lasts. Every step is an invitation to feel grounded, energized, and at peace in your own body, to grow strong from the inside out.
Heartwood Holistic Healing's vision is to create a community where individuals embrace sustainable, holistic health changes that foster lifelong well-being. We aspire to be a leader in promoting self-love and balance through empowering people to make mindful choices that transform their lives. By helping individuals cultivate lasting habits, we aim to inspire a ripple effect of wellness that enhances both personal health and the collective well-being of the world.
