Embrace

Shelly Van Skyhawk shares this invitation with you…

Negative body image and body shame is something that affects so many people, particularly women. Studies show that the average woman spends 30 years of her life on a diet. This does not include the time she spends between dieting. A recent poll revealed that 91% of women hate their bodies. This disease of “not being enough” is a cultural epidemic and a toxic wound that has affected my life and most of the women I know. My own conflicted relationship with food and my negative body image issues fueled my determination to heal myself from this cycle, which turned into a passion for helping others who struggle in this way.

As a nutritional therapist and eating psychology coach, I have devoted my practice to supporting women in developing a positive relationship with their bodies and with food, as well as with nourishment on all levels.

Earlier this year, I was selected to be a “Global Ambassador” – such a lovely and regal title – for Taryn Brumfitt of Australia, and to partner with her in bringing her personal story of overcoming body shame to as many women as possible. She has just released a documentary in Australia titled, Embrace, The Body Image Movement which profiles her journey. This documentary will be coming to the US for limited release at the end of September.

The film trailer is below:

I am so excited to tell you that I will be presenting this wonderful film here in Friday Harbor! I will be hosting the movie premiere at the Community Theater in the Gubelman Room on Friday, September 30th. Seating is limited to 60 people. Tickets are $11. I have included the link to purchase your ticket below. This link is the only way to purchase tickets. Tickets will not be sold at the theater.

To purchase your ticket, click this link. Because of the limited seating, please purchase your tickets as soon as possible. I don’t want you to miss out on this special event.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. And, as always, I send you my deepest appreciation ~ for your inspiration, your love and your unconditional and overwhelming support for my work.

Shelly Van Skyhawk
Nutritional Therapist/Transformational Life Coach/Eating Psychology Specialist
(206) 930-2004   www.islandvitality.com

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