Mercedes is an NYC chef and holistic health coach. She helps empower her clients in their health choices beyond the plate. She partners with clients seeking to enhance their well-being through self-directed, lasting changes, aligned with their values. She empowers her clients to believe in their capacity for change, honoring the fact that each client is an expert on their own life while ensuring that all interactions are respectful and non-judgmental. She creates a safe space to help clients celebrate their wins and find their power and magic.   She attributes her success in large part to the support of her family and pays it forward by mentoring and volunteering whenever she has the chance!