A doctor referred me to Lucy with "would you open to seeing a nutritionist?" That was an understatement, like "hey, my buddy Picasso is good with a pen if you were looking for a nice doodle." Lucy is way beyond expectations. This is not just about solving a problem or a health issue and moving on. I was looking for someone to help me figure out how to think about my body, eating, and, for lack of a better phrase, get my body and mind in peak operating mode. I came looking for a mentor about nutrition. Lucy has opened my eyes to different views on nutrition, holistic medicine and health, philosophy, lifestyle, ... I could go on and on. She also has a vast network of colleagues who have been helpful to me in other ways. My life has been permanently changed for the better. Yes, I've lost 20 pounds and have a much richer understanding of the effects of different foods on my body, but I also have the peace of mind and mental clarity I was seeking. If you're looking for someone to help you start an exploration of what works for you -- body, mind, and soul, -- I would recommend Lucy and her loving spirit a million times over. read more

I worked with Lucy for six months and she helped me completely transform my life! I was juggling multiple stressful situations and life, and I needed to start from scratch to prioritize wellness and find my happiness again. Lucy's like a wise, knowledgable friend that you trust and respect. She gets to the root of your problems and empowers you to make changes in your life, no matter how difficult they may be. She thinks outside of the box to help you overcome whatever your struggles may be. I've never worked with someone so dedicated to me before. read more

I'm not exaggerating when I say Lucy changed my life. I am an eating disorder recoverer who had had a rather severe relapse into binge eating disorder. When I found Lucy 2 years ago, I was binging nightly, drinking heavily, and severely depressed. I worked with Lucy for several months to really explore my relationship with food, alcohol, and the areas in my life where I wasn't being "fed". After several months I was in a much better place. I understood my motivations behind binging and felt much more capable of making conscious choices when it came to my health, both mental and physical. I still meet with Lucy occasionally, when I need additional tools to keep me on the path to health and happiness, but I cannot recommend Lucy enthusiastically enough. She is someone you can really talk to, without feeling judged. I felt that i could be 100% honest, and that she was always compassionate and realistic. Whether you are in a recovery situation like me, or you just want to learn how to treat your body and with more respect, Lucy is a fantastic holistic health coach. I have been to therapists, counselors, nutritionists, and meditation coaches, and Lucy helped me more than all of them combined. All the love for Lucy's Health coaching. read more

As a lifelong athlete, Ive always been exposed to knowledge about health, wellness, and balance. Still, maintaining my career and lifestyle left me feeling very unbalanced. Lucy's guidance helped me realize a major source of my lack of satisfaction with my health, and it was far simpler than I would have guessed on my own. I thought a health coach was something like a nutritionist or personal trainer, but she showed me that those areas of health are only secondary to the sort of lifestyle insight a health coach can provide. Coffee, and caffeinated beverages, are so prolific in our society that I completely took for granted the idea that my health could be affected by my caffeine intake. My moods were hard to control, and I used to feel overwhelming stress and aggression at the smallest problems. After a bit of good coaching, I was able to let go of this seemingly critical step in my morning routine. I have felt an incredibly positive change in my energy levels, in my ability to handle Monday mornings, and my ability to focus surprisingly increased. Although I have a good understanding of human physiology from living an athletic lifestyle, I had no knowledge of caffeine's relationship to the kidneys, the adrenal glands, or even what the condition known as "adrenal fatigue" was. Lucy clued me in, and inspired me to care for these bodily systems much better. A regular nutritionist, athletic trainer, or therapist may not have picked up that my stress was related to my coffee intake. But with Lucy's Holistic approach, she was able to look at my lifestyle as a whole to help me with my stress. Looking back, I cant believe I was living in a chemically induced state of stress all the time, and believing it was perfectly normal! I owe it to Lucy for helping me understand how caffeine was affecting my personal lifestyle, and experience in knowing I can get along fine without it. read more

When I found Lucy I was feeling a bit unhealthy and I didn't know what I should be eating. I wanted to learn how to make healthy food for myself, know what to eat and lose 20lbs and keep it off. Lucy helped me understand what to eat based on my body type and how to create healthy meals that even tasted great! I lost my 20lbs and now I am more confident in myself. I also learned how to cook and enjoy eating greens on a daily basis instead of cringing at it. I am so much more aware of my self and my health- I also love taking selfies now! If you're looking to get a handle on your health- pick Lucy! read more

If I could describe my time with Lucy in 5 words, they would be: Practical, Functional, Holistic, Fun, Growth. As a freelance Lighting Designer, I travel all over the country and the world for my career. I average 2-3 weeks away from home every month and over the years--despite being a well-read, health conscious individual--that lifestyle created some poor habits and wreaked havoc on my sleep cycle and on my body. After some serious back pain and weight gain I felt the helplessness of unavoidable man-boobs creeping up on me. So, I sought out the professional help of Lucy Chen, who is amazing and has changed my life (and my health) forever. From the very beginning Lucy said to me I don't care how much you F--k! up, I only care that you make forward progress. She somehow created an environment where she was able to hold me accountable, while also being completely judgement free when I screwed up. She showed me a holistic, practical approach to healthy living and provided me with both the information and the encouragement to help me change my health for the better. After six months of coaching with Lucy I lost almost fifteen pounds but gained so much more. I now have the confidence, the information, and the intuition to prevent the development of man-boobs until well into old age, if ever. That helpless feeling I had when I started went away, and the habits we built have become an integral fabric to the rest of my life. For the first time in a long time I feel prepared and I am grateful to have had this time with her. If you are looking for someone to help you cut through all of the bullsh--t Lucy is the one for you! Thank you Lucy! You. Kick. Ass! read more

I worked with Lucy for 8 months and absolutely recommend her. Like other reviews say, working with her is NOT about solving a two dimensional problem and you're done. Instead, Lucy works with you to go beyond the surface, to get to the root of your issues and empowers you to make lasting changes. And maybe that sounds like ambiguous marketing copy but it's just plain true. Instead of being told what to do, you learn how to actually understand your own needs better, and this alone has equipped me to prevent and solve a lot of troubles that would otherwise have held me back. I cannot stress how much I appreciate her approach of 'teach a man to fish.' It has been a few months since our last session ended but I still find myself using the things I learned with her all the time. Some of the things she helped me with: - improving my communication skills to better my relationship - identifying my own needs- learning how to listen to my body - how to prioritize my needs so I don't burn out - improved my mindset on food/diet - improved my mindset on exercising- I mean my 'active hobby' - improved anxiety. I still have anxiety but looking back on the first sessions, it has improved a lot. If you are looking to improve the quality of your life, go to Lucy. I believe you cannot truly get healthier without coming at it from all angles- holistically- and Lucy was the perfect fit for this journey. You will put in the effort to decide how hard you will work and what areas you want to focus on and Lucy is great as a coach in this aspect as well. She will guide your sessions off of what you give her but is there to (lovingly!) check you when you need it. I unfortunately wasn't in a good enough place financially to continue with her but I would love to go back. read more

Both my boyfriend and I have tried Lucy. She knows a little about everything and has helped us get our eating in order, especially since the holidays just knocked us for a loop. Even though she specializes in health coaching she also knows a lot about working out, yoga and running. I actually met her through my boyfriends program where he was mainly doing lifting and conditioning....she was acting as a consultant to help folks stay focused. I would totally recomend a visit if your looking to sort out what is keeping you back from your health goals. read more

Lucy's Health Coaching has changed my life; I had no idea what you put into your body affects just about everything you do, it affects your mood, the amount of energy you have, affects your sleep, the way you focus and the way you lose weight. With Lucy's coaching, I was able to lose 20lbs in three months, and I'm still losing weight. She also taught me how to put togeather excellent healthy nutritional meals that I've come to love; I've started cooking more which I never used to do. One of the many things that I have also come to appreciate about Lucy is she is a great listener and cares about getting you through your barriers when it comes to health. read more

My dearest Lucy where do i begin...I came to Lucy almost two years ago as a party girl who wanted to make changes without giving up the fun. At first I was apprehensive to tell her about my lifestyle but once I did she was totally understanding, she made me feel comfortable and never placed judgement. She showed me how to party smart, I learned how to prepare my body before I went out to party, and ultimately I felt SOOO much better after a long night/morning! I really know myself and my body so much better after working with Lucy. I am able to tell what my body needs, which really has been an amazing gift!! I don't need to follow a specific diet or feel overwhelmed by all the food trends out there. If im interested in something I try it to see if its for me. She made me realize that just because something is healthy doesn't mean that its necessarily right for your individual body. Lucy's advice and knowledge are invaluable, she speaks alot from personal experience, so her suggestions really work! Its funny to think back at myself before i met her, now I'm known to my friends and coworkers as the "healthy" one, and its Lucy who put me on this wonderful journey. Lucy was more and is still more than just a health couch to me, she is a friend, someone who listens with compassion and truly cares about the struggles you're going through, whether they're food related or not. She supported me as I was applying to graduate school and encouraged me to get after my goals. Emails from her and sessions with her always leave me feeling inspired and so fulfilled. I realized how hard I was on myself, and even that part of me was scared of success. I think life coach is a more suitable title for her, because she truly has contributed and changed my life for the better.I consider Lucy a dear friend, and Im so grateful that our paths have crossed. I continue to use the tools I've gained from our work together everyday! read more

STOP LOOKING AND CALL LUCY NOW!!!!! For the first time in 20 years I feel empowered and hopeful when it comes to my eating and physical health. For the past twenty years I've played with all the "fad" diets and lost weight with them all. I've been in 12 step programs for food which I just used as another way to diet. Every time I would end up gaining all the weight back. Spending 6 months working with Lucy has not only helped me change my body it has also helped me crave clean foods instead of processed foods. I've been a eat for comfort person most of my life. I now drink kale and spinich blended with a few frozen strawberries when I need some comfort. Thank you Lucy for the work you do!!! read more

Using Lucy's health coaching changed my life. I learned how to eat specifically for my blood type and discovered what types of foods gave me the most energy. I was able to cut back on caffeine and sugar and also find more affordable ways to feed myself and to stop depending on expensive salads that I bought while at work. Not only is Lucy incredibly skilled at motivating and educating you to make healthy choices, but she is also incredibly kind and compassionate. Her balance of really getting to the bottom of why we make bad food choices allowed me to pinpoint exactly where I was going wrong with my eating habits. She also has an extensive library of cookbooks that she is happy to loan to her clients! I'm so happy to say that I achieved every goal that I set with her for the 6 months we worked together. read more

I Love Lucy. Yeah, I said it. But seriously, Lucy has changed my life, for the better. When I first came to Lucy, I had just been through Cancer treatment, and my body was in shambles. I had a poor diet and had no energy to get through the day. After a couple sessions with Lucy, she taught me what foods I should be eating, how to prepare them, and really be focused on how I feel after I eat different foods. She isn't just a simple nutritionist, she also helps you through life. She really understands your struggles, with food and life. I am now a better person for going to Lucy, and have taken her suggestions and am a so much better person for it. read more

I worked with Lucy for six months after finding her from Yelp reviews. I was not quite sure what to expect from a health coach, but what unfolded in the time we worked together was more than I could have ever expected. Lucy gave me the tools to navigate and handle life-- by finding balance both physically and emotionally. We experimented with foods, personal goals, and she encouraged me to push past my comforts (always within reason) to achieve the goals that I had set in our earlier sessions. My life has done a 180 since I started working with her-- I am much more emotionally fulfilled and know what I need to continue to do to succeed. Lucy is extremely professional, supportive, and communicative. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs a little (or a lot) of rebalancing/reorganizing of their life. read more

An incredible nutritionist, health coach, life coach and all around human being. Lucy was instrumental in guiding me to embrace my passions, embrace my creativity and be the best wife, friend and all around person I could be. To love others and to love myself. I wouldn't be where I am today without her. read more

I've known Lucy for the last three years and she has changed my life. I worked with her for several months as she came on board as the nutritionist consultant for Liberation 7week boot camp programs and she has become a dear friend to me and my family. There's so much confusing dogma out there about food. When I met her I was so confused- raw this, Paleo that. But what about life that gets in the way?? Everything she gave me made a real difference and is so simple and drama free. I had intense weight and health goals and even though I had a full time job, performing artist, worked out, went out on the weekends, living typical Nyc life- she showed me how to THINK of what works for my body. She didn't give me recipes but tools, and most importantly, her gentle guidance and the results I started to experience genuinely inspired me. Instead of waking up and fiending for coffee or downing a whole bar of chocolate on the time of my month or forget about calorie counting or dieting which was out of the question for my lifestyle, I finally felt free and a friend to my body. My coworkers would always look at me in amazement every day when I ate my homemade lunch and say- how do you do that?? Well when you are inspired and know what/how/when you put in your body makes a difference - it's fun!! Becoming my own passion project has absolutely altered my life. I have significantly clearer skin since my hormones are now level (nightmare after getting off both control when we met) I sleep easily and wake up regularly. I choose to give myself peace and time to myself in my schedule. Im definitely not perfect- and with Lucy you understand there's no such thing! I'm a better person when I am in rythm with my body and Lucy gave me so much more than that. I highly recommend her services. read more