Transform Your Health and Lose Weight

Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Livia Ly, owner of Nutrily, located in Chicago, IL, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

I created Nutrily after noticing that the healthcare system lacked patient-centered and preventive approaches, specific nutrition recommendations, and whole-food treatment strategies for the epidemic of lifestyle-related chronic illnesses. My goal with Nutrily is to fill this gap. As a health professional, I treat my patients as individuals and not just as altered lab markers or illness symptoms. If you are looking for a holistic preventive nutrition approach, you have come to the right place! With Nutrily, you will learn about a specialized plan that I will help create to meet your specific needs and goals.

Tell us about yourself

I am a registered and licensed dietitian and nutritionist trained both in Brazil and in the U.S., which accounts for about ten years of nutrition training, internships, and a master's degree. I am the owner and founder of Nutrily. I have been providing holistic nutrition consultations for over seven years. I believe that listening to clients' stories and looking at the interactions among genetics, the microbiota, the presence of food sensitivities, environmental exposures, cultural implications, and lifestyle factors can positively influence long-term health. I also believe that there are six pillars to holistic health and that we have to work on improving each pillar consistently and progressively. I strive to transform my clients' health holistically, so they can lose weight or achieve their health goals as a consequence of a better life.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Helping people find and manage the root cause of their health concerns for the first time in their lives!

What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?

Having a business-driven mind to run a private practice while also having an empathetic, caring, and compassionate dietitian mind.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

Be available to contact your prospects (in-person, when possible) while actively listening to their concerns and offering doable and concrete solutions.
Collaborate with other professionals who run a similar/ complementary practice, network with them on a regular basis, and offer something valuable for their clients often.
Be vulnerable and approachable on your marketing tools -- share your weaknesses and your story.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.nutri.ly/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistichealth.weightloss/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/livialy/

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