Marina Kotova - Health & Wellness Coach, Nutritionist Serving DMV: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, & Surrounding Areas
Praise
Curious what clients have to say about my services? Read on to see some of the feedback I've received from people who have worked with me.
“My experience with Marina was amazing and changed my life! She helped me to eat better, to find balance in my life. I am smarter about my purchases now, enjoy my grocery shopping, and am inspired to prepare healthy, delicious meals for me and my family. Marina is truly dedicated and very knowledgeable Health Coach who will change your life for better!”
- Susan, SC
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“I was hopeless and thought I would never find a reason for why I was constantly tired until my friend recommended me to work with a health and wellness coach, who had helped her in the past. It was the best referral ever. I met with Marina twice a week for six months. She helped me create better daily habits, taught me about the importance of proper hydration, and we even shopped for appropriate supplies together! I have learned about the beauty of eating hygiene, and the presence of toxins in my daily life. I was able to address my multiple questions and concerns in between the sessions. She is smart, attentive, and very thorough. Amazing coach!”
- Sarah, Arlington, Virginia, September 2021, interior designer
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“I used to suffer from extreme migraines that would impair my everyday life. I was constantly tired and dealing with terrible mood issues. It made no sense to me why I was feeling this way when I thought I was doing everything correctly. Endless doctor visits never helped, and I was left feeling hopeless. Marina helped me realize that the problem was quite simple, gluten. Eliminating this one simple ingredient from my meals immediately stopped my migraines and increased my overall mood and energy. I finally feel like myself again. The roots of vitality helped me understand the negative effects gluten has on our bodies and how it influences inflammation. I finally found the main culprit of my migraines! Marina was extremely dedicated to helping me and she truly advocated for my health and well-being. Through ongoing sessions Marina taught me how to easily substitute gluten for other more nutritious foods that makes me feel better than ever. Thank you ‘Roots of Vitality!”
- Evelyn, Spring hill Virginia, May 2022, Entrepreneur
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“I am incredibly grateful for ‘The Roots of Vitality’. Their expertise and holistic treatments helped me regain control of my health. I never thought I could feel this amazing! Marina’s approach goes beyond addressing the symptoms and she truly finds the root cause of all my issues and takes the time to understand. Thank you for helping me achieve a healthier and happier life.”
- Anna, Potomac Maryland, October 2022, Software engineer
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“I was so indeed of a health and wellness coach even though I thought I was doing everything I possibly could to be healthy. I was eating clean, exercising, and even following the latest wellness trends. However, I no matter what I did, I constantly felt tried, struggled with sleep, and was overweight. Working with marina for 6 months, improved my symptoms and let me lose weight. She walked me through changing my lifestyle step by step and even led me to transform the health of my family. She taught me that there was no such thing as a low gluten diet. She asked me to eliminate certain foods and guided me on how to make the correct substitutions. I am so thankful for the useful tips I was also able to incorporate into my daily routine pertaining to cleaning the house. Marina informed me about the harmful chemicals that commercial cleaning supplies spread across the house, and quickly advised me several toxin free cleaning supplies to keep me and my family in the healthiest possible environment. “
-Racheal M., Great Falls, Virginia, August 2022, Senior Partner
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“ I thought my depression was something that was a part of me forever and could only be masked through day to day medications until I found ‘The Roots of Vitality’. Marina not only offered me treatment but also deep understanding and compassion. She listens…Through various holistic and functional approaches, food sensitivity test, and stress management technics, I learned that my depressed mood was a result of my poor diet and lifestyle habits. Who knew it could have been this simple. Overtime, there was a complete shift in my mental well-being. Taking the supplements and daily regimes per Marina’s recommendation, I have never felt better. She is also so pretty! ’’
- Elizabeth, McLean Virginia, December 2022, Student
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"Marina’s deep knowledge of nutrition really helped me to identify foods that were perceived as healthy but, in reality, loaded with sugar, and preservatives. She helped me to eliminated those foods from my diet. In addition , Marina explained me the importance to avoid gluten and dairy and taught me how to substitute those with healthier options. I increased my daily walks , lost 10lb and could not be happier! Highly recommend you to work with Health and Wellness coach!"
- Trisha, Potomac MD
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“I used to suffer from extreme acne. Every time I would go to the dermatologist, they would prescribe me medication and topical creams. My mom suggested I try the alternative route and start to work with someone who could help me eat better to maybe detox my body. The Roots of Vitality was recommended to us by mom’s friend. I decided to start working with Marina and quickly began to watch my skin transform. Marina helped me understand what a major influence gut-health has in overall skin health. She recommended me to eliminate gluten and dairy from my diet along with some other food which I was sensitive to ( the food sensitivity test is such an informative test!). I no longer have any issues with acne, and I finally feel confident in myself again. I am forever grateful for someone having so much knowledge and immediate understanding of I needed to do so begin my healing. Marina asks so many questions and it is clear that she really cares!"
- Alessandra, Falls church, Virginia, January 2023, Student
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"I went to Marina hoping to lose weight and to learn healthy lifestyle tools. By age 50 I was completely confused about what is considered healthy as opposed to unhealthy. My cholesterol was dangerously high, and my sleep was terrible. I worked with Marina for three months. She helped me make gradual changes in my diet, adjusted my dining window, and educated me on the hidden sugar and oils that impact food sensitivities and gut health. I slowly started gaining my energy back which let me start my daily walks again. Beyond elevating my energy, happiness, and motivation levels, I clearly learned how to nourish my body, my mind, and my soul.. My family eats much healthier! There is no way to express how grateful I am for her guidance, and for giving me health tools for life."
- Michelle K., Chevy Chase, Maryland, March 2023, project manager consultant
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"Learning about Healthy foods and doing grocery shopping together with Marina was absolutely life changing. She helped me discover a lots of healthy food items and taught me how to read labels. Sessions with Marina were filled with clear guidelines for a healthy lifestyle, easy nutritional advices and simple cooking techniques, and recipes. Thank you The Roots of Vitality! Whole my family now eats Healthy!"
- Terry Arlington, VA
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"Working with Marina as my health coach helped me to make lots of changes for a better healthier self. Her attention to my needs and guidance allowed me to make powerful changes in my every day habits and to feel more energized and nourished inside and out. Marina’s knowledge of making better food choices not only allowed me to improve my eating habits but my entire family eats healthier! Work with Marina , it will be a life changing experience for you and your family!"
- Alexandra, Herndon VA, stay home mom of three
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I started working with Marina February of this year. I very selective about eating ( not big fan about eating fruit and vegetables ).S he made so many great suggestions regarding substitutions, brands to use and portion sizes. I never thought I would eat like this! I have lost weight - 15 pounds now. I would highly recommend Marina as Health and Wellness coach. She is very smart, passionate and patient practitioner."
- Stacy, WV 2023
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“Just from our initial meeting, I knew this was the right place for me. Marina is just a wonderful, patient, and encouraging health coach. We started working together about a year ago and still meet regularly. The Root of Vitality is truly the best!”
- Grace, D.C., July 2023, stay at home mom
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“You absolutely need to work with Marina if you want a better understanding of food and holistic approach to health. She is very committed and passionate. Marina’s guidance helped me eat better and gain my energy back. Marina has dramatically improved my life and for that I am very grateful!”
- Natalia, Vienna VA