Julieann Hartley
I'm a nutritional therapist and board certified music therapist planning on tackling the Appalachian Trail, starting April 2015. During the day, I work with children and adults with disabilities, helping them achieve their developmental goals with music therapy. In the evenings, I run a nutritional therapy consultation company, helping clients with a variety of symptoms! My goal is to hike the A.T. with the nutrient dense foods (think grain free, grass-fed meats and veggies kind of thing), so I can hike efficiently and have time to forage local wild edibles along the way. I also plan on being a bit of a minstrel, earning my keep at the occasional hostel and hut by entertaining the other hikers with my stories and songs. I hope to inspire other hikers to make music, eat well and appreciate each step of the journey. For more information about nutritional therapy, visit my website at: www.wildatheartnutrition.com
Posts
Healthy Foods to Send Your Paleo Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker
We all have that friend who went paleo or has a list of intolerances about a mile long. Perhaps you happen to have a particularly food sensitive
Tooth powder vs. Toothpaste: The Light and Non-Toxic Alternative
Use tooth powder. It's much lighter, safer for you, safer and cheaper. Hmm, so fresh and holistic. Have you ever tried a tooth powder
Nut-free, Grain-free Dehydrated Coconut Granola Recipe
I think I discovered a backpacking food heaven. My mouth is already watering. I've been playing around with different dehydrated food recipes
5 Strange (And Very Nutritious) Foods for a Thru-Hike
Life is full of strange and wonderful adventures, including the Appalachian Trail. Why not take some of these strange, but extremely nutritious
Electrolytes for Backpacking: What You Need to Know
Dehydration is a total buzz kill and can often take people off the trail for a few days. The answer? Electrolytes. After strenuous activity, most
The Jerk(y)-Off: The Only Jerky Review You’ll Ever Need
*I apologize for anyone I offended with the title of this article. My 12-year-old side just couldn't help it. Welcome to the Jerk(y)-Off. Who
I Almost Died Today: Swept Away By a Flash Flood
Today, I almost died. My poles and my thunder thighs saved my life. Please, read and share my story as a precaution to all the hikers out
5 Tips from a Nutritionist to Prepare for the Appalachian Trail
"You should probably gain some weight"... Said no one to me ever, until this past weekend. Julieann Hartley, Nutritional Therapist, backpacking