Anou is currently studying at Coachville to get her ICF coaching certificate in Coaching. Meanwhile she is continuing to coach and consult using her skills learned since her studies in nutrition began in 1979. She received a diploma from University of Natural Medicine while on track for a PhD in Natural Health Sciences in which she will focus on health and nutrition. Also, she has a Masters in Architecture from the University of New Mexico, and a BA in Painting and French literature from Bennington College.
Her journey into health began in 1979 after graduating from Bennington. Within 6 months of graduation she quit smoking, drinking alcohol, eating sugar, dairy, animal foods, and processed foods. She began to read everything she could get her hands on about nutrition, and health. At first, it never occurred to her that she could make a career of it. She was just reading for her own edification. While she was studying for her Masters in Architecture, she preferred to read and study about health and alternative medicine. She wrote a thesis entitled "Healing Environments: Physical, Spiritual, and Psychological Factors in Architecture that Promote Health." Her interest in Health continued to grow as she practiced architecture. Finally, she decided to make the commitment to her real interest.
She has completed the coursework for her PhD in Health Sciences. She has discovered the ultimate lifestyle for health, which is based on eating raw, organic, living foods. It includes drinking green juice or smoothies every day. She loves it, and can't wait to share what she knows with friends, clients, and whomever is interested.