Rebecca Woolley — Health and Nutrition Teacher

Rebecca works with our children to help them recognize nutritious foods and ways to make their bodies strong and healthy. Rebecca has a passion for nutrition and eating well. She has a particular interest in raw food preparation and its dietary benefits. She believes that building a strong nutritional foundation in children leads the way to a lifetime of health and harmony.

Rebecca received her B.A. in psychology with a focus on child development from Northern Illinois University. After working as a behavioral counselor with children ages infant to 16 years old at Mooseheart Child City and School in Illinois, Rebecca returned to school to expand her knowledge of the mind and body connection. When she graduated from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy, she moved to San Diego in a quest to find more alternative ways of healing.

Her studies here have included working for over 5 years with Dr. Barnet Meltzer, a Del Mar physician and surgeon who is well-known as an authority in the field of Preventive Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Clinical Nutrition. Rebecca is currently enrolled at the International University of Professional Studies working on her doctorate degree in Health Sciences.

In her personal life, Rebecca is an athlete who loves to run and swim in the ocean. She practices meditation, embraces a vegetarian lifestyle, and has a broad spectrum of healthy living habits. Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband Chris and playing with her toddler son Benjamin. Rebecca and Benny share a love of eating well, exercise and a love of life!