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Our Mission, Vision and What Makes Us Differnt

Where natural healing meets lasting wellness.

At OWHN, we believe true healing begins with understanding, education, and the proper support.
Our approach is simple yet powerful: We help you understand your body, remove the roadblocks to wellness, and restore your health naturally.

Said, we help you uncover why—and guide your body back to wellness, naturally.

Our Mission

Community healing through education and natural solutions.
We are passionate about empowering individuals with knowledge and personalized, natural care—so you can take control of your health, feel better, and help your community thrive.

Our Vision

Thrive naturally. Restore your wellness. Age strong.
We envision a future where vibrant health is the norm, not the exception. Our goal is to help you feel strong, energetic, and well—at every stage of life.


What Makes Us Different?

  • We don’t chase symptoms—we find and fix the root cause.
  • We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all plans—everything is personalized for you.
  • We don’t give up—because your health matters too much.


Whether you’re dealing with fatigue, inflammation, or chronic conditions—or want to feel your best again—we’ll walk this journey with you, every step of the way.


Would you like to take the first step and see how we can assist you? Yes? Great...

Contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Nutrition Response Testing

Your body has an operating system—and we test how well it’s running.

Just as a car has an engine or a computer has a motherboard, your body operates through its nervous system. (Specifically, the autonomic nervous system) It controls everything—your organs, energy, digestion, hormones, and healing.

With Nutrition Response Testing, we safely and non-invasively check how your nervous system is functioning.
If it’s stressed, we can pinpoint where the problem is, what’s causing it, and what to do to fix it—before it becomes a bigger issue.

Then, using whole-food nutritional supplements, we support those areas so your body can run smoothly again—like a tune-up for your health.

That’s where natural healing begins.

Individually Designed Clinical Nutrition Program

Once we’ve tested your body’s “operating system” through Nutrition Response Testing, we know exactly where your body needs support and why.
From there, we create a program that’s completely unique to you.

Your plan is designed around what your body is asking for—no guessing, no generic protocols.
We use the information from your nervous system to determine which organs, glands, or systems are under stress and what nutrients they need to repair and restore function.

Each supplement we recommend is made from high-quality, whole-food ingredients, designed to work in harmony with your body, not against it, and has no side effects. These natural formulas nourish weak areas, strengthen your body’s foundation, and help your system rebalance—naturally and effectively. As your body begins to heal, we adjust your program to keep it in sync with your progress.


Our goal is not to relieve symptoms—it’s to restore your health at its root so you can thrive with energy, clarity, and confidence.


Would you like that? To Trive and age strong? Call today to receive a complimentary consultation.

Uncover the Root Cause with Nutrition Response Testing (NRT)

Most people chase symptoms, trying one thing after another—without ever knowing why they don’t feel well. Even in traditional medicine, the focus is often on managing symptoms based on a complaint or blood work, but this approach does not uncover the underlying cause.


At OWHN, we do things differently. Through Nutrition Response Testing, we look deeper—beyond the symptom—to identify what’s truly causing the body to function incorrectly.


This safe, non-invasive testing helps us identify the underlying issues—such as toxins, food sensitivities, immune challenges, and nutritional deficiencies—that are preventing your body from healing.


Once we understand what’s blocking your health, we create a personalized plan tailored to you, utilizing whole-food supplements to restore balance and vitality.


We don’t treat disease—we help your body stop creating the conditions for it.
That’s the difference between sick care and 
well care—and that’s where true healing begins.

Consultation With Nutritionist — Nicholson, PA — Optimal Whole Health & Nutrition

Meet the Magic Behind Optimal Whole Health & Nutrition

Meet Gina Yarrish

Your Natural Health Provider

Gina Yarrish is a passionate Functional Wellness Practitioner with a deep commitment to natural healing. With a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, certification in Touch for Health Kinesiology, and extensive training in Nutrition Response Testing™ (NRT), Gina has spent over 20 years dedicated to the practice of alternative health. She is a living testament to the power of these methods, having personally experienced their benefits.

Meet Gina Yarrish

Your Natural Health Provider

I didn’t start out in natural health — I found it because I needed it.

Gina Yarrish is a dedicated Natural Health Provider with over 20 years of experience in natural and holistic health. Her deep commitment to helping others heal stems from her own firsthand experience with the limitations of conventional medicine and the powerful results of natural healing.

With a background in Traditional Chinese Medicine, certification in Touch for Health Kinesiology, and advanced training in Nutrition Response Testing™ (NRT), Gina combines science, intuition, and compassion to uncover the root causes of health issues. Through this process, she helps her clients restore balance, strengthen the body, and achieve lasting wellness using whole-food nutrition and herbal support.

Gina believes true health comes from understanding why the body isn’t healing — and giving it what it needs to recover naturally. Her approach focuses on “well care,” not symptom management, empowering clients to take charge of their health and live with energy, clarity, and purpose.

Recognized for her leadership and impact in holistic wellness, Gina was named one of the Top 20 Influential Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2025. She continues to educate and inspire individuals to take a proactive role in their health through community workshops, practitioner training, and one-on-one care at Optimal Whole Health & Nutrition (OWHN).

As a practitioner, Gina believes Nutrition Response Testing is the most effective tool for identifying the root causes of health problems. Through NRT, she helps her clients pinpoint underlying issues and provides tailored wellness programs using whole food and herbal supplements to restore and optimize their health.

Gina’s Vision:
Her goal is simple yet profound—to make 
Well Care accessible and affordable for everyone. She envisions a world where individuals recover, maintain their health, and live thriving, happy lives without the reliance on conventional medicine.

Gina’s Personal Health Journey:
For 15 years, Gina struggled with allergy issues, emotional stress, and chronic health problems that conventional medicine only treated with prescriptions, offering temporary relief but never resolving the root causes. Over time, her health worsened, and she even faced a heart issue. It was during this challenging period that she discovered the power of Nutrition Response Testing™ (NRT). This transformative approach became the turning point in her journey to health and led her to become a dedicated NRT practitioner herself.

Why She Does It:
Helping people regain their health is Gina's passion. Her personal health struggles fuel her commitment to supporting others on their healing journeys. This deep-rooted love for helping others is evident in the results she achieves, and it fills her heart and soul.

A Special Part of Gina’s Story:
Gina’s story is one of resilience and the importance of chosen family. Orphaned as an infant, she met her biological family after 50 years. However, she believes family isn’t defined by blood—it’s the connections we make and the relationships we nurture. At OWHN, Gina considers everyone who walks through our doors as part of her extended family, here to heal, grow, and thrive together.


Optimal Whole Health & Nutrition:
Let us be your go-to resource for all your health needs. Whether you're looking to resolve chronic health issues, boost your energy, or maintain wellness at any stage of life, we are here to help you thrive naturally.

Gina’s Personal Health Journey:

For years, I followed everything I was told to do. I went to the doctors, took the medications, followed the instructions — and still, I wasn’t getting better.

What started as allergies and sinus infections turned into years of antibiotics, over-the-counter drugs, and endless prescriptions. Z-Pak, Augmentin, Tylenol Sinus — you name it, I tried it. I was exhausted, foggy, and overwhelmed. My medicine cabinet looked like a pharmacy, yet my body felt worse. Each visit ended with one more prescription and no explanation of why I was sick.


I remember thinking, “Why does no one ever take something away instead of adding more?”


It was frustrating, defeating, and honestly, scary. My health kept spiraling — until my body finally said enough.

That’s when I discovered Nutrition Response Testing™ (NRT). For the first time, someone helped me look deeper — not at my symptoms, but at what was causing them. Through NRT, I learned that my body wasn’t broken; it was trying to tell me something. Once I began supporting it with whole-food nutrition and natural supplements, everything changed. My energy returned. My symptoms disappeared. My body finally began to heal.

That transformation didn’t just restore my health — it changed my purpose. I became a certified NRT practitioner so I could help others find the same answers I spent years searching for.

Why She Does It

Helping people regain their health isn’t just Gina’s career—it’s her calling. Her own struggles give her deep empathy for those who feel frustrated, dismissed, or stuck in the cycle of “managing” symptoms. Every success story fuels her passion and reaffirms her conviction that the body can heal when provided with the right support.

✨ A Special Part of Gina’s Story

Gina’s life is also a story of resilience and the beauty of chosen family. Orphaned as an infant, she reunited with her biological family 50 years later—a powerful reminder that family isn’t only about blood, but about connection, love, and shared purpose.

At Optimal Whole Health & Nutrition, Gina extends that same sense of family to every person who walks through the door. She believes in creating a space where people can heal, grow, and thrive—together.

 Optimal Whole Health & Nutrition

Let us be your trusted partner in health. Whether you’re looking to resolve chronic symptoms, boost your energy, or maintain lifelong wellness, OWHN is here to help you thrive naturally—with care that’s personal, empowering, and rooted in truth.

Comprehensive Services to Transform Your Health

Explore the range of services offered at Optimal Whole Health and Nutrition:

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Meet the Magic Behind Optimal Whole Health & Nutrition

Gina Yarrish is a Holistic Wellness Practitioner. She has a degree in Traditional Chinese medicine, is certified through Touch for Health Kinesiology, and is a Practitioner in Nutritional Response Testing. In the past 20 years, she has had a strong interest in alternative health, practicing it and living proof of it. She believes Nutrition Response Testing is the most effective tool for determining underlying health problem (s) and provides specific programs using whole food and herbal supplements to optimize individual health. Gina is passionate about helping people and seems to have excellent results daily.

Gina Yarrish is a Holistic Wellness Practitioner. She has a degree in Traditional Chinese medicine, is certified through Touch for Health Kinesiology, and is a Practitioner in Nutritional Response Testing. In the past 20 years, she has had a strong interest in alternative health, practicing it and living proof of it. She believes Nutrition Response Testing is the most effective tool for determining underlying health problem (s) and provides specific programs using whole food and herbal supplements to optimize individual health. Gina is passionate about helping people and seems to have excellent results daily.


Gina's vision is to provide affordable Well Care so people can recover, be healthy, and live a thriving, happy life. 


Goals: 


Affordable health care Create a thriving community of healthy folks. HAVE OWHN be the go-to for all your health needs.

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    I can’t say enough about Optimal Whole Health and Nutrition and its family. I started with what I felt was several health issues about 12 weeks ago. I am now happy to say that I feel so much better. Right from the first week I slept so much better than I ever did. I don’t have body aches anymore. My energy is back to when I was young. I am so satisfied with them. They are very helpful and kind.


    -S.H.

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    After years of struggling with exhaustion and stomach issues—mostly related to food and diagnosed as IBS—I finally decided to give Optimal Whole Health & Nutrition a try. Despite trying every supplement you can imagine (probiotics, colostrum, etc.) and seeking help from a gastroenterologist, I was always told it was just IBS. But I knew there was something deeper going on.


    The past 3 years of extreme fatigue had been especially tough, but since starting with OWHN, I’ve noticed a huge improvement. My energy levels have significantly increased, and I’m now able to handle stress much better. One of the biggest wins has been with meal planning. I’ve finally stopped overcomplicating it and realized that simple, balanced meals are the key.


    If you’re struggling with chronic fatigue, gut issues, or just feeling like you can’t get to the root of your health problems, I highly recommend giving OWHN a call. It’s made all the difference for me!


    -C.H.

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    I started going to OWHN to get better control over my sugar levels and also to feel better. In the past, I've tried western medicine and doctors - medicine that made me feel sick, it kinda worked but it messed my whole system up. I felt severe pains in my stomach along with feeling nauseated. It messed with my overall gut health too. Since coming to OWHN I've dropped 100 points in glucose levels and maintained these levels! Overall, I am feeling much better. My gut health is good now and I just feel much healthier and more energetic. I highly suggest trying a more natural route over the traditional route. I've already told numerous people how it has helped me. It's healthier and you feel way better. IT WORKS!


    -C.L.

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    Before coming to OWHN I wasn't feeling well at all. I was very worried something was drastically wrong within the body. I experienced 2 weeks of nausea and was unsure what to do.  I did not want to see a medical doctor and have prescriptions shoved at me. I wanted my body back on track, and I strongly feel pills only mask the problem, I wanted to heal.


    When I initially joined OWHN, I was taking OTC Pepto Bismol, antacids, along with over 25 different supplements without any change in energy or body healing - and now I’m only on 5 whole food supplements from OWHN and an amazing healing process has begun!

    Since being on OWHN Supplements, all my morning pain is GONE. I am eating properly, by implementing protein, healthy fats and carbs that are discussed in nutritional coaching - I am becoming increasingly aware of the proper fuel my body needs through these wonderful instructional sessions. I changed my diet, and it has drastically changed my body and energy levels, even my skin feels different; and people are noticing, especially my hairdresser and my masseuse, both of whom I see regularly. My nervous system is healing and it's affecting me greatly. I’m implementing breathing exercises to increase calm and manage stress levels.

    My body has begun to tighten; I notice a difference when looking in the mirror at my overall form, and I am gaining energy, plus my sleep pattern is gradually increasing.  Healing takes time.  It doesn’t happen overnight!  But this is the type of time I am willing to put in for my health and longevity Â…. and it's working!!!!


    If you are thinking about going to OWHN, I highly recommend it. I would say put in the time and work at it, and you'll see results and meet all the goals you hope to achieve!  I AM!!!!!!


    -P.S.

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    This is a wonderful caring business.  I feel heard and appreciate the help and support from everyone!   If you are open to being well and sustaining good health, this is the place for you.


    -F.D.

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    Great place! They have helped me get my health back.


    -J.K.

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    I ate anything I wanted and made excuses for what I wanted to eat to fit into my low-card diet even if it wasn't low-card. Now, I am very aware of the food and the way it's prepared, that I eat. I am making more of my dinners form scratch with natural ingredients. I am educated to the toxins and chemicals that are in foods and I stay away from them. 


    -R.C. 

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    My daughter Gloria had difficulty concentrating and focusing for any period of time. Her teachers said she was impulsive. For the first time in Gloria's 4 years of school, the teachers not only have seen a huge improvement but also say that Gloria is a "pleasure" to work with. As a mom, I feel Gloria has always had qualities that people didn't see. After her diet change, her teachers finally saw those wonderful qualities. 


    -Jodi M. 

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    I had hair loss. The loss had stopped.


    -A.B

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    My diet was terrible. I was constantly played by Allergies, most of which had never been identified. I had a Sinus infection almost every month. My energy level was mostly down. My diet is heathier now that I know which foods to avoid... I've had 2 Sinus infections in 6 years. The amazing part is that I worked through them in 3 days instead of the ongoing 11 days of Antibiotics which upset my stomach and my yeast imbalance. The energy level is back to what it was in my 40's. I'm now 66. 


    -J.D

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    My moods were getting worse and worse right before my cycle. Each month, a new day was added to the already many days of moodiness. My patience was short and my temper blunt! I didn't like myself and that made me not want to be around anyone. Now, well let's see. Each day seems better than the last. Each month there is less moodiness. I feel better about my appearance. I feel more active and more social. I feel I can control my temper now. I know that it will take more time to get to the 100% I want to be, but now I also know I can do it!


    -K.F

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    I felt a loss of energy. I wanted to be energetic and "fit". I also was about 15 pounds overweight and seemed unable to lose the weight. I now feel and am energetic. I have very active full days. I have lost 12 pounds and have been able to keep them off! I feel good!


    -J.T.

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    I had palpitations and bad headaches plus stomach problems. I was not feeling good at all. I felt a closed in feeling. I felt faint most of the times. Now, I am feeling so much improved. I am more like my old self again.


    -H.M.

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    I had no idea there is so much science to this style of treatment. The staff educated me with ease and we had a most wonderful discussion that could have lasted hours. What wonderful people to have met. Thank you for a great afternoon Missy, Gina, and Thad! With your sincerity and love for the community as well as your products/services, you will see your business grow by the week if not day and build great relationships. Keep up the good work! A pleasure to meet you all.


    -C.N.

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    I started my journey at OWHN tired, with brain fog, and digestive issues.  I now have the energy to workout, I feel like myself again and I’m healthier than I have been in years!  The best part is it is not done with medication it is all through natural supplements.


    -S.S.

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    I have been so happy and satisfied with my experience with OWH.  I found Gina to be thorough, very knowledgeable and compassionate .  She has successfully treated each of my issues and I will continue to seek support and help with any issues in the future.


    -S.A.

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    This experience has helped me. The staff is very caring and helpful.


    -T.M.

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    Very good staff and Gina is great. I feel awesome since ive started with care!


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Embark on a transformative journey with Optimal Whole Health and Nutrition, where your well-being is our top priority. Say goodbye to the cycle of symptom management, and let's work together to unveil a healthier, happier you. Book your consultation now!