The L.E.A.N. Programs® are a family of workshops developed by “America’s Pediatrician” Dr. William Sears and Exercise Physiologist, Sean Foy, MA. These educational programs utilize Dr. Sears’ simple techniques for parents and children in making nutrition fun, tasty, and easy to understand and implement. By adopting a healthy lifestyle, a child’s learning, behavior, happiness, performance, and attitude are positively impacted.
Dr.Sears’ L.E.A.N. Essentials is a fun, interactive and educational course for young people between the ages of 12 and 19 years– it’s a great step towards learning more about nutrition and healthy living for their own lives! The Program focuses on the four pillars of health:
Participants are provided the basic framework to begin moving towards healthier choices and behaviors in one short course taught by Trisha Miltimore, a Certified L.E.A.N Coach. Students learn through direct instruction and group participation. Important topics discussed include:
Youth soon find out that healthy eating can taste great…and it can be easy too!

"According to the girls feedback Trisha made a positive and lasting impression at the conference. Her professionalism and dedication to youth empowerment is inspirational to all around her. "
• Kelly Howard, YMCA/YWCA of the Central Okanagan