About
Fuel to Flourish first started as a hobby that allowed for creative expression and the sharing of nutrition and body image snippets through one dietitian’s lens.
Through both her professional work and personal living, it became clear to founder Ashley Homrich that there were countless people who were being taken advantage of by the Wellness Industry — manifesting through burnout, grief, depression, anxiety, compulsive exercise and disordered eating.
Leaving behind the corporate wellness world, Ashley sought to find new ways to change how communities can reclaim their well-being through better access to collaborative care.
Through her community nutrition and well-being workshops, she’s passionate about bringing people together to help them collectively heal and connect through food, culture, and story-sharing. Similarly, she enjoys working together one-on-one by getting to know people on a more intimate level and witnessing their strength and self-compassion grow.
Ashley is a registered dietitian nutritionist and an active member of the Hunger and Environmental Nutrition (HEN), Public Health/Community Nutrition, and Behavioral Health Nutrition (BHN) Dietetic Practice Groups.
The Fuel to Flourish Philosophy
Respect the learning process.
Hard days are inevitable. Together, we can move through setbacks and negative moments, all of which play a part in progress and evolving. Set healthy boundaries while holding space for learning.
Live life in the gray.
Approach health and wellness in a way that allows getting through hard days without going to extremes. Find tools that fuel your body, mind, and community — and support a sustainable, balanced way of life.
Nourish from a place of wholeness.
Honor the whole human in each of us and recognize we’re more than just a body, even if dominant culture says differently. Go beyond the numbers that define the physical — to include mental health and emotional wellness.
Appreciate the beauty in being.
To be alive is to be human. Take time to notice the inner and outer worlds — and be respectful and honest when needing to rest. Honor your individual self and the interdependence of community.
Open up, and release.
You don’t need to hit rock bottom before you seek help. Real change starts by having authentic, honest conversations — with yourself and your community — to release the guilt and shame that comes with silence.
There is always hope.
Move away from the empty promises and falsehoods that prey on vulnerabilities. Know there is a better way. Get curious about who is represented and honored — and move forward towards an equitable society.