The Grocery Girl is founded by the vision of Amy Yates. Amy founded the company in 2015 after becoming a Holistic Nutritionist. 

Amy has always had a passion to help others understand the connection between spiritual, emotional and physical health. She has spent over 15 years in the health and fitness industry, working in hospitals, schools, and churches.

Amy did her undergraduate work at ACU in Abilene, Graduate work at Baylor University, and received her certification by the Nutritional Therapy association, and board certification by NANP. Amy is also certified by the ACSM.  She has numerous group fitness certifications and serves as a health adviser on both local and state boards for SHAC. 

The Gold Monarch Healing Center in Abilene, Texas uses Amy as their resident nutritional therapist and fitness instructor. The facility focuses on wholeness from a body, soul, and spirit perspective, and Amy's expertise in all of these areas makes her an invaluable part of their organization.

Amy's compassion and knowledge combine in a unique way to empower you to truly become the healthiest "you" that you can.

Written Publications

Amy has been a contributor in many different online and print publications. She has been published in The Nutritional Therapist journal and with the Nutritional Therapy Association.

Amy also regularly posts helpful tips on healthy eating on her blog and on her Instagram account, @amy_yates_nutrition