About Us

Owner, Shadia Hawley, started Pleasing Palate in 2011 when she wanted to offer healthy food options to the DMV area. What started out as catering gourmet healthy cuisine, led her to offer additional holistic options to heal and detoxify the body. After receiving her Master of Science in Integrative Health Sciences in 2018, she used her culinary skills to create Organic products that provide natural ways to optimize a healthy lifestyle. 

With a focus on the detoxification process, she began offering cold-pressed juice cleanses to help nourish and aide the body in eliminating toxins. Realizing the importance of mental health in the ability to reach full vitality, she returned to obtain her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She also became Certified in Iridology, which is another holistic tool to offer nutritional and holistic support. The ultimate goal is to restore Qi (Chi) in our bodies. This requires a holistic approach, which is the mind(mental health), body(physical health), and spirit (spiritual health). 

This journey culminated in the establishment of Shadia’s Wellness and Holistic Care, a therapeutic center where we strive to restore Qi(Chi)!