About Our Store

Barbara received her B.S. in Nutrition from UMass Amherst and has followed her passion of passing along her knowledge of helping others achieve total body balance, to recover from injuries, and recover from minor or major illnesses. Barbara is also a Certified Herbalist, and Office Manager for The Naturopathic Doctors at The Integrative Health Group adjacent to Better Life Whole Foods.

She has been with Better Life Whole Foods for over 24 years providing consultative customer service to anyone seeking professional health and wellness guidance. Barbara is very proud of her children and grandchildren that carry on her traditions of Native American Culture and Heritage.

Talyn is a Springfield, Massachusetts native that advocates for and lives a natural and holistic lifestyle. Through plant-based veganism, environmentally friendly initiatives and approaches, herbalism, gardening, fitness, photography, music and art, they have expanded their pursuits and interest in nature and personal growth.

Talyn graduated from Holyoke Community College and earned their Bachelor’s in Psychology from Thomas Edison State University. They served honorably in the United States Navy as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate and upon embarking on a new chapter in life, became a licensed Massage Therapist. In the short time, they have been at the store, they have taken over our social media and artistic marketing displays.

Talyn has great knowledge of herbs, veganism and clean eating habits. They pay excellent attention to detail, have a passion for learning, an incredible sense of patience and excel in compassionate customer service.

Doreen’s interest in nutrition, wellness, and health came in the 80’s when Joe Weider and bodybuilding phenomena exploded. She became a dedicated gym rat for years and committed herself mentally and physically to training to enter bodybuilding competitions. That experience taught her self-discipline and the importance of exercise and proper eating habits. She had always worked in the clothing retail industry and realized her strengths in the merchandising realm where could utilize her creativity as an outlet and a way of expressing herself.

After many years of marriage and raising children, she stepped into the landscaping field where she was able to expanded her creativity through landscape design. The beauty of nature pulled her into the hiking world and that continues her journey and quest for inner peace.

Doreen came to Better Life Whole Foods in her later years looking for a way to give back to the community and always hungry to continue learning about self-care, nutrition, wellness, and supplementation. Doreen finds this field exciting and vast while being a perfect fit for her personality.

Every day she looks forward to meeting new people, listening to their needs, and sharing her expertise while learning something new as part of her service to bettering lives! See you at the store!

Miklos purchased Better Life Whole Foods in 2022, but has been part of the community for years. His passion for whole, clean, organic, and local foods let him to take on the challenge of growing Better Life Whole Foods.