Story & Lesson Highlights with Yuliia Khomynska

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Yuliia Khomynska. Check out our conversation below.

Yuliia, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
I think many people quietly struggle with the fear of aging. You can see it in the trends around us: constant procedures, endless injections, extreme Ozempic-thinness that’s spreading through celebrities and social media. There’s this belief that staying young on the outside is the only way to stay valuable.
But the truth is, real youth doesn’t come from your face or your weight. It comes from your inner sense of peace, your mental and physical health, the way you care for yourself and the people close to you. That part rarely gets attention, because everyone is so busy trying not to look older.
So yes, I think the silent struggle most people carry is the fear of aging — and the pressure to outrun it.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello, I’m Yuliia Khomynska, and I’m excited to be back in VoyageLA.
My first feature shared the beginning of my journey, but today I want to introduce a different side of my work. I’m a certified nutritionist (Instagram: @kaminski.nutrition) with a background as a physical therapist, and my focus is helping people rebuild their health in a meaningful, sustainable way.

Over time, I noticed something many people experience but rarely talk about: you’re not technically “sick,” yet you don’t feel healthy either. It’s this uncomfortable middle space where energy drops, digestion becomes unpredictable, hormones shift, sleep suffers — but medical tests still come back “normal.” That leaves people frustrated, confused, and honestly a little scared, because something is wrong, but no one can name it.

That realization shaped the work I do now. Through nutrition, metabolic support, hormonal balance, movement, and elements of traditional Chinese and herbal medicine, I help people navigate that gap — the space between not having a diagnosis and still not feeling well. The changes can be transformative: better digestion, stronger immunity, improved energy, reduced pain, more stable hormones, even support with fertility concerns.

My goal is simple: to help people feel like themselves again. To move them out of that “almost fine, but not really” place and into a state where their body feels aligned, supported, and alive.

I’m grateful to share this part of my story today and to continue doing the work that helps people feel truly well.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
I think bonds start to break when we drift away from reality. It happens quietly — we get absorbed in social media, in our own thoughts, plans, and constant digital noise. And without noticing it, we become less present with the people around us. Distance grows not because something went wrong, but because our attention slowly moved somewhere else.

What restores connection is coming back to the present. Even a small digital detox reminds us how grounding real conversations, real experiences, and real time together can be. Online interactions are great, but they can’t replace genuine human presence — the kind that builds trust, warmth, and closeness in a way no screen ever will.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I’m 30 now, so I still consider myself young — but if I could say one kind thing to my 20-year-old self, I’d tell her this: don’t stress so much about that history exam. You won’t even remember half of those dates later, and life will teach you everything you actually need to know.
Follow what inspires you, trust your instincts, and allow yourself to dream bigger. The things that excite you today will become the foundation of your success later.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies in the wellness and nutrition industry is the idea that health comes from quick fixes. The industry loves to tell itself that a single supplement, a detox tea, a trendy diet, or a ‘miracle’ ingredient can replace consistency, balance, or real lifestyle changes. It sells the fantasy that results should be fast, effortless, and Instagram-ready.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
I think the biggest misunderstanding about my legacy will be the idea that I was ‘just about nutrition.’ People often see the surface of my work — food, habits, routines — and assume it’s only about what’s on the plate. But the truth is, my work has always been about something much deeper: metabolic health, hormones, the nervous system, the way stress shapes the body, and how emotional wellbeing affects everything.

Nutrition is simply the doorway. The real work lives in helping people understand their bodies, reconnect with themselves, and feel genuinely well — not just look like they’re trying to be.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaminski.nutrition/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuliia-khomynska-40911228a/