My Story

I suffered for many years with vague symptoms that came and went. I had various aches and pains, fatigue, tingling/numbness, and GI issues that didn’t fit nicely into a box. My doctor sent me for numerous tests, but my results always came back “normal”. The problem was that I didn’t feel well. I kept searching for answers because I didn’t want to settle for “just trying to survive”. I wanted to thrive! I later found out that “normal” was not necessarily “optimal”. My goal was to have optimal health. I had young children and I wanted to be healthy for them. I wanted to be energetic and excited to participate in life. I dabbled in and explored a variety of Complementary Medical approaches such as TCM, Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Homeopathy over the years and they all helped me improve my health in some way. This journey into alternative/complementary medicine is also what eventually lead to my discovery of Functional Medicine. It was through FM and the various in depth testing that I had done, that I discovered I had Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (an autoimmune condition where your own body attacks your thyroid), Hormonal Imbalances, and increased Intestinal Permeability among other issues. It wasn’t until I addressed my diet, stress levels, sleep, exercise, mindset and incorporated the treatments that were recommended by my functional medicine practitioner (precision medications, bio-identical hormones and supplements) that I started to feel better. I believe the combination of all these things helped me find renewed energy and healing. Not only did I have a Functional medicine doctor who helped find the root cause of my ailments, but I also worked with a Health Coach to help address the lifestyle issues that were a major contributing factor and really at the root of my healing. My health coach provided me with the support and motivation to implement all of the lifestyle changes that were necessary. I loved what this combination of Functional Medicine and Health Coaching did for my health and I want to do that for others. I became intrigued with the idea of helping others by combining my years of nursing experience with health coaching to give clients the best of both worlds. When I found The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, where they combine the teaching of Functional Medicine principles and health coaching, I knew this was what I had been looking and that I had found my tribe!

I am excited to help, guide and walk along those who want to be proactive in their own health and are ready to make the necessary changes to get there.

If this resonates with you and you would like more information, please contact me to schedule a complimentary 30 minute consultation. I really want to see you succeed in regaining your energy and vitality to become the best version of yourself you can be!