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You’ve probably realized that our current American diet leaves much to be desired. Combine that with stress and a lack of exercise and it can have a serious impact on your quality of life. But, there is a better way...  and I finally found the missing link.

Here is my story:
For as long as I can remember I struggled with digestive issues, constipation, extreme fatigue, irregular and heavy menstrual cycles, as well as severe abdominal pain and lets not forget about the constant migraines. After all kinds of testing, poking and prodding, we had no answers and my doctors diagnosed me with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and endometriosis.

It wasn't until I had my first son over 15 years ago that I learned what the true power of treating "the root cause" can do for your life. When my oldest son was a year old he showed some health concerns after receiving a routine vaccine. Not only did he lose his speech, but showed signs of other developmental delays. While the doctors tried to figure out what was going on, I decided not to  sit idly by. I started researching (and researching) till I found a solution. During that time, I learned that what he was eating was impacting his health as well. So, I decided to change his nutrition plan and guess what? It changed everything...

Knowing that I was onto something, I decided to revamp my own health. I was already trying to eat healthier and living an active lifestyle, but still struggled with stomach and digestive issues that were still baffling my doctors. As a mom, I knew some of my fatigue was normal, but things kept getting worse until it became extreme. I started napping in the middle of the day and couldn’t stay awake. There were even multiple times I fell asleep behind the wheel driving. (Thank God my boys were not in the car with me). This went on for years...

Then, after years of also having horrific back pain and barely being able to get out of bed, my doctors informed me I needed major back surgery. Apparently I was born with an extra vertebra and had no more space between my lower lumbar spine and it looked like two horse shoes cupping each other (which explains all the pain and why physical therapy wasn't helping). During the surgery, they placed four screws and two rods in my lower back. Two weeks into my healing I lost the feeling in part of my left leg and foot, which never really came back. After this, I had to completely change the way I was performing my workouts.

In May of 2020, while scrolling on Facebook, I came across an at home challenge program and decided to give it a try. All the gyms were closed down at the time and it seemed like a great opportunity and one I had never tried before. (working out at home with minimal equipment was not something I was used to)

Being a busy, working, single mom, I had to wake up at 4 am most mornings to fit in my two cardio sessions and one workout a day for eight weeks. Not something I was used to. I figured out ways to make the cardio sessions, especially the early morning ones, something to look forward to. I actually started to love getting up early in the morning and walking the stairs at the park. I could listen to my music, get some fresh air, not have anyone around me and used the time for reflection on everything I am grateful for in my life. The bonus, I was able to watch the sunrise in the morning and during my bike rides or walks at night I got to see the sunset as well.

In September of 2020, right after this challenge ended, I had a gynecology appointment and was told I needed to have a hysterectomy. They found a cyst on my right ovary that grew to be larger than my uterus. I was used to being in pain all the time from my endometriosis over the years, but seriously! She didn't want to wait and I was scheduled 2 weeks later. The recovery was ok, but the extreme fatigue I used to experience had come back and it was worse than ever. During my followup appointment my doctor informed me the pathology report showed some lymph node tissue in my left fallopian tube. I was referred to an oncologist. For a full year after I went through all kinds of testing to rule out lymphoma and leukemia. By the grace of God all things were ok and I could finally breathe.   

I have since completed 3 different challenges, that I have tweaked with my own knowledge after working with my patients throughout the years. Being able to find the root cause of my own health and nutrition challenges... My energy is finally back, my gut is back into balance and the inflammation is gone. At 46-years-old, I am loving my new body and this is just the beginning.

I feel if you don’t learn to love yourself and put your health first you eventually will not be able to be here for those you love. Even though I fell off track while working on my food allergies and intolerances, I knew I had to take one day at a time and one meal at a time (like I coach my clients and patients). This plan I created helped me figure it out, coupled with my faith and a strong support system.

Everything you put in your body will affect your health for good or bad. The way you eat can determine the quality of your life. If you’ve struggled with any issues, you’re not alone. This could be your missing puzzle piece that so many health programs skip and the one thing that can actually bring lasting change. Not only did I find the key to my own health, but I found a new way to use my passion to help and empower others to find theirs as well. 

I guide and help you tweak and remove your personal barriers, creating new healthy practices one step at a time. You don't have to go through this alone... 

Wellness is truly my life, my passion, and my expertise.
I can’t wait to use my knowledge to help you improve your full well-being!