ABOUT
ME
Passionate About Growing Hope
I spent much of my early adult life in and out of doctor's offices. No matter who I saw one thing stayed consistent, the answer was always some type of medication for this or for that, but all this did was mask the real issue, every pill I took had its own side effect, and eventually, I found myself taking medication for a side-effect caused by another medication I was taking.
I came to the realization, these medications were ultimately just a band-aid for the underlying issue. I suffered from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and insomnia for years and I was tired of suffering through everyday life.
It wasn’t until 2015 when my primary care provider discovered the world of functional medicine, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, and this is when my health journey began. It started slowly but as I began to dive deeper and deeper into functional medicine I started to find what my health issues were caused by, which was inflammation. As we all know genetics play a huge role in our health whether we like it or not, but pair that with nutrient deficiencies, environmental toxins, food sensitivities/allergies, diet, behavior, and lifestyle choices we begin to reach the surface of what really causes our underlying health conditions. I learned more, and I fell in love with the idea of finding the root cause of my illness, and what I could do to manage it.
The first step for me was to make the necessary changes to support my genetics, eliminate foods from my diet, and make the necessary changes to my lifestyle. I understand what it feels like to not feel heard. I'm here to listen, and to help you begin your own health journey, where we can co-create a plan to get you back to feeling your best.