I became interested in natural health and wellness as I approached my 40th birthday and began to experience hormonal issues, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, digestive issues, and unexplained aches and pains. My primary care doctor had already told me that my labs were all normal and my symptoms were just part of being a busy wife, mother, and teacher. My frustration led me to my first appointment with a naturopathic doctor where I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. 

While some of the treatments and protocols were helpful, and I had some reduction of my symptoms, I was still struggling. I tried a couple of other naturopathic practices before reaching the conclusion that even naturopathic doctors were not so interested in finding a root cause and really fixing the problem. No one ever asked me any details about what I ate, the stressors that I had, or how I was sleeping. I felt I was mostly chasing symptoms with supplements and it felt very much hit and miss; “Let’s try this for 6 weeks and see if it works” which would be followed up by another (expensive) appointment. I didn’t have the time, energy, or money to keep looking for a practitioner who might think differently.

I realized that I needed to take matters into my own hands and become my own advocate. I began researching, reading and listening to as much holistic health advice as I was able trying to get to the root cause of my symptoms. I began to change the way my family and I ate, altered my lifestyle choices and started to examine my stressors and work through them. I feel better now than I did when I was fifteen years younger.

One day, a podcast I listened to featured a guest who was a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. I was so intrigued and excited. Could I work educating and helping others with their health difficulties? I studied with the Nutritional Therapy Association for one year and graduated from the program in February 2025.

I want to guide you on your journey to better health by offering an individualized, compassionate approach. There is so much health information everywhere and it’s hard to know what will work for you. I can help you to focus your efforts so you don’t have to feel stuck and overwhelmed anymore. I will be your dedicated advocate so you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself like I did!