My Story
Sick and Stuck
By the time I hit my 20s, I found myself with health issues that were rapidly getting worse. Frequent infections, unending gut problems (bloating, nausea, food sensitivities, etc.), constant full-body pain, hair loss, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, headaches for days…My body was a mess.
This went on for a while, and I was barely functioning. I had to sit on the bathroom floor to brush my teeth because it was too difficult to stand. My health continued to deteriorate, until I physically collapsed and was bedridden for days. My body was in complete crisis, and I was desperate for help.
I tried everything. I went to different practitioners. Tried different protocols. But it was like they were throwing ideas at a wall, hoping something would stick. I was tired of the guesswork, and I was only getting worse.
Getting Answers
Around this time, I graduated with a degree in Biological Sciences. From what I had learned about the human body, I knew I needed to support MY body and its specific needs. Not try “what usually works.” Building on from my science background, I started to learn as much as I could about functional health.
“Test, don’t guess” is often said in the functional health world, and I saw for myself how effective that methodology is. Functional labs dive so much deeper, and were able to show me what the root causes of my issues were. With insight from my labs, I could make much more targeted changes in my diet, lifestyle, exercise, and supplementation to improve my health. I still had a long way to go, both with my recovery and my knowledge of functional health - but with these changes I felt better than I had in three years of guesswork.
I realized that running the right type of labs, as well as the knowledge to put all the pieces together, is crucial to restoring health.
Empowered Health Building
I decided to become a functional health expert, in order to provide answers to those who are also “sick and stuck.” I continued my education through the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® program. A key takeaway from this program is one which my own experiences attest: our body has an amazing ability to heal, if we give it the right tools.
Now, my mission is to educate and guide others, so they too can find the exact tools they need to build up their health. I know how frustrating it is to try so many things - yet still be stuck in the same place with your health issues. I don’t want you to feel like you have to be OK with not feeling OK.
You can get answers to your health questions. You can get help that is effective and targeted to you and your concerns. You can feel better.
Education and Credentials
Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P)
FDN Advanced: Stress and Hormones | Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Program; Advanced Training
FDN Advanced: Blood Chemistry Analysis | Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Program; Advanced Training
B.S. in Biological Sciences, Emphasis in Medical Science and Human Biology
7 years personal health journey
A Health Detective