My journey with functional wellness is very personal. It all began in June of 2022. I had been a nurse and worked in medicine for over 15 years. I lived a very "high stress" life throughout that time. Being an entrepreneur and working mom of three, I always pushed myself to the maximum limit. At the time, I felt that "high stress" was something I dealt well with. Then I took a huge blow. I found out my husband was having an affair. That was the tipping point for my body. I was totally blindsided, and my body said "that's enough". I began having uncontrollable vomiting and diarrhea almost constantly. I lost 40 pounds in 9 weeks. It became difficult to concentrate, recall things from memory, sleep, or even eat.

After seeking help with traditional medicine, I underwent lab work, abdominal ultrasound, Upper GI testing and colonoscopy. I was anemic with no answer as to why. I got a10 year clearance on my colonoscopy, and was told I had severe gastritis. I began taking medicine and was told to reduce the stress in my life. The medicine didn't help, reducing stress at this time seemed laughable, and I felt hopeless. No one addressed my diet except to tell me not to eat spicy foods.

This led me down a journey of research and self discovery about alternative options. No one in conventional medicine had explained that the gut basically ruled the body, and mine was in dire need of repair. No one discussed with me the link between neurotransmitters and the gut, and I was depressed, no one ever discussed the possibility of parasites, effects of oxidative stress, or root causes of brain fog.

I needed to find someone who could help me get to the actual root of my problems and stop treating all my symptoms. That is what functional medicine did for me!

It helped me to get to the root of my symptoms and slowly heal my body from the inside out, and that is what I am hoping to help you with.

Let's work together on your health journey to get to the root of all the symptoms you are experiencing. It won't be overnight, but we will work together and it will be worth it!