As a functional medicine health and nutrition health coach, I support clients in rewriting their food stories. Together, we work on your SMART goal by breaking it down into long- and short-term goals. Smart, because working intelligently makes the process easier. Measurable so that you can look back and see how much you’ve accomplished. Achievable, because you must be able to achieve your goal! Relevant to you because this is all about you. Timebound, because you have the rest of your life to live with your health goals and new lifestyle, but you don’t have forever to get to the end of this process.

I’ll help you by providing education when needed, being your sounding board, holding you accountable until you’ve developed your personal accountability, helping you make your plan and when necessary, adjusting your plan. I’m truly interested in getting to know you and helping you achieve success.

My food story is long. I’m a clean-plate kid, former market farmer, and an avid gardener. I understand how complicated food and nutrition can be. I’ve written a new chapter in my food story, and I’m here to support and assist you to your new chapter.

You’re the expert in your own body.
I’m the expert support system, mentor, and educator.

Has a food plan been suggested? Providers don’t have 30 minutes or an hour a week to walk us through the process. I’m currently studying to add Functional Nutrition Specialist as a FMCHC. Elimination and Detox diets are strong tools. Detox is an entire protocol that includes more than food. I’m trained in the following food plans (lifetime) and diets (temporary) through Institute of Functional Medicine: Anti-Candida, Cardiometabolic, Core, Low-FODMAP, Mitochondria, Detoxification, and Elimination. I’m qualified to help you figure out why you eat the way you do and how you want to eat going forward. It’s much more than what we put in our mouths.

“Get more exercise.” Sure. Unless we’re honestly already getting enough of the right exercise, we all know we need to move our bodies more. Being told to get more exercise isn’t motivating. Let’s figure out what you want to do and get you started.

Most of us need to cut back on stress but where do we start? Some stressors need to be eliminated completely, and others need to be pared down and managed. Life is not stress free, but it can be less stressful. Let’s figure out what’s what, gain a clear vision of what is today, and what you need to be happy and healthy.

I’ve become the health and wellness coach
I needed four years ago.

As a functional medicine certified health coach – functional nutrition specialist (FMCHC-FNS), I’m here to help you discover your “why,” find clarity, inspiration, and put together a plan to reach your goals in positive, meaningful ways. You’ll do what works for you. I’ll never tell you what you should, must, or have to do. This is all about you, maybe for the first time in a long time.

Lifestyle Changes Lead to Improved Health & Wellness

Lifestyles are complicated these days. Stress, nutrition, exercise, detoxing a long list of things, and more influence our overall health and wellness. Changing nutrition through diet and food plans can lead to improved gut health, which can lead to better mood, more energy, and weight loss. Add in that exercise to an already busy day and wow… it’s a lot. It’s doable.

I’ve been there, and honestly, I’m still in it. I’ve lost a lot of weight and regained it because I didn’t work out the issues around my mindset and food. Depression ran deep until I healed my gut and calmed my nervous system. Exercise was full speed ahead or a complete stop. Finding a healthy balance of exercise and rest is fairly new to me. I’ve experienced a lot in my 60+ years. I’m as non-judgmental and supportive as it gets, and there’s room at my table for everyone.

To learn more about coaching and working with me, book a free call with me through Vibly.