Nearly a decade ago, after the birth of my second child, everything in my body began to feel… off.

I was exhausted beyond normal “mom tired.” My joints hurt. My skin broke out in painful, persistent acne. I had brain fog, extreme weight loss, and reactions to foods I had eaten my whole life. I felt like a shell of myself — a walking skeleton.

I went to doctor after doctor. I had all the tests.
Over and over, I was told nothing was “wrong.”

I was prescribed antidepressants, birth control pills, supplements — but nothing helped. In fact, I kept getting worse.

Everything began to shift when one doctor suggested I look at my diet.

I wasn’t eating terribly — just what most people would consider “normal.” What I didn’t realize was how much the food I was eating was contributing to my symptoms.

So I made changes. Big ones.

I immersed myself in books. I experimented with different diets and cooking methods. It took years of trial and error, but slowly my body began to respond. I gained healthy weight. My skin improved. The food reactions eased. I felt like myself again.

For years, I felt pretty great.

Then, a couple of years before turning 40, things shifted again.

This time I was gaining weight quickly. The acne returned. I developed perioral dermatitis around my eyes, nose, and mouth. Migraines, tinnitus, hot flashes, and intense mood swings followed.

Once again, I felt like I was breaking.

I was told I was “too young” for perimenopause. The tools that had worked for years suddenly stopped working. It felt like I was back at the beginning.

But this time, I did things differently.

I went back to the doctor — and I went back to school.

I dove deeper into functional nutrition, gut health, hormone health, and something even more important: healing beyond the plate.

Because while food plays a vital role in our health, I learned it’s not just about eating the “perfect” diet. Nervous system support, stress regulation, sleep, mindset, and sustainable habits matter just as much.

Today, I feel better than I ever have.

I’m free from joint pain. The hot flashes are gone. My energy is steady. My skin is clearer than it’s been in years (still not perfect — and that’s okay). I can enjoy most foods again without flaring up. I’ve lived gluten-free for over 10 years and continue to do so.

I don’t live a “perfect” healthy lifestyle.
I live one that works for me.

And now I use everything I’ve learned — personally and professionally — to support other women who feel dismissed, confused, or stuck in their bodies.

If you’re ready to feel like yourself again — or you don’t even know where to start — I’d love to walk alongside you.

Email me, and let’s begin your journey to balanced, bright health.