I was sick a lot as a child. I grew up on antibiotics that damaged my gut, experienced environmental exposures, and experienced lots of short and long-term stress in my life, all of which led to the development of chronic digestive and autoimmune health conditions.
All Western medicine would have to offer was medications for this and that and the other that did not resolve anything. So I tried many holistic practitioners and modalities, bought several courses, and listened to webinars. I learned a lot and made some improvements. But not the vibrant health and boundless energy I was hoping for.
After years of receiving holistic care, one of my practitioners and an unofficial life coach pushed me to leave my 20+ year career as a PhD Chemist/Research and Development Scientist and “hang up my own shingle.” I explored several nutrition and health coaching programs and pursued a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner certification. I am beyond grateful for this program. It allowed me to fulfill my dream of becoming a holistic practitioner while drawing on scientific principles and my expertise in clinical laboratory testing to help myself and my clients restore health by tapping into the body’s innate ability to heal itself and holistically addressing all aspects of life.