My Story
​When I was 23, I started to have multiple unexplainable health issues. Migraines were the worst of it along with fatigue and brain fog. The migraines were so debilitating, it was hard to go to work, spend time with my loved ones, and do anything I enjoyed. ​It took about 2 years of seeing many doctors and having no answers for the cause of my issues. Finally, after talking with the women in my family, I realized that they had experienced the same symptoms. The common denominator (outside of genetics) was birth control medication...otherwise known as "the pill". When they stopped taking the pill, their migraines also stopped.
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After my own research and confirming with a new OBGYN, I discovered that the hormones in the pill were working well to prevent pregnancy, but they also cause migraines after prolonged use for certain individuals. I had been taking the pill since I was 17. Of course I was probably told of the side effects at first, but do 17 year-olds really care? I didn't at the time. After 8 years though, I definitely cared.
This started my journey to stop the pill and regulate my hormones and menstrual cycle naturally. I dove into learning more about holistic health: Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and Yoga. I managed my stress through meditation and become a yoga instructor. I saw a chiropractor regularly to improve the function of my nervous and endocrine systems. I cut out toxins that I put in my body (poor quality food, alcohol) and on my body (skincare).
After 6 months of consistency, my cycle became regular and my migraines had diminished. SUCCESS! Ever since, I have kept up with my lifestyle changes and continue to have regular cycles. The migraines come back every once in awhile if I stray away from my healthy habits, but they stop once I'm back on track.
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Now, I am empowering and educating other women to make long lasting lifestyle changes and rule their reproductive health.
How I can help you
Although women's reproductive heath is my area of expertise, I have been helping clients make challenging lifestyle changes as a Health & Wellness Coach since 2012 for the following conditions:​
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Tobacco cessation (quitting smoking)
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Weight management
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Sleep management
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Stress management
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Muscle strengthening
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Body mobility
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Chronic pain
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Headaches/migraines
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Chronic disease management
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High cholesterol
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Heart disease
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Diabetes I & II
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Autoimmune diseases
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Women's reproductive conditions
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Menstrual cycle regulation
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Hormone regulation
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PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
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Endometriosis
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Fibroids
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Infertility
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Pregnancy
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Post-partum
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As your Health & Wellness Coach, I will evaluate how your lifestyle is impacting your wellness. Has your doctor already told you the changes that you need to make to improve your health condition, but they didn't tell you how to get started or how to keep those changes consistent? Maybe it just seems overwhelming to figure it out on your own? You're in luck- that's where I come in as your coach.
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During our coaching sessions, we will work together to figure out where to start. We will break down large goals that seem impossible into smaller achievable steps. The timeline to achieve these larger goals is different for everyone. Set up a consultation with me to better understand health coaching and how you can get started!
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