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Thank you for taking the time to learn more about who I am and why I am drawn to support people with their Health & Wellness goals, especially those with Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disorders and newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetics.

Like so many, my life's calling is born of my own experiences.

Being a bit of an over-achiever, I have managed to collect 6 Autoimmune Disorders (Hashimoto's, Celiac Disease, Interstitial Cystitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus & Sjogren's). Using the methods, knowledge and training that I offer with this practice, I have calmed all 6 autoimmune disorders to the point that I am no longer under a Rheumatologist's care for any of them. I am healthy, active and able to quite literally climb my own mountains.  I share this not to discourage the use of Rheumatologists, but rather to illustrate that taking control of your own wellbeing can lead you to a vitality that you wouldn't think possible. While Autoimmune Disorders are chronic conditions and a permanent part of your story, that does not mean that they need to prevent you from reaching your highest potential and aspirations.

In addition to my own Autoimmune Disorders, my daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes at age 7. This was a very hard diagnosis to accept and an even harder learning curve to figure out. How do we go about life differently so as to keep my little girl not just alive, but thriving? I had the Endocrinologist and his nurses to teach me about insulin and a dietician to teach me about counting carbohydrates. But, I had no one to help me navigate the changes that this diagnosis creates in our every day life. Everything changed with that Type 1 diagnosis. And not just for our immediate family, but for everyone that was in my daughters life...the school, her friends, her grandparents, the neighbors. Everything we did, we now had to do differently.

It is with my deepest and sincerest compassion that I am dedicating the remainder of my working years to supporting those who struggle with Chronic Health Conditions, Autoimmune Disorders & the children and families of newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetics. My wish is to provide them with support and guidance as they navigate these turbulent waters, as well as to help instill a sense of empowerment and self-efficacy in them during a period that can leave one feeling like you are standing on shaky ground. There is no reason that a person dealing with an Autoimmune Disorder, Chronic Illness and/or a Type 1 Diabetic cannot live a full, beautiful life and I am humbled to walk alongside my clients as they forge their way down this new path.

Everything happens for a reason and I am certain that I was led down the path of self healing so that I can help shine the light of hope and health for others in need.

I firmly believe that we all have the innate ability to be in control of our own wellbeing. I aim to empower each client, helping them to discover how they can take control of their own health and wellness.  It is ultimately my goal to see you less :).

I am honored to be able to pay forward this incredible gift of vitality and humbled by those that invite me along on their own healing journeys.

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