About me

I broke my foot several years ago while training for a marathon. Faced with the fact that I would be sidelined from running for some time, I panicked. I’ve struggled with my weight since early childhood. I’ve tried many different diets and have always believed aerobic exercise was an important part of keeping my weight under control. I followed what I thought were healthy guidelines for eating, but maintaining my weight was a constant battle. Even with running marathons, my weight was never stable.

I began to research different diets to find the best one to maintain my weight and quality of life while I waited for my foot to heal. This research led me down a rabbit hole that I never expected. I discovered information that made me question everything I thought I knew about nutrition, as well as physical and mental health.

I realized how confused most people are about how to eat. We are constantly inundated with news about what is healthy and what will lead to disease, and more often than not, this information contradicts itself. Is eating eggs healthy or will they give you a heart attack? Is it safe to eat meat or is a plant-based diet better? Or should we just eat everything in moderation, and what does moderation really mean?

After doing my own research and learning how to read and interpret nutritional studies and health information, I changed my diet. I experimented with what I ate, and found I felt best when eating whole foods and eliminating processed foods and sugar, while incorporating intermittent fasting. This change in my diet completely changed my life. I slept better and had more energy. I noticed that after dealing with depression my entire life, my mood improved and my outlook changed. My peri-menopausal symptoms went away, and I felt like a new person. I changed how I exercised and resolved my osteopenia, which I believe was the underlying cause of my broken foot. My plantar-fasciitis went away, as well as a variety of aches and pains.

The more I learned, the more I knew I couldn’t keep this to myself. I attended the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, completed the Health and Wellness Coaching Graduate Certificate program and sat for the board exam to become a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. This training gave me the tools to help clients find the information and resources to change their lives.

I have found my life’s purpose by working with clients to improve their health and wellness. One of my favorite things is to watch the people I work with realize what’s possible and learn how to take back control by making simple changes. My hope is that I can also help you find the path to your best health. I would love to hear from you if you’re ready to change your life.