Foundation to Holistic Health

Over 14 years ago, I found myself on the other side of the medical field as a patient. I developed a multitude of symptoms that led me to seeing over six different medical specialists at that time. My body felt like it was shutting down, and to be honest, I was scared what my future self would look like if something didn’t change. I knew deep down what I was experiencing was a direct result of the poor lifestyle and nutritional choices I had made over the years finally catching up to me. However, I didn’t think it was possible to reverse the damage I was experiencing so I bought into the traditional medical treatment plans that mostly consisted of countless different prescription medications. This approach not only made things worse, but it led me to more doctor visits and no real answers to the root cause of what was happening within my body. I felt hopeless. It was that moment I decided I needed to go on a quest to search for alternative healing modalities to attempt to heal my body on my own.

During this time, I was working extremely long hours in a hospital, and I was under a tremendous amount of stress. I was not getting enough sleep, and I was not managing my stress in a healthy manner. I was dependent on caffeine just to keep me awake to make it through the day. I was consuming a diet that was abundant in gluten, highly processed, and full of hidden chemicals. I was consuming supplements that were causing me serious side effects because I did not understand the hidden dangers such as contaminants, fillers, binders, and heavy metals that lurked inside. I was filling my mind with negativity, and I was not exercising. The worst part of all, because I was not feeling good about myself, I was taking it out on those closest to me that I cared about so it put a strain on the meaningful relationships around me. I knew I had to make a change in just about all areas of my life and give my body what it had been missing for a very long time- healthier choices and attention but I didn’t know where to begin.

When I started to research the different wellness plans and dive deeper into a root cause approach my eyes were opened to an overwhelming amount of misleading information. The more I researched, the more I realized there was a much bigger problem and why so many others found themselves in the same trap. The advice I was reading, the latest fads, and the products people were trying to sell to consumers were not backed by any scientific research and most were outright dangerous. I was even seeing firsthand what was happening to patients and loved ones that were buying into these strategies because they were desperate to get results. I realized this journey could no longer be just about me. I knew I needed to not only heal myself, but I also needed to be a soundboard of credible information to help educate and empower others who were also seeking answers and guidance to better health.