Turning my suffering into service
Finding Functional Medicine completely changed the course of my life.
In 2013 I began to struggle with debilitating illness, it turned out I was getting sick from toxic exposures in my home. Mold mycotoxins and chronic low doses of carbon monoxide overwhelmed my body’s ability to keep up and detox. After moving, not only did my health not improve, but it continued to deteriorate.
For over a year I was unable to find a doctor who could help me and I began to lose hope. Just in time, I found a Functional Medicine Doctor who was able to put the pieces together and got me on the road to reclaiming my health. This life changing experience led me to switch careers and set out to become a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, with the hope of helping others.
When I first started working with my doctor, I had a hard time believing simple lifestyle adjustments were the focus of my course of treatment. A lot of what was said made sense but part of me thought those changes might just be too simple of a fix what was so complex with my health.
To my surprise not only did the debilitating symptoms I had improve, but also things I struggled with for many years like allergies, stomach issues, migraines and inability to lose weight dramatically improved. All I could think was, how did more people not know about this?!?
Through my experience I learned that Functional Medicine is all about personalized medicine, understanding a patient’s history, getting to the root cause of the symptoms that are showing up and how basic lifestyles changes can help us heal.
Deep down I felt this strong desire to encourage others to look into this approach for their healthcare. I didn’t want to see others have to wait until their health hit rock bottom, to be open to explore how basic lifestyle changes can help them discover their best self.
In my journey I was fierce and determined to be an advocate for my own health, simply because my life depended on it. I dove into research, studies, articles, talks and books to learn as much as possible. But in talking to others, I realized it could be an overwhelming process and something many needed support and guidance with. When I found the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy I knew deep down this was the next path I should follow. The FMCA provided me the perfect tools, education and resources that allow me the opportunity to help empower others to shortcut their suffering.
My greatest passions in life are enjoying great food, appreciating the outdoors, spending time with a tribe that has an amazing vibe, leaving things better than I found them, encouraging and helping others feel empowered transform their life into one they wished for. Finding the FMCA brought to life a career that aligned with everything I am passionate and care deeply about.
Remembering all to well what it was like to be dismissed by medical professionals, not understood by many in my life and overwhelmed in trying to get to the bottom of things…
I’ve created the GlassFull Grant as I way to serve those who need additional support the most.
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