The coaching relationship is a collaboration built on authenticity and trust. In the spirit of being genuine, it is important to me to be transparent about my own struggles and challenges. I believe these experiences allow me to better relate to and help my clients, because I really have “been there.”
During childhood and adolescence, I was overweight and incessantly bullied. I also successfully overcame an eating disorder and have battled severe depression. Following years of unhealthy habits related to the competitive world of bodybuilding, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, IBD, GERD, and Ehler’s Danlos syndrome, a genetic connective tissue disorder. I have faced countless associated GI conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, and surgeries, but I refuse to allow them to hold me back.
Because of my own personal life experiences, I have gained an enormous amount of empathy related to the challenges of healing one’s body, both inside and out. This sense of understanding will allow me to truly support you on your own journey.
My story
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATONS
MS in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States
CNS (Certified Nutrition Specialist), LDN (Licensed Dietician Nutritionist)
NBC-HWC (National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach)
Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Advanced Practitioner Candidate
Completed IFM Advanced Practice Modules in the following:
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)
Environmental Health
Gastrointestinal
Immune
Hormones
Bioenergetics
Cardiometabolic
Wellcoaches Health & Wellness Coach
EFT Level 1 & 2
Precision Nutrition Coach
Nutrition Coaching Institute Coach
ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Coach
ACSM Personal Trainer
CCFT-L3: Level 3 CrossFit Trainer
FMS Level 1
Concept 2 Rowing Instructor
CrossFit Kids, Gymnastics, Kettlebell, and Weightlifting Trainer
Adaptive Athlete Alliance Coach
FMT- Functional Movement Trainer (Certified in Basic and Performance Kinesiology Taping, Advanced Blading, Rock Pods/Cupping, Rock Floss, Vibration Specialist)
Art of Breath
Other Degrees:
MFA, Creative Writing & Publishing, Emerson College
BA, English & Art, UMASS Boston
“The lotus flower blooms most beautifully from the deepest and thickest mUD.”
~BUDDHA
When it comes to health and wellness, I have lived on opposite ends of the extreme. Although I may “appear” to be a picture of health in some of these photos, looks can be very, very deceiving. True health and wellness can only be achieved when we find ourselves genuinely living a life of balance, both mentally and physically.
