The purpose of Western medicine is to “treat symptoms and diseases using medications, radiation, or surgery.” This fails us in two ways - Firstly, by only treating people once they are already in a disease (dis-ease) state, we ignore the fact that many health issues can be prevented by a healthy diet and lifestyle before we get to the point of needing these higher level interventions. Secondly, it fails to look at the individual as the intricate creations that we are - not just a body with symptoms, but beautifully intricate - made in the image of God. The word “holistic” means that the entire person with all of their complexities are considered - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Our organs and organ systems beautifully work together like an orchestra and if one instrument is off, it affects the entire performance. Symptoms are not something to be covered up, but your body’s way of telling you that the orchestra is off and needs tending to. Although as an NTP, I do not diagnose or treat disease, it is my promise that I will honor your humanity through supporting your body and spirit with intentionality and care, considering the intricate connection between all organ systems.

A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) is certified through the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) to evaluate a client’s nutritional needs and make bio-individual recommendations or provide follow-up support for dietary changes, lifestyle choices, and nutritional supplementation. An NTP may not diagnose, treat, prevent, prescribe, or cure any pathological condition, illness, or disease. No recommendation or comment made by an NTP should be construed as medical advice or a diagnosis. An NTP is not licensed through their state, but adheres to their state’s right to practice nutritional therapy. This is not considered medical nutritional therapy; rather, it is considered generalized nutritional education and support. Instead, consider me a coach, educator, resource, and friend who will walk alongside of you as you embark on a journey of creating healthy habits that will last a life time!

• Faith-Based - Jesus will always, unapologetically be my “why.” We are his creations and his temple, so stewarding our body is an act of worship unto him. I will stand with you spiritually and pray and believe for your health and spiritual wholeness just as much (if not, more) than I approach the physical aspects.

• Food-first approach - No more quick fixes and Band-Aid approaches! I believe God created nutrients in food to fuel our body and help it function optimally. Unlike those who offer a one and done medicine or supplement that will solve all your problems (they don’t exist), we will work together to find foods that feel nourishing and are most supportive to the optimal function of your body.

• Root-Cause Analysis - we will take a deeper dive into the why behind your symptoms and support your body’s innate intelligence to heal from the inside, out.

• As a Registered Nurse with my bachelor’s degree (BSN), I have an in-depth understanding of the human body that gives me multiple vantage points when working with clients. I have worked first-hand in the Western Medical system and understand how it functions and where it lacks and have filled the gaps with further research and education to give you up-to-date, in-depth support in your health journey.

• Experience in Women’s Health: During the peak of my own health journey, I had the privilege of working at an incredible birth center alongside midwives and holistic nurse practitioner’s who specialized in fertility, hormones, pregnancy, and holistic health and nutrition. My time there filled me with a wealth of wisdom and resources to better support you.