I was raised in a small city by parents who had grown up as farmers and homesteaders. They infused in me a love for the land, the pleasure of growing and cooking meals together, and an interest in a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Later I was immersed with a local political refugee population and developed a love of other cultural foods, values, practices, and the challenges of accessing quality food and health care. This as well as my desire to understand and support other cultures and subcultures has added to my drive to work with minority groups in overcoming social inequities.

13 years working in the natural grocery industry also provided me with a knowledge of the food system we operate in and an appreciation for local, sustainable, and natural food sources.

I became drawn to nutrition as a career because I wanted to know how to better support the mental and physical wellbeing of my children and others who are important in my life. A career in nutrition seemed like a perfect fit for a foodie like me. 

I completed my Bachelor degree in Integrative Medicine and my Master degree in Nutrition Science at the National University of Natural Medicine. When I started on the educational path I was surprised at how complex this topic actually is. It isn’t just about eating good food, counting calories, and moving more. Every person is a unique collage of genetics, hormones, environment, habits, relationships, access, health conditions, experiences and personal preferences, etc. No wonder it is so difficult for people to navigate their health and diet. 

My undergraduate studies in psychology and my own and familial experiences with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and ASD (autism) led me to also have a special interest in how nutrition, genetics, gut health, and environment all interact with our mental health.

I have always been drawn to help others through mentoring, coaching, and teaching. I continue to seek tools to better aid me in supporting my loved ones and my clients toward health and success in all areas of life. This is my passion, not just my job.

I am now excited to be helping my clients unravel their unique story and find the individualized interventions that will work best for them. My goal is to support gut and mental health to improve overall well being.

I’d love to see what we can accomplish together.

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