Releasing stress and building resiliency in ourselves can change the world.

There has been a lot of discussion around vitamin D recently. One of the main points to understand here is that, much like thyroid labs, there is a difference between a so-called “normal” range and a level considered optimal. Vitamin D is vital for brain and heart health. It protects against premature aging and can hold off metabolic disorders such as Type 2 Diabetes. Vitamin D is critical for nearly every aspect of health.

The idea of carving out time for movement can feel overwhelming, especially if it's been a while. If you need motivation to get going, here are some compelling reasons why to incorporate movement into your day!​​​​​​​​​ We usually think it's the motivation that is what helps us make the choice which is in our own best long-term interest. But the research shows that this is true only once you begin to experience results!

Unfortunately, we are living in a toxic world today. We are exposed to toxins in our air, food and water. Where do these toxins come from? Read more to learn about the common exposures to toxins and ways we can protect ourselves and detoxify to eliminate these toxins with proven pathways and processes to feeling better.

I grew up immersed in loving, appreciating and respecting nature, thanks to my parent’s values. I prioritize getting outside regularly to take full advantage of the researched benefits of being in nature. Nature offers us incredible benefits that heal and nourish our bodies.

Plastics are everywhere in our environment, and it is commonly accepted that minimizing plastics is imperative for the health of the environment. But there are also massive consequences to our personal health as well. It is very difficult to go entirely plastic-free, but it is worth making an effort to try to do so as intentionally and ruthlessly as possible. Here’s why. Read the reasons and ways you can make little changes and minimize the toxicity of plastics in your home and life!

Food sensitivity and gut permeability issues can span all the way from the recreational exerciser who loves HIT classes such as hot pilates to the professional athlete. I see it frequently in my female clients with digestive and hormonal issues, so if you are facing these issues, you are not alone! Get to the root cause of your problem while enjoying the reward of exercise.

Many things can compromise the tightness of tight junctions and cause them to become leaky or permeable. When these junctions become leaky or permeable, it means that we cannot properly absorb nutrition. It makes so much sense that dietary and lifestyle factors impact overall health and susceptibility to diseases.

When summer comes, nothing is yummier than an in-season, juicy peach!​​​​​​​​​ But there are many more beautiful benefits of peaches beyond the refreshing taste! Read on to learn the amazing benefits of this delicious fruit, and grab my family’s favourite Raw Peach Pie recipe.

I did not always live this way. In the past, I was a different version of myself. I longed to find my inner goddess, but she was hidden deep within. I healed my gut and balanced my hormones using labs and the evidence-based protocols I now use with my clients. My dream is to help as many people as possible understand what is happening in their bodies through labs and personalized protocols so that they can live as their best selves and enjoy life to the fullest. My life today feels magical, and my inner goddess is my best friend.

So many women deal with horribly uncomfortable issues as they age. It is so disheartening when after trying with 100% effort to get to the bottom of it and doing all of the "right things" with diet and exercise, they still have upsetting symptoms. Suffering as we age is NOT normal, and it is not necessary.

We just need to understand what is happening within us so that we can restore balance.

Though I am certified in Functional Medicine, I call the work that I do Functional Wellness. That is because Functional Wellness is not a medical practice. I do not write prescriptions or provide medical care.

My vision for world health is to restore our connection to nature and remember that we are a part of it, not separate from it. However, in the end, humanity wants to heal.

Most people DO want to understand what is happening in their bodies and ARE willing to make the necessary changes to move towards wellness. I have made it my mission to help people re-establish control over their individual health.