About ME

At this point I was struggling to get into work and be competent at my science job. I felt confused and guilty for underperforming and didn’t understand what was happening to me. I no longer had energy for my hobbies or even a social life. Being around people and trying to understand conversations became challenging. I was no longer my usual, happy, carefree self, but felt irritable, fatigued and low. My confusion was further compounded by severe brain fog comparable to stage 4 Alzheimer’s symptoms.

My decline continued in my forties and I hit rock bottom. I had gone from a happy, fun loving, mountain climber to being miserable, bedridden, and barely able to walk a block to the local store. I was forced to take medical leave and diagnosed with multiple health issues: fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, POTS, moderate obstructive sleep apnea, IBS, depression, hormone imbalances, myofascial pain syndrome, parasites, osteoarthritis, costochondritis, bladder dysfunction, interstitial cystitis, numb and tingling arms, hands, fingers (I was assessed for multiple sclerosis) and the list goes on.

Doctors advised that I would never recover, that this was now my life and I should learn to cope with my new disabilities. Back then I trusted that my doctor would understand my complex health problems and be able to help me. But as test after test came back negative, all I was offered was a prescription for anti-depressants. I knew that life long anti-depressants weren’t for me, that this would not treat the root cause of my issues. I had a gut feeling that my symptoms were related to the decline in my gut health and the TBI from the skiing accident! I realized I had to take my health into my own hands if I didn’t want to remain disabled and depressed.

I scoured scientific research and followed functional medicine and naturopathic doctors online, slowly learning the key components to recovering from a complex chronic illness, and incorporating them in my life. The most impactful were; a nutrient dense, low histamine, Paleo anti-inflammatory diet, Neurocranial Reconstruction (a powerful technique that realigned my head, neck and nervous system), regular exercise when possible (walking, hiking and yoga), being in nature, sunshine, infrared sauna, red/near infrared light therapy, targeted supplements, coffee enemas and the support from loved ones. Another key factor was reprogramming my thought patterns and habits, accepting my disability and much slower-paced life, removing negativity, finding enjoyment in small things, taking time for radical self-care, being patient and kind to myself, and not giving up.

Within two years my debilitating symptoms had reversed. I returned to work, but with my new passion for health I decided to change my career, I achieved a holistic nutritionist certification and completed numerous professional online health programs. I had learned so much about optimizing health, but I was perplexed as to why this information was not more well-known, especially by conventional healthcare and even many naturopaths. My goal is to fill this knowledge gap, share this invaluable health information, and provide life-changing education and support. I want to help you avoid or recover from years of health misery and despair, and let you know that you too can recover from serious chronic illness.