However, I felt limited within the conventional medicine system, as nutrition is often regarded as a secondary or supportive therapy, with medications and surgeries taking precedence as first line approaches. This was deeply frustrating for me, as I knew the power of nutrition. I noticed that medications were not helping patients heal and recover from their illness; they were simply a means of managing symptoms. Based on everything I had learned throughout my formal education well as my self-guided learning, I knew that if we want to truly heal, nutrition and lifestyle interventions must be a priority. 

That's when found integrative and functional nutrition, and everything fell into place. This approach resonated with me on a whole new level. It emphasizes the importance of nutrition, the mind-body connection, and treating each person as a unique individual rather than just a set of symptoms. It aims to target the root causes of health issues to facilitate true healing. The more I learned about integrative and functional nutrition, the more I began to realize this is where I belong in the nutrition field. In 2021 I decided to make it official, and I started a certification program through the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA).

As I progressed through this certification program, one theme stood out: "when in doubt, start with the gut," as Hippocrates famously quoted, "all disease begins in the gut." It is where we absorb nutrients, which fuel all of our body's organs and help them to function properly. Additionally, our gut serves as a vital component of our immune system and acts as a protective barrier, preventing harmful substances from entering our bloodstream. The health of our digestive system, therefore, has major impacts on the rest of our body.

I began to take a particular interest in gut health, and when I experienced changes in my own digestion, I addressed them with a holistic approach, using techniques I had learned in my studies. Yes, I've been right where you are, suffering from painful bloating and irregular bowel patterns. I've spent the past 2 years diving deep into the study of functional nutrition and healing my own digestive issues, gaining a wealth of knowledge and resources in the process. 

And now, I have the opportunity to utilize all I’ve learned to help individuals like you, seeking a holistic, long-term solution to their digestive issues. I finally found my passion and my purpose in the nutrition field - helping people heal from their digestive symptoms, bring their bodies back into balance, and reclaim a healthy, vibrant life!

Are you ready finally break free from your digestive symptoms and take back control of your health? Let’s chat! Click below to schedule a free connection call with me.