I Had a Hope...

Every one of us can recall a time in our childhood where we had an audacious dream about what we wanted to be when we “grew up”. I never wanted to be an astronaut or a princess or a movie star. No - for me the only hope I’ve ever had was to help people be well.

This hope was born as a result of watching my grandma battle leukemia at a time in cancer research when there was almost no established course. Every therapy was in its infancy and people like my grandma were the pioneers. They were the warriors who would battle through experimental treatments, encounter unimaginable side-effects, and all without any certainty or guarantee of victory. Physicians were learning and improving their approaches as a result of these warriors and their willingness to continue the fight. My five-year-old little eyes watched her fight for three years. I saw my Daddy plead with her to consider alternative (not always legal) therapies that were not even being considered by conventional medicine. This experience etched across my heart and mind a mission and a vision. I would make a difference. I would have an open mind. I would help people heal themselves. I would “hear” and “see” the whole person, not just their disease or condition. I would help them be well.

A LOT of years have passed since then! I’ve dedicated my entire adult life to nutrition and it’s role in health and wellness. I’ve opened myself to experiences that I wasn’t sure had a place or a purpose in my mission (shock and awe... they did!). I’ve desperately pursued the most recent research, newest theories, evolving therapies, etc. I try every day to be better than I was the day before. But most importantly, I’ve learned about what it means to really “hear” and “see” YOU.

I promise to not assume I have all the answers - I don’t, I can assure you. But I promise to be your advocate. I will consider every thought and opinion, every care and worry, every sign and symptom. I will seek out and formulate solutions that align with your vision of wellness. I will be your partner in your journey towards health.

YOU have a hope... please let me help.