My Story & Why I Do This Work
A journey from chronic illness to holistic healing
Where It All Began
It all started at the age of 10 for me. I went from being a very healthy kid, to sleeping for 12+ hours a night, struggling to learn in school, bags under my eyes, and the start of my gut issues. It was so intense for me, and I couldn't figure out what was happening. I was so scared. I had held it in for years because I was embarrassed and scared to ask for help. I also had this inner knowing, that one day I would figure out what was wrong with me, heal, and then one day be a guide for others on their healing journey. This vision came in very strong for me around the age of 15.
The Search for Answers
I began spending my free time reading books and surfing the internet to figure out how to 'heal my gut'. I embarked on a 5 day water fast my freshman year of high school. I spent THOUSANDS on supplements and different protocols and diets throughout high school and into my early twenties. I worked at a health & wellness retreat center in Hawaii for 2 months just after I turned 20. I learned so much and was in the best health I had been in over 10 years… but it wasn't enough. I eventually became sick after coming back home.. just months later.
The Breaking Point
Last year, I experienced some of the greatest pains of my life - despite what my beautiful instagram beach sunset photos showed. I lost everything. My health, my job, let go of a relationship, and lost my sweet brother. I literally felt like I was dying. Just 9 months ago, there were mornings I would wake up in a complete panic and literally couldn't breathe. I was in such a state of shock and panic. My heart was shattered, my health was in the toilet, and I felt like I had no one who could understand what I was going through.
Turning Inward
I oscillated for years between trying to 'heal' and trying to 'fit in'. This time, I knew I had to turn inward. There was no escaping or running from my pain anymore. I had nowhere to turn but inward. And this time, I knew I had to.
The Real Healing
After many years of studying and training under some of the greatest experts on their healing journey, a few themes really clicked for me. It's that the physical, emotional and spiritual are all intertwined. And you must work on healing each of these areas if you want to experience TRUE health. My main areas of focus are on the nervous system, the mind, the gut, and a healthy circadian rhythm.
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