Work With Me

It can be hard to know what to expect from an appointment with an herbalist, nutritionist, or health coach. Every practitioner has their own way of working, and it can vary greatly depending on training, interests, and specialties. If you decide to work with me, I want you to know, as much as you possibly can, what to expect.

First and foremost, I am an herbalist and a Doctor of Chinese Medicine. I will create a unique, customized herbal formula of 9-10 different herbs based on your specific symptoms and root causes. If your Liver needs support, if your digestion is off, if you’ve got systemic inflammation, all this will be addressed in your herbal formula. And each month we check in and alter the formula to treat any changes that arise.

While a well-crafted herbal formula can do a lot, in complex cases it can’t do everything. I use supplements for a few different reasons. First, if you have some issues with bowel movements, anxiety or sleep, these can get in the way of healing, so we address them head on. If we know, or find out through testing, that you’ve got some nutrient deficiencies, supplementing is the quickest way to repletion, as long as you’re able to absorb them. And if we suspect, or find through testing, that you’ve got chronic infections or toxins in your system, we’ll use supplements to take care of these root causes.

Eating is the one thing you do multiple times a day that has the most impact on your heath. A diet full of foods your immune system reacts to will lead to systemic, chronic inflammation and food sensitivities. However, the right, customized, anti-inflammatory diet for you will support gut healing, nourish your cells and tissues, and feed your microbiome.

When you’re struggling with a chronic health condition, the last thing you need is someone telling you all the things in your life that need to change. After all, you don’t have enough energy to keep up with the obligations you already have. Instead, we’ll work together to figure out small, achievable action steps that will work for you and your lifestyle; little changes over time to support your body and mind.

Functional lab testing, including blood, urine, stool, or saliva, is the biggest strength, but also the biggest downfall of Functional Medicine. Instead of requiring thousands of dollars of testing just to get started, we work together to figure out if you could benefit from functional tests, and which ones will give us the most bang for your buck.

Specializations

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lupus
Multiple Sclerosis
Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
Other Autoimmune Conditions

Endometriosis
PCOS
PMS/PMDD
Infertility
Ovarian Cysts & Uterine Fibroids
Perimenopause
Dysmenorrhea/Painful Periods

IBS
SIBO
Chronic Constipation
Fibromyalgia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Lyme/Tick Borne Illness

 This work is a good fit for you if:

  • You are struggling with a complex chronic health condition or mystery illness

  • You’re curious to explore how your mind and body interact

  • You have physical and/or mental health challenges that you’re ready to address at a deep level

  • You’ve currently got the time and resources to dedicate to your health, and are ready to make it one of your top priorities

However, this might not be the right time for you if:

  • You’re currently overwhelmed with responsibilities and don’t have a support system in place that will allow to make time for your health

  • Your health challenges are in an acute flare and you need immediate assistance

  • You’re looking for a quick fix