My Journey to Holistic Wellness

At the age of 22, I was diagnosed with PCOS. At the time, little was known about its root cause, and I was told that birth control was the only way to manage it. But relying on medication didn’t feel right to me. When I questioned this approach, I was met with resistance from practitioners who insisted that I simply “didn’t understand” how the condition had to be handled.

This moment ignited a deep desire to seek a more natural way to heal—one that didn’t just manage symptoms but addressed the root cause. I instinctively knew that nutrition played a key role, so I embraced a vegetarian lifestyle, eliminating processed foods and incorporating whole, nutrient-dense foods. Through these changes, I was able to regulate my cycles and conceive my son—proving to myself that food truly is medicine.

My journey didn’t stop there. Determined to further optimize my wellness, I discovered the power of essential oils and their profound effects on the brain and body. This fascination led me to become a certified aromatherapist, yet I knew I was still missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. While my symptoms were better managed, my A1C remained at 5.7, my weight continued to rise, and I knew there had to be a deeper answer.

The breakthrough came when I embraced a personalized holistic nutritional approach. Working one-on-one with a holistic nutrition coach, I finally unlocked the key to balancing my hormones. The results were life-changing—I dropped 80 pounds in 10 months, lowered my A1C to 4.9, and began experiencing menstrual cycles free from cramping, bloating, and fatigue. More importantly, I achieved this transformation without medication, using a sustainable approach that allowed me to enjoy eating out with family and friends while staying aligned with my goals.

After 19 years of searching, I found the missing piece—gut health. By intentionally choosing what I put on my plate, I achieved what Western medicine could not. At the age of 41, I started to no longer merely survive—I started thriving. I look forward to aging with dignity, free from unnecessary health complications, and ensuring that I am never a burden on my son.

This experience fueled my passion for helping others who, like me, feel like they are doing everything “right” yet aren’t seeing results. I am currently working at becoming a holistic nutritional counselor with the mission of guiding others toward the breakthrough they deserve.