It’s been said “ Genetics load the gun, but environment pulls the trigger.”

My deep dive into holistic health began with the diagnosis, the moment I discovered how profoundly lifestyle, stress, environment, and our personal stories can impact our health.

At 49, I was diagnosed with Graves’ and Hashimoto's. My world was suddenly turned upside down. Extreme and terrifying symptoms like tachycardia, tremors, drastic weight loss, anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia forced me to stop, listen deeply, and embark on a different path.

The Thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland. Yet, it plays a vital role in regulating energy, metabolism, and overall well-being, influencing nearly every organ system and impacting everything from mood and weight to heart health and body temperature. It wasn't until I got diagnosed that I realized I had been experiencing some of these issues for years.

Conventional treatment for my condition meant radioactive iodine, but as I wasn't ready to give up my ​Thyroid as the first course of action, I chose an integrative approach instead.

With my doctor’s support and a block-and-replace medication treatment, I immersed myself in learning everything I could about thyroid autoimmunity and began a transformative journey to remission.

I navigated labs, doctors, and lifestyle changes, moved through the flares, the fears, and the hope. I worked tirelessly to identify my triggers, addressing gut health, nutritional deficiencies, inflammation, and food sensitivities, and most importantly, managing the stress that contributed to the diagnosis.

Once I understood how to support my health, my numbers normalized, and my antibodies progressively decreased until I felt myself again. My sleep, my food reactions, and my energy levels significantly improved.

I regained control of my health through dedication to lifestyle and habit changes. It wasn't easy; it took lots of trials and adjustments, but today, I'm proud to say I saved my ​Thyroid and am medication-free.

I did not stop here; healing for me meant going beyond remission and looking into the emotional and psychological layers that shape our health; our life stories, patterns, and personality traits, which, over time, can become a silent contributor to chronic illness.

Through deeper inner work, I began releasing stories I’d been carrying and at the same time a layer of stress my system had been holding for far too long.

This has enabled me to return to a more aligned version of myself and to enter menopause and my empty-nest years with renewed energy and vitality and a newfound purpose in helping others on their wellness journey.

Today, I aim to inspire, guide, and empower women to take ownership of their lifestyle and pursue the life they are meant for.