I started my career in conventional medicine as a Physical Therapist many years ago, but more recently I became interested in natural health during my own wellness journey. I was searching for a solution for my debilitating gut issues, increasing joint pain, and a frustrating 30-pound weight gain that I could not lose. I was living with constant, worsening knee and hip pain, difficulty walking, daily episodes of gastric bloating after meals, and a concern that I was never going to get my life back and feel good again. It was affecting all aspects of my life.   

Doctors and conventional medicine offered me little in the way of a solution. I was told there was nothing wrong. The advice I got was to eat less and exercise more, eliminate foods that made me bloat, and accept the aging process. It was hard to figure out the right foods to eliminate as it seemed everything affected me. Even “good for you” foods like salads and veggies. Pharmaceuticals were prescribed to try reducing my pain and manage my stomach issues. These just made everything worse. I was frustrated and discouraged and felt like there were no answers.

I started doing my own research and did lots of reading. One book I discovered was “The Rain Barrel Effect” by Dr. Stephen Cabral, a naturopathic doctor. This book opened my eyes to the cumulative effect that environmental toxins, lifestyle choices and poor nutrition have on the human body. 

I was determined to change my life and regain my health and vitality. I started with the 21-day Functional Medicine Detox, lost 15 pounds, eliminated my joint pain, and I was finally hopeful again! I adopted an all-around healthier lifestyle from that moment on. I am passionate about how Functional Medicine and natural health and how it has changed my life. This same success can be yours too if you take the opportunity to reach for it!