my story
From Burnout to Balance: How I learned that whole-body wellness is more than weight.
I used to think that if I could just reach a certain number on the scale, everything else would fall into place. I’d be happy. I’d feel confident. I’d finally be healthy. But the truth is, I had to break down - physically, emotionally, and mentally - before I learned what wellness really means.
I’ve carried extra weight for most of my life, so like many people, I dieted...hard. I lost 50 pounds through Weight Watchers. Then gained it back. Lost it again. Gained more. I cycled through plans, tried everything, and eventually found something that “worked” (at least for aesthetics). I dropped the most weight I ever had, fit into smaller sizes than I had in my adult life, and got praised for the transformation.
But inside, I was exhausted. Anxious. Still bingeing in secret. Still feeling like it was never enough.
The truth? I was using weight loss as a way to chase worthiness.
And that feeling didn’t disappear with smaller jeans.
What really opened my eyes was when I finally hit pause. After years of corporate work, then transitioning to the health and fitness space during the pandemic, working odd hours, coaching clients, planning a wedding, and showing up for everyone else, my body quite literally shut down. I was living in a constant state of stress - mentally pushing through, even as my nervous system was waving red flags. I was inflamed, exhausted, and burnt out.
I didn’t recognize myself anymore, and no amount of willpower or protein shakes could fix it.
That was the turning point.
I realized I couldn’t keep separating my mental and emotional health from my physical health. I had to stop fighting my body and start listening to it. I had to rewire the way I thought about health - not as a number or a rigid routine, but as a relationship. One that included nourishment, boundaries, and actual rest.
During this time, I also found Nutritional Therapy. I dove deep into mineral balance, nervous system regulation, and foundational wellness - discovering what it truly means to support my body at a cellular level. I began to heal, slowly and sustainably, from the inside out. Not just my symptoms, but my mindset, too.
Now, I help others do the same. I work with women who are tired of bouncing between plans, providers, and promises. Women who are burned out, stressed out, and still not getting answers. Women who’ve done “everything right” and yet, still don’t feel right.
Because real wellness isn’t about restriction. It’s about restoration.
Today, I don’t coach from a place of pressure - I coach from a place of compassion. I help my clients uncover the why behind their symptoms, find the root causes, and build daily practices that support their body and mind together. We don’t chase skinny - we pursue strength, peace, and balance.
I believe in a health-first approach that respects your body, honors your needs, and supports long-term vitality. I do NOT believe in quick fixes.
Because you deserve to feel good in your body, not just about your body.
I’m here to help you reconnect with your health - and yourself.
