My health journey started in 2014 when I decided to get off of birth control. I was happily married and knew we would eventually want kids. I was sick of the side effects of the birth control- and so was my husband! The pill made me so emotional (and maybe a little crazy). Not knowing any better, I quit cold turkey.

Soon after I started to experience major weight gain, hormonal cystic acne, horrible brain fog, and very irregular periods. I was so inflamed- getting monthly massages with no relief, battling constant fatigue, and ultimately just unhappy in my body. I was only 25 years old!

Seeking medical help, I had difficulty finding answers and the only solution I was offered was to get back on birth control. I declined and decided to dig deeper to find out why I was feeling this way. After hours of my own research, I realized my symptoms matched up to a tee with PCOS. I became obsessed with reading books and blogs on nutrition, balancing blood sugar, and decreasing inflammation. I was persistent with exercising and started to feel like myself again.

Fast forward a couple of years in 2016, I had a cyst rupture, (ouch!) and finally found a Functional Doctor to diagnose my PCOS. With deeper lab work, we also discovered I was dealing with an autoimmune condition called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

I still remember the doctor reviewing my labs that day and the words “You are very likely infertile.” Those words cut through me like daggers. I knew that would not be my story and this kicked my motivation into high gear.  There was nothing I wanted more in life than to be a mom!

With more targeted lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, thyroid/hormonal support, I was able to put my PCOS into remission, regulate my cycles, and a year later when we decided we were ready- conceived on our first try! I now have two beautiful, healthy boys and couldn’t be more thankful.

My journey was a struggle , with a lot of trial and error but it did help me discover my passion. During my FDN training I was able to run these cutting edge labs on myself and uncovered more answers to why I was still so tired all the time, had difficulty losing the baby weight, and often feeling burnt out/irritable. The stress of motherhood had taken it’s toll on my adrenals, hormones, and mineral balance. I became my first client and learned a lot along the way. This program has been a game changer for me. My health is still a work in progress but it’s amazing that now 10 years later at the age of 35, I feel more vibrant and have more energy than ever!

What’s truly unique about FDN’s methodology is that we can skip the guessing game and get right to the point with these brilliant labs that give us so many answers from the start. I feel this is truly my calling to help other women get their desired results whether that is preparing their body for a healthy pregnancy, or just feeling happy, energetic, and revitalized in their body. I am living proof that it is absolutely possible to see major changes in your health if you are willing to put in the work. I can’t wait to guide you on this journey!