About Me

I have been health-conscious for most of my life. I became a vegetarian because I lived alone and cooking for one was very difficult. I couldn’t go to the market at that time and buy a small quantity of meat. Everything was prepackaged. So, I quit eating meat unless it was in spaghetti sauce or a hot dog. After a year of that, I knew I had to find a more balanced diet. I would have to learn how to get all the nutrition I needed on my own. This was the beginning of my education on food and what it provides for a healthy lifestyle.

Now, decades later, after menopause and gallbladder illness (I did not have it removed), I decided to pursue formal training to further my ability to care for myself. I am now a functional nutrition coach dedicated to guiding others on their wellness journey.

I have become painfully aware of how difficult it is for a doctor to give you all the time you need when you are ill, unless you are critically ill. It is my mission to help people pick up where the doctors leave off when it comes to their health.

Functional nutrition is the organization of vitamins, minerals, and other components of food to affect optimal body function and health through diet. You do not need to be a vegetarian. Even though that is how I got to this point, it may not be yours.

As your functional nutrition coach, I can work with you and your doctor if you choose. Functional nutrition does not require you to stop seeing your doctor. In fact, I urge you to continue whatever your doctor has prescribed. If you are not seeing a doctor and want to maintain optimal health, I will be happy to work with you, grateful that you are not yet seriously unwell.

The organization that provided my training continues to support me through regular meetings to discuss and receive guidance on difficult circumstances. I also have access to an extensive library for research purposes. Furthermore, I can reach out to other practitioners for help. Rest assured, if any concerns arise, you will be well cared for as my client.