about the
coach
the basics…
Mom of two elementary-aged kids and a fur baby named Bruno
Wife to my high school sweetheart
Born & raised in the northeast, settled in Houston, TX USA
Navigating Celiac Disease (an autoimmune condition)
From wine-obsessed to alcohol-free
Former graphic designer, marketing professional, and nonprofit builder
Turned my own health journey into a career helping others with theirs
Enjoy reading, writing, photography
Approximately 80% growth + learning, and 20% tv/meme binges
This year traveled the farthest away from home to Italy (#besttripever)
Passionate hater of spiders and cilantro
my thoughts on health and motherhood…
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It's not just us, modern-day motherhood is hard… but we can choose different for ourselves.
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We can be incredible moms without sacrificing our own health and well-being.
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There is no one strategy to achieve “health” - it's a very personal and evolving journey.
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A mom’s health is not a distraction - it’s one of the greatest gifts she could pass on to her children.
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We get one shot at this life - so let's speak more truth, take better care of ourselves, & live.
a few pages of my story…
Becoming a mom broke apart my ab muscles and skin... and also my spirit.
In my early years of motherhood, I cycled through anxiety, depression, brain fog, debilitating fatigue, unexplained weight gain, skin issues, chronic sinus infections, bloating, and more. I also cycled through doctors, podcasts, and books, searching for answers about what was wreaking havoc on my body (which turned out to be the many complications of autoimmune disease).
I thought I was in a small minority of women struggling with their health or other challenges this new role brought.
The reality? I was a mom of young babies, who just experienced a massive amount change to her body and life, and who also had little consistent help (like many other moms). I was a woman who constantly made room for everyone else's needs, wants, and opinions (like many other women). And I was an individual who had never put too much thought into their health... until all of the flashing, check-engine lights were too bright to ignore (like many other individuals).
Through it all, it became clear just how complicated and personal this concept of “health” really is… especially when you layer in the complexities of modern-day motherhood.
And while I’ve come out the other side of much of this (having reduced or completely gotten rid of symptoms, understanding myself better than ever, and never being afraid to prioritize my needs)… it definitely didn’t happen over night, and it didn't happen without help.
I hated to think of all the women coming up behind me, spending their first years - even decade - of motherhood going through similar challenges on their own. I believe if we offer moms more individualized, proactive support, they can skip a lot of unnecessary struggle and enjoy creating their unique healthy mom lifestyle. So I turned my personal experience into professional credentials, and now it’s my mission to do just that.
It took years of my own self-led research, education, and experimentation:
the journey…
before I could properly connect all of the dots between how I was feeling and why, so I could make necessary changes
before I could confidently advocate for myself to health care professionals and access more proactive support
before I could build the motivation to keep moving forward, and improve my ability to problem-solve and pivot
before I could pick apart all of the beliefs that kept me over-functioning, so I could use my time & resources wisely
before I could create a sustainable healthy lifestyle that honored my needs as a woman as much as my role as a mother
(It does not have to take you this long… let’s shorten this timeline)
coaching style…
+ I think of food, habits, self-awareness, and support as powerful tools to shape our health and experiences.
+ I’m an Enneagram 4, Human Design Projector, and INFJ - put all of those together and you’ve got someone who:
loves deep conversation
searches for meaning
craves creativity
looks to problem-solve
wants to support & guide others
+ Chit chatting about the weather isn’t my strong suit - but want to chat about your health, your dreams, your fears, and ponder the meaning of life? I am there with lots of thoughts (and probably a few jokes to crack).
+ I believe motherhood is an incredible part of you, but it’s not all of you… and I’m looking forward to getting to know the woman behind the mom.
+ When it comes to your life and body, I’m not the expert here - YOU are. Your perspective is just as important as anything I have to offer. Think of me like a streetlamp - I help the journey feel more visible and enjoyable, but ultimately you’re the one who’s driving the car.
+ I’ll likely relate to and empathize with so much of what you’re going through, and I’ll want to help you in anyway I can… even still, you better believe I’m going to challenge you to take YOUR freaking power back. Because at the end of the day, the possibilities, solutions, and changes all lie within you.
I trained with the mindbodygreen health coaching program, which is an approved program under the National Board of Health & Wellness Coaches (NBHWC). I operate under the NBHWC’s scope of practice and code of ethics. The training was delivered by a faculty of doctors, wellness experts, and board-certified health coaches across diverse disciplines and perspectives, with material including foundational and evidence-based coaching concepts, 360-degree approach to wellness, and functional nutrition.
The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has collaborated with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) since 2016 to provide a robust board certification examination which has led to more than 8,400 National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches that hold the NBC-HWC credential. The esteemed NBC-HWC credential represents training, education, and assessment standards, allowing for the profession to advance in all aspects of health care and wellness. More about the NBHWC
