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Franklin, TN, United States
My interest in health began at a young age, as a young competitive gymnast as I quickly learned the value of being physically and mentally on top of my game.
As peculiar as it sounds, even as a kid I always loved eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits. Possibly this was a seed planted early on as I was raised in a small agricultural community tucked beside the Sespe Mountains in Southern California. Some of my fondest memories are of my sister and I climbing up my great grandmother's tree to pick apricots, or riding horses through neighboring citrus orchards with my grandfather to find oranges and avocados. I recognized now that those powerful memories fueled my passion to share the key to thriving by incorporating nature & nutrition.
There have been periods of my life where I moved away from clean healthful eating, and experienced the negative side effects. More cravings, more self loathing and negativity, less energy, less love for myself and those around me.
I experienced an eating disorder, and an anxiety disorder.
I experienced weight gain.
I experienced irritable bowel syndrome.
Over the years, I have been able to target successful methods to return to ideal health, tap back into the positivity, the love, and strengthen the connections between physical health and mental well being. In addition to being a certified forest therapy guide, I am also a licensed dietitian, focusing in integrative & functional medicine. My approach targets five key pillars:
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Minimizing elements that create dis-ease, this may be physical environment, foods, toxins, or emotional elements.
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Reconnecting with nature and infusing high quality foods & nutrients, emphasizing foods found in nature
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Building healthy habits around eating and lifestyle, reframing thought patterns through cognitive behavioral therapy
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Find physical activity that is fun and joyful
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Fostering meaningful relationships with like-minded souls, and the more than human world
I look forward to working with you and helping you reach your ideal health goals.
