element NUTRITION

our origin

My real health story

My health story began right after college — though in truth, I'd been dealing with hormonal, digestive, and mental health struggles since before high school. By the time I graduated in 2007, I was battling severe depression, chronic digestive issues, and maladaptive behaviors that would follow me for years. As anyone with similar struggles knows, these conditions don't just affect your health — they affect everything.

After several difficult life events, I found my way to the Nutrition Therapy Institute in Denver and began piecing the puzzle together. Slowly, things improved — but I still felt like I was limping along. I was gaining knowledge, starting to help others, and yet couldn't shake the feeling that something important was still missing.

That missing piece turned out to be chronic infections and hidden toxins — including mold — that had gone undetected for years. Once I uncovered those root causes, my healing shifted in a meaningful way. Turns out, these missing pieces were also key in cognitive and mental healing programs like The ReCODE™ Protocol, Dr. Dale Breden’s personalized program to prevent and reverse cognitive decline. As a ReCODE™ certified nutritionist, I incorporate many of these elements into my client’s personalized protocols.

What those years of struggle ultimately gave me was perspective, patience, and a deep commitment to this work. Today, my greatest joy is taking that hard-won experience and helping others find their own path to healing — with the right support, the right tools, and the genuine belief that higher ground is always within reach.