The Story Behind Care with Flare
Care with Flare was born from a realization that grew slowly over many years.
I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 15, after a sudden onset of symptoms, frequent bathroom trips, nausea, weight loss, and anemia. Thankfully, since IBD runs in my family, I was diagnosed quickly. But back then, it felt like just another family trait, like having brown eyes, not something that came with extra support or understanding. There were moments that were especially difficult, like gaining 40 pounds on steroids right before senior pictures and navigating the emotional and physical changes that came with it.
Eventually, I found a medication that worked and helped me absorb my nutrients and feel like myself again. That phase brought real relief, but chronic illness doesn’t always follow a straight line. A few years later, my symptoms shifted dramatically in the other direction: severe constipation, bloating, and fatigue that left me irritable and unsure of what to eat. That chapter was just as challenging in its own way, but it taught me how much our bodies communicate when something’s off, and how important it is to listen.
Living with a chronic illness isn’t easy, but it’s shown me what strength, insight, and resilience really look like. And that’s a gift I carry forward, every single day.
I started paying closer attention to how stress, nutrition, daily routines, and mindset affected how I felt. I realized that managing health wasn’t only about treating symptoms when they appeared. It was about learning to understand the body and building habits that support it long before flare-ups happen.
That curiosity eventually grew into a passion.I became deeply interested in helping others develop that same awareness and confidence in caring for their bodies. Not just for those living with chronic conditions, but for anyone who wants to feel better, build sustainable habits, and create a life that supports their health and well-being.
Care with Flare was created from that vision. Today, my work focuses on helping people better understand their bodies, reduce the likelihood of flare-ups, and make realistic, meaningful lifestyle changes that support long-term wellness. Because impactful health change rarely happens all at once. It happens through small shifts, new insights, and supportive conversations along the way. And sometimes, the right conversation can change everything.
Meet Your Coach
Professional Bio:
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Queens College and dual Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Public Health from Stony Brook University. I’m a Certified Health Education Specialist and a Certified Health and Wellness Coach.
My professional journey blends psychology, business, and public health-three fields that deeply shape my coaching approach. Psychology fuels my curiosity about human motivation, behavior change, and how people move toward lasting transformation. Business brings in strategic thinking, systems and process improvement, key to helping clients implement real change in their daily lives. And public health ties it all together with a community-centered, prevention-focused lens.
I’m deeply grateful for this multidisciplinary foundation, which allows me to bring both compassion and structure to my coaching, blending human insight, strategic planning, and evidence-based tools to help my clients create meaningful, sustainable change.