My Health Journey
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. I kept it to myself and pushed through, even during tough moments like gaining 40 pounds on steroids right before senior pictures while having your classic textbook “moonface”. (Yes, someone even asked me what was “wrong with my face.”)
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.
Fast forward, I have now been managing my condition for about 10 years: My labs aren’t perfect, but I’m more in tune with my body than ever before. I’ve learned how to take better care of myself, and the importance of building a life that is aligned with my values, goals, and ambitions- leaning into my passion and intuition ( I’m with you on this journey y’all!)
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.
Professional Bio
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.
It’s what led me here to my true passion: helping others like me not just survive, but thrive.