About Me
Are you sick? Are you tired? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?
Have you tried everything you know and are not getting better or moving the needle in your health?
Maybe you're here because...
Does this sound like you?
Well, you have come to the right place.
Hi I am Heather. I have been in your shoes. I have been in the place where I was sick, tired, and in chronic pain. I have walked through chronic illness and am now on the other side having reversed a long list of ailments: osteoporosis, fatty liver, Lyme Disease, Mold Toxicity, CIRS, Grave’s Disease, and ligament laxity.
Because of my journey, I love helping others restore their health and get to the underlying root issues that led to them being ill. I am passionate about health and wellness and love coming along side others to guide them in the process of restoring their health. I do this with care, concern and compassion.
Here Is My Story
I always had health issues as a young child: asthma, allergies, and irritable bowel syndrome. By the time I was 30 I was labeled with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. At the time I was working as a Dietitian and had my own private practice. By the time I was 35 I was so ill and in so much acute/chronic pain I stopped working.
As the years went on I got sicker and more physically limited. I became homebound for over 10 years. It was not until I was 50I discovered I had undiagnosed Lyme Disease. I treated with herbs, herxed and got much better. But in March 2020 the Lyme resurfaced. I was also diagnosed with Grave’s Disease and active Epstein Barr Virus. I knew we where missing something.
I was too ill to do what I loved, to work as a health coach or to be able to participate in activities in my community. My diet was down to 10 foods I could tolerate. I was diagnosed with a long list of issues: Lyme, SIBO, Osteoporosis, Ligament Laxity, Grave’s Disease, EBV, Bartonella, etc, etc. My walking and standing were extremely limited. I had chronic neuropathy in my legs and terrible brain fog and a long list of other symptoms. I was at the chiropractor 3x/week for 8 years due to ligament laxity. I was spending a lot of money on treatments and supplements, chasing symptoms without seeing major improvements.
I was too ill to do what I loved, to work as a health coach or to be able to participate in activities in my community. My diet was down to 10 foods I could tolerate. I was diagnosed with a long list of issues: Lyme, SIBO, Osteoporosis, Ligament Laxity, Grave’s Disease, EBV, Bartonella, etc, etc. My walking and standing were extremely limited. I had chronic neuropathy in my legs and terrible brain fog and a long list of other symptoms. I was at the chiropractor 3x/week for 8 years due to ligament laxity. I was spending a lot of money on treatments and supplements, chasing symptoms without seeing major improvements.
I was eating organic but not getting better. Then I learned had been exposed to mold since my childhood and I could not detox mold or Lyme biotoxins. In reality I had a toxicity issue. Not a Lyme issue. I went to a CIRS trained practitioner who put me on binders for chronic inflammatory response syndrome but after 4 months of treatment absolutely nothing had improved in my health.
I was then introduced to regenerative nutrition and detoxification principles. I incorporated them into my life. Within the first week, I was able to start adding new foods into my diet. I quickly started seeing improvements. By 3 months my brain fog was better, my walking was improving and I no longer had ligament laxity and no longer needed to go to the chiropractor.
Today, I have my life back! My Lyme and associated conditions have been put to rest. I am able to go on hikes. I am not using any assistive devices to help me walk! I am participating in aqua aerobics and playing pickleball!!!
It has been a huge blessing to see how God has used my struggles, pain and journey to help others.
Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
I have personally walked thru restoring my health after 26 years of chronic illness and severe disability. I am proof that when your body is given the right nourishment and tools you can restore your health.
It has been my personal journey that has taught me more than my education alone ever could have. I have learned the importance of nourishing the body at a cellular level, opening detox pathways, supporting the organs of detoxification and gently detoxifying the body.
I use regenerative nutrition and detoxification principles along with my knowledge as a functional health coach to guide you on your health journey.
I am passionate and excited about giving you hope, resources, encouragement and guidance on your journey to help you restore your health. I look forward to hearing more of your story.
Credentials:
BS in Nutrition, Pennsylvania State University, 1987
Registered Dietitian, 1989-2005
Certified Diabetic Educator, 2000-2005
Certified Insulin Pump Trainer 2000-2003
Institute for Functional Health Coaching, 2019 https://instituteforfunctionalhealthcoaching.com/
Board Certified Functional Health Coach (AANWC) https://aanwc.com/
Here Is How I Can Help...
I have been helping individuals find solutions for their health challenges and educating them about what is going on in their body since 2019.
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What My Happy Clients are Saying...
"After struggling for thirty years with chronic health issues, I received a consult from Heather. She was wonderful! She surmised that I was suffering from Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and bloodwork confirmed it.
We then tested our house for mold and found we had high levels which were making both me and my husband sick. We sold our house to get out of the danger zone.
Since then, Heather has been helping both of us nourish our bodies and detox using regenerative nutrition. Heather has been with us every step of the way to encourage, guide, and give us great resources and advice to help us regain our health. Our doctor has been astounded at how much our health is improving, as she is regularly testing our blood and seeing it the results improve at each visit."
~Jacqui C.
"I approached Heather with my coaching needs because she had restored her health form chronic Lyme Disease and Bartonella which I too was struggling with. She was living proof that I too could overcome it and be on my way to rejuvenated health.
I thought I knew a lot about my illness and how nutrition played a major role in fighting it, but Heather was able to articulate in a very simple way things that I was doing to slow my journey.
Heather has been able to provide me with the tools I need to take on my health challenges. She has helped me realize
that I can do the work to get my health back. She gently encourages me along the way, but still gives me room to grow and learn things on my own."
~Gina S.
"With Heather guiding me as my health coach I have experienced the following:
- I lost 70 lbs
- I have more energy
- I'm able to clean my kitchen floor
- I rebounded from Polynephritis (kidney infection)
- My HbgA1c, Triglycerides and Cholesterol all came down
- I have been able to decrease several of my prescription medications and came of one medication for my heart
- My blood pressure has come down
If Heather did not know the answers to my questions, she would let me know and sought counsel from those who did. I am forever grateful for her, her belief in me, and encouragement to persevere."
~Debra R.
"I met Heather during the darkest time in my life: I was completely bedridden due to upper cervical instability. I made contact with her when I was looking for answers to my elevated inflammatory markers.
When Heather suggested mold I couldn't believe it, as our house was newly renovated and in very good condition. Our home was contributing to my families health issues. She helped me navigate this very confusing journey and helped me to detox. She was supportive through thick and thin.
Her guidance worked and I am feeling so much better along with our kids Heather was supportive every step of the way, extremely knowledgeable and caring.
Thank you Heather, it was and it continues to be a pleasure to work with you!"