My Story

I have always felt our health was very important, but I struggled with my weight my whole life. I looked around and noticed so many people had thyroid and weight issues. I remember thinking that the answer had to be right in front of our faces and I just knew it was an environment problem. Looking back, I can see how God was giving me pieces of the puzzle even then. I continued playing sports and worked out regularly but as I struggled with infertility, my depression and weight gain skyrocketed. I knew movement was part of the puzzle but knew there had to be more to it.

My love for holistic health started with practicing and then teaching Yoga. I learned so many different ways to care for my body and my family in that time. However, during my second pregnancy, multiple nodules were found on my thyroid, and it was swiftly removed. That is when I found Footzonology® and what a life changing discovery that was! I knew from my first foot zone that I needed to learn how to zone for the health of our growing family. I took class after class and uncovered the healing power in aromatherapy, healthy eating habits, herbs, and sound healing...just to name a few. This education taught me to care for my children naturally and completely changed my mindset of healthy living. The only problem was I still could not lose the weight. I told myself it was just how I was meant to be, but I continued to battle depression, anxiety and chronic fatigue. I was told I was “just a busy mom” and I needed to eat less, workout more despite the exhaustion and take an anti-depressant.

When I had my daughter, I lost more weight than I ever had before my 6-week appointment, and I didn’t change anything. I knew my body very well and it clicked that hormones were playing a role. The next 5 years would prove to be the most traumatic and stressful years I had ever experienced, and my weight skyrocketed to its highest yet. I saw myself passing on unhealthy habits to my children and knew it had to change.

That chapter came to a close and I began working out with a personal trainer. I turned bodyfat into muscle very quickly but that darn scale would not budge! I heard about a holistic doctor nearby and decided to try it. The first time I met with him, I cried. He listened and gave me hope! He believed me when I told him what I thought was going on with my own body! Through diet changes and supplementation, my anxiety improved drastically! I gained more energy and began sleeping better. I had hope of better health again!

In 2022, my family moved to South Carolina. I had to leave my doctor behind, and I struggled to find even a basic provider. I felt lost, frustrated and helpless. I found myself creeping back to old habits and feeling like I was losing control. As I laid awake one night, I realized my family's health was my responsibility and what I was looking for, was me! I went all in with the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute. Dr. Cabral spoke my language from the very first class, and my heart knew this was the next major puzzle piece. I am so grateful for the knowledge I have acquired and the opportunity I have to continue to grow.

I lost 14lbs after the first detox. Then, as my family went through the CBO protocol, I lost 20lbs. within the first month! I am still on the road to healing my body and losing weight, but I know this is what my years of searching has led me to. We have witnessed so many miracles and we are all getting better every day. I have made it my mission to pass on this hope and education to other families. I would love to be part of your journey. You are so important to this world, let’s give it the strongest, healthiest version of you!