My interest in nutrition and health began long before it became my profession. Starting around age 16, I spent more than a decade struggling with chronic symptoms and searching for answers. I went from provider to provider, often receiving temporary treatments that did not solve anything long-term. I knew they also did not understand what was happening in my body and could not help me heal. For years, I lived with persistent sinus problems, skin issues, fatigue, brain fog, and other symptoms that significantly affected my quality of life. After becoming a mother, my motivation to better understand health became even stronger. When my son, Miles, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at two years old, nutrition and health were no longer simply personal interests- they became an important part of caring for my family.

My curiosity about the human body originally led me to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Western Washington University in 2005. Over time, I became increasingly interested in the relationship between nutrition, physiology, lifestyle, and health. Like many people searching for answers, I explored a wide range of dietary approaches and wellness philosophies along the way.