Welcome to Healthy Parenting 101! I just wanted to share a little about my experience parenting three wonderful kids, while challenged with Fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
My diagnosis was about twelve years ago, but the symptoms have been present as long as I can remember.
Being a mom and raising a happy family has been my life purpose and the thing I am most passionate about. When I was in elementary school and was asked: “What do you want to be when you grow up? “ I answered: “a mommy “. I was determined not to let my chronic pain prevent me from thoroughly enjoying, savoring and being fully present for my family. Getting to the root cause of my pain, and learning how to love, nurture, and nourish myself became a full time job. Discovering the benefits of self love, gentle loving kindness, nourishing myself with healthy, healing foods and exercise, and positive loving thoughts; led to a passionate desire to support moms in getting to the root cause of and reducing stress and pain. I discovered that learning to love, nourish and take care of myself enabled me to be a better mom; and to model that for my children became a priority. I wholeheartedly believe that being healthy and happy moms and raising healthy, confident, well adjusted children can help make the world a better place.
I was introduced to Holistic Healing as far back as the 1980’s, after being a patient of Dr. Ronald Hoffman. He was one of the first Integrative /Functional Medicine Doctors, and is renowned for his expertise in the field. That initiated my becoming a fan of natural healing modalities. Prescription drugs just weren’t for me, as I am extremely sensitive to the adverse side effects.
I have spent the last ten years researching any info I could get my hands on about Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and Illness, stress reduction; and prevention of stress and illness in parents-so they can be joyfully present to raise happy, healthy families. I have studied Life and Wellness Coaching for over a decade as well; specifically under Rhonda Britten, Iyanla Vanzant, and Cheryl Richardson-who was the first President of the International Coach Federation. I earned a MASTER COACH CERTIFICATION from the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM, which looks at the whole picture of Health and Wellness; including Suzanne Monroe’s signature GET REAL PLAN Nutrition and Weight Loss Program. I also earned a certificate from the HAPPILY FAMILY PARENTING CONFERENCE.
I am also Board Certified by the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DRUGLESS PRACTITIONERS.
Using Nature and Lifestyle Medicine has become my passion, as it has helped me to alleviate almost all of my chronic pain, and I can’t wait to share all I’ve learned with you!
My diagnosis was about twelve years ago, but the symptoms have been present as long as I can remember.
Being a mom and raising a happy family has been my life purpose and the thing I am most passionate about. When I was in elementary school and was asked: “What do you want to be when you grow up? “ I answered: “a mommy “. I was determined not to let my chronic pain prevent me from thoroughly enjoying, savoring and being fully present for my family. Getting to the root cause of my pain, and learning how to love, nurture, and nourish myself became a full time job. Discovering the benefits of self love, gentle loving kindness, nourishing myself with healthy, healing foods and exercise, and positive loving thoughts; led to a passionate desire to support moms in getting to the root cause of and reducing stress and pain. I discovered that learning to love, nourish and take care of myself enabled me to be a better mom; and to model that for my children became a priority. I wholeheartedly believe that being healthy and happy moms and raising healthy, confident, well adjusted children can help make the world a better place.
I was introduced to Holistic Healing as far back as the 1980’s, after being a patient of Dr. Ronald Hoffman. He was one of the first Integrative /Functional Medicine Doctors, and is renowned for his expertise in the field. That initiated my becoming a fan of natural healing modalities. Prescription drugs just weren’t for me, as I am extremely sensitive to the adverse side effects.
I have spent the last ten years researching any info I could get my hands on about Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and Illness, stress reduction; and prevention of stress and illness in parents-so they can be joyfully present to raise happy, healthy families. I have studied Life and Wellness Coaching for over a decade as well; specifically under Rhonda Britten, Iyanla Vanzant, and Cheryl Richardson-who was the first President of the International Coach Federation. I earned a MASTER COACH CERTIFICATION from the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM, which looks at the whole picture of Health and Wellness; including Suzanne Monroe’s signature GET REAL PLAN Nutrition and Weight Loss Program. I also earned a certificate from the HAPPILY FAMILY PARENTING CONFERENCE.
I am also Board Certified by the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DRUGLESS PRACTITIONERS.
Using Nature and Lifestyle Medicine has become my passion, as it has helped me to alleviate almost all of my chronic pain, and I can’t wait to share all I’ve learned with you!
