Finding My Path to Health

Everything changed in 2007 after a yeast outbreak in my armpits my doctor couldn't explain. I was told to put Canestin on it and go home. I said ENOUGH.

I decided to take control of my health using natural and integrative strategies. Through research, testing, and professional guidance, I eliminated food sensitivities, supported my lymphatic and cellular health, and implemented a customized plan based on my lab results.

Within months:

• My eczema cleared for the first time in years
• My allergies improved
• My menstrual cycle and hormones went back to normal
• Energy increased
• My digestion stabilized

I felt strong and healthy for the first time in years. It inspired me to pursue my third degree/diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition, combining gut health, hormone balance, metabolism, and functional medicine into a practice that helps people regain control of their health.

Professional Credentials & Experience 

Education:

• Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition, Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN), 2013 – 700+ in-class hours and co-op placements
• Bachelor’s in Political Science & French
• Diploma in Corporate Communications

Certifications & Specialties:

• Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP)
• Functional Lab Testing Certification
• Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Practitioner
• Gut Health Mastery
• Nutrition For The Endocrine System
• Blood Sugar Balancing
• Fat Loss & Metabolic Support
• Personalized Functional Nutrition
• Holistic Lifestyle Interventions

Professional Experience:

• Created North America's first whole-body, affordable membership for women with autoimmune arthritis, serving over 300 members
• Featured in the Globe and Mail, The Phoenix Helix Podcast, Autoimmune Simplified Podcast, Autoimmune Wellness web site, Neighbour Media and That Clean Life as a nutritionist specializing in autoimmune for adults and kids
• Certified Nutritional Practitioner since 2013, specializing in inflammation and autoimmune disease
• Worked at CanPrev, Canada’s leading professional-grade nutraceutical company
• Private practice and clinical mentoring at North Toronto Naturopathic Clinic & Higher Health Naturopathic Centre and IV Lounge
• Former advisor for the student clinic at the Institute Of Holistic Nutrition, mentoring students in writing their very first client plans
• Collaboration with functional doctors, naturopathic physicians, fitness specialists, chiropractors, and mindset coaches

Professional Memberships:

• Member in good standing, Canadian Association of Natural Nutritional Practitioners (CANNP) with ongoing CE requirements and mentorship responsibilities

Practice Scope:

• Specializes in autoimmune arthritis, metabolic health, chronic inflammation, digestive health, and hormone balance
• Serves clients online across North America with her virtual programs and office

Integrative Approach to Autoimmune Health

My approach combines functional nutrition, lab testing, and lifestyle interventions to address the root causes of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Nutrition, stress management, sleep optimization, movement, and digestion are all critical to building resilience and long-term health.

My own daughter’s experience with CRMO, a rare pediatric auto-inflammatory condition (which is like RAx10 in terms of pain and medical concerns), reinforced my expertise and methodology.

Working alongside her rheumatologist, we integrated medical and natural approaches to manage her disease. This ultimately lead to the "remission" or inactivity of her disease, while also supporting her growth, hormones, and metabolic health.

This personal journey plus my own autoimmune diagnoses (celiac, psoriasis and suspected psoriatic arthritis) informs how I practice today and how I support clients in navigating chronic illness so they can have structure and tools they need to develop clarity, confidence, and empowerment in knowing what's best for them.

The focus is always a combination of clinical evidence (what is proven to work) with easy steps to follow, so that it's actually realistic to sustain for both immediate and long term relief.

Personal Life & Food Philosophy

I bring my full life experience to my work. I grew up in a small town but now live in North America's third largest city. I've lived abroad in France. I've raised two kids (they are 19 and 22). My husband is meat and potatoes guy, and I've learned to overcome "picky eaters" at home, with him being the biggest critic. Yet we make it work. 

I love travel, flavours, and having fun (scuba diving in my 30s/40s, learning how to downhill ski at the age of 38, golf, yoga, hiking, visiting my parents who winter in Mexico).

I'm leary of the diet culture, even though I provide therapeutic food plans. As a GenXer, I was exposed to the worst-of-the-worst in diet culture and fell prey to many products and programs before becoming a CNP. 

As the mom of a girl, today, I want all of my clients to have a positive, practical relationship with food, that balances therapeutic benefits with enjoyment. That is the only path to having a nutrition mindset with food (vs feeling deprived and depleted).

Today, my mission is to bridge the gap between medical and natural health. I want every person with autoimmune or inflammatory conditions to feel empowered, informed and hopeful. I want everyone I connect with to know exactly what they can do at home to support their health and work confidently with their healthcare team for longterm health and resilience.