For 20+ years, I had lived with a series of debilitating auto-immune disorders. My doctors had given me every drug imaginable to treat the conditions, yet I still experienced daily pain, inflammation, fatigue and severe brain fog. I tried numerous diets, exercising more, yoga, and every herbal remedy under the sun that I could find. My symptoms eventually improved, but I still felt as if something was missing. In 2017, after a 10 day journey to Iquitos (Peru) for some soul searching, I gained major clarity about the “conditions” I was labeled with and about my life. I realized that I didn’t really LOVE my career (as a web programmer) any longer and needed some type of major life change. Ultimately, I came to a sense of pure clarity and awareness that being in front of a computer all day was severely impacting both my physical and mental health. In 2018, I made the plunge and decided to leave my corporate career in IT, began working part-time as an IT Coordinator for several non-profits while at the same time, I began a search for what I might do with my career and my life as a whole. I began a deep dive into anatomy & physiology and became fascinated by the interconnection between the mind and body along with the mysterious interplay between the biochemical and bioelectrical processes within our body and how these processes might impact our health. This path led me to take another deep dive into biophysics and all of the latest science around aspects of terrain theory, energy/frequency or “quantum” medicine and most recently, homeopathy.

By the time the pandemic hit in 2020, I decided that I could either start another Netflix movie/show marathon or actually hit the GO button on making a career shift. It was a close call, but I ultimately chose the latter, and enrolled at the University of Minnesota in their Masters of Arts program for Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching. I finished my graduate degree in the summer of 2024, and attained my NBC-HWC (National Board Certification of Health and Wellness Coaching) shortly thereafter. I started my own coaching business, (Root Health LLC) and I officially began the next chapter in my life and career!

My health (physically, mentally/emotionally and spiritually) is still a work in progress, but needless to say I am in a much better state than I was in 2018 when this crazy journey of transformation began. I am currently off all prescription medications for my “auto-immune conditions” (medications my physicians told me I’d be on my entire life), and my pain, inflammation, brain fog and energy are all greatly improved!

Throughout my journey I have cultivated a profound respect for technology. Our tech-filled life has made our lives easier in many ways and has allowed us to stay connected with each other while giving us instant access to so much amazing information (including all the new science related to terrain theory, the microbiome, and biophysics) as well as this story I’m sharing with you right here and now! However from my perspective, our reliance on modern technology has also caused us to forget core ancestral wisdom related to how the body and mind work. Wisdom that taught us that our body is capable of healing itself when we create the right conditions for it. When we are in tune with the rhythms of nature/creation, watching the sunrise/sunset, keeping our feet on the ground as often as possible and putting clean water/food into our body we create the conditions for the body to repair itself. When we isolate ourselves from the land or our loved ones, eat processed food and drink water laced with chemicals while simultaneously immersing ourselves in EMF’s and blue light from LED-lit screens we ultimately subvert our body’s innate ability to heal itself.

In short, we can often spin our wheels in search for the next “healthy living thing” need to ADD to our health care routines to create greater physical and mental health. However, what I’ve found is that more often than not, it’s sometimes the things we are able to REMOVE from our daily experience which are no longer serving us that allows room for new thoughts and ideas to spark regarding what our body, mind and spirit truly needs to create the healing we are seeking. It has taken me 20+ years to realize some of these simple truths, and that taking ownership of our health and wellness is of the utmost importance to our family, communities and to all of creation.

Please have a look at my Health Resources page if you’re looking resources to help spark some some new ideas about what areas of your health may need some attention. This page is really a small snapshot of my studies since 2017 and may be of help to you if you’re looking for some different perspectives about health and wellness or any conditions you’re currently dealing with.

If you need additional help, having a health coach on your side can be a great resource to help support you in what can sometimes be a very challenging time on the road to improving health and wellness. I offer 1 on 1 support in the form of single 1-Hour Sessions or a 6-Week Coaching package. If you have questions you can shoot me a message on my Contact page, or send me an email at info@roothealthcoaching.com.

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