A Little More About Me
"As a former Team USA athlete and mother of eight beautiful children, I've learned that peak mental and physical well-being are inseparably tied to diet."
I’m a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Professional, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and FRESH START Instructor, double board-certified by the AANC and the NANP.
I graduated from Bridgeport University with a master’s degree in Health Sciences. My focus on healthy food became laser-like after the birth of the first of my eight beautiful children. My formal training is valuable, but my "secret sauce" is a well-seasoned blend of passion, practical experience and an intense work ethic suffused with boundless positive energy.
Where it all started
Prior to becoming a practitioner, I was fortunate to represent Team USA around the world as a professional show jumping equestrian. As an athlete, I learned that peak mental and physical performance were inseparably tied to diet.
Even as a child I understood the value of a healthy wholesome diet. My mom was way ahead of her time. She taught us the importance of nutrition and that "you are what you eat." She helped all of us in a large family understand that different age groups and activity levels require different nutritional strategies.
The Family Behind the Mission
Where it all started
Our whole crew
Adventures with the kids
"Raising eight children taught me that nutrition isn't just about science—it's about love, patience, and finding what works for your unique family."
How I Work
Test, Don't Guess
Functional labs, blood chemistry analysis, and diagnostic nutrition assessments — not guesswork. We find out exactly what's going on before we change a thing.
Real Food, Real Life
I raised eight kids on this. No fad diets, no impossible meal plans — just practical nutrition strategies that work in a real kitchen with a real schedule.
Always Learning
30+ certifications over a decade — from oncology nutrition to functional medicine to herbal support. The science evolves, and so do I.
My Training
The science behind the care
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®
Certified Practitioner
"This methodology gave me the tools to stop guessing and start testing, uncovering the root causes of health issues."
Nutritional Therapy Association
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
"Learned the power of bio-individual nutrition and how to support the body's innate intelligence."
Bridgeport University
Master’s Degree in Health Sciences
"Deepened my understanding of human physiology and the scientific foundations of health."
Certified Oncology Nutrition Consultant
250-Hour ONC Certificate Program — 2025
"Specialized training to support clients through cancer treatment with targeted nutritional strategies for strength, healing, and recovery."
Restorative Wellness Master
All 4 Levels Completed — 2020–2021
"Mastering all four levels gave me a comprehensive framework for restoring gut health, detox pathways, and hormonal balance from the ground up."
30+ certifications across a decade of continuous study
Master of Science, Nutrition Bridgeport University | 2002 |
Bachelor of Arts, Economics Fairfield University | 1986 |
Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition (B.C.H.N.) Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board | 2025 |
Certified Nutrition Professional (CNP) Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board | 2025 |
Certified Oncology Nutrition Consultant 250-Hour ONC Certificate Program | 2025 |
Certified Holistic Health Practitioner American Association of Drugless Practitioners | 2020 |
Nutritional Endocrinology Level 1 & IRSPT Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology | 2025 |
Functional Nutrition Northeast College of Health Sciences | 2023 |
Sports Nutrition Northeast College of Health Sciences | 2023 |
Applied Functional Medicine Level 1 MedicusCME | 2023 |
Dietary Supplement Specialist Designs for Health | 2022 |
FBCA Mastery — Certification of Excellence ODX Academy | 2021 |
Restorative Wellness Practitioner, Levels 1–3 & Master Restorative Wellness Solutions | 2020–21 |
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) Functional Diagnostic Nutrition | 2020 |
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) Nutritional Therapy Association | 2018 |
Nutrition Institute for Integrative Nutrition | 2015 |
Foundations of Herbal Support Northeast College of Health Sciences | 2023 |
Traditional Chinese Medicine Northeast College of Health Sciences | 2023 |
Licensed Ecclesiastical Holistic Practitioner Guardian Ecclesiastical Medical Association | 2020 |
Autoimmune Paleo Certified Coach AIP Practitioner Training Program | 2020 |
Certified Holistic Nutritionist Energetic Health Institute | 2020 |
RESTART Program Instructor RESTART Program | 2018 |
Gut Health Institute for Integrative Nutrition | 2018 |
Bioenergetics Natural Energetics Systems | 2018 |
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC) Functional Medicine Coaching Academy | 2017 |
Certified Health Coach Primal Health Coach | 2017 |
Certified Sports Nutritionist American Fitness Professionals & Associates | 2018 |
Nutrition Primal Health | 2016 |
Trained & Certified By
Member of NANP · AANC (Diplomate) · Alternative Balance Professional Group
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