Meet Sarah

Hi, I’m Sarah.

Wife, mom, coach, science geek, info junkie, foodie, author, musician, blogger, animal lover, Virgo!

I’m a sucker for books, fuzzy socks, crystals, spices, and essential oils.

I sing, loud and proud, in the shower, car and the kitchen!

Every day, I laugh, eat veggies + greens, get in a walk, and aim for 8 glasses of water. 

I have a secret stash of dark chocolate, love a good cup of coffee, have been known to snag 20 minutes in the tub on a Friday night & leave laundry unfolded for a day or two.

My passion is helping people feel better.

I didn’t feel good…

Thyroid Cancer, Lyme, Epstein-Barr, Mycoplasma, Adrenal Fatigue, Auto-immune arthritis, Psoriasis — all before the age of 30  — Crazy shit! I mean, CRAZY SHIT! But I never had chicken pox and haven’t had a cold or flu in years!

I think I’m so passionate about being a holistic health practitioner because I’ve struggled a lot with my own health.

Do you struggle with your health?

 

Here’s the thing… our struggles shape us!

I think working with me is different because I know what it’s like to feel like shit. 

I know the drill of bouncing from doctor to doctor, and I bet you do too.

I understand the frustration of trying x, y and z, of doing “everything right” only to have things spiral or, worse, not change at all.

I don’t just talk the talk…   

I live this every day.

I’ve been to countless practitioners, tried a million supplements, changed my diet and my lifestyle AND yet I still have to keep on it, SHIFT, and adapt to keep my weight in check and curb chronic fatigue, anxiety, and pain.  Just as our health shifts, so should our strategies.  Gone are the days of rigid thinking where strict calorie counting and hours of cardio were the only way to get the healthy bod.

To get from your breaking point to your balance point is as much about being gentle with yourself as it is about action. 

It’s about taking the right steps at the right time.

 

We can do this together!

My job is to share my experience, resources, and knowledge so your journey is easier.

Together, we can peel back the burdens and lessen your load so every step from here on out is a step closer to balance and freedom.   

That kind of partnership has made a difference in my life.  In some cases, it helped me step through fear; in others, it slowed my roll; all supporting my steps.

What’s your story?

My story is quirky and complicated…  and maybe yours is too.  

When all my friends were getting their drivers license, going on dates and worrying about zit cream, I got diagnosed with aggressive thyroid cancer, went in for lab work, ate through prescriptions, surgery, and radiation. 

My weight ballooned, my mood was all over the place and I was likely the most awkward teen on the planet.  Removing the tumor and my diseased thyroid wasn’t the end of it — there were 20 years more… before the auto-immune disaster, the adrenal crash, twisty arthritis — yadda, yadda, yadda.  I mean, my story is crazy— but, I know I’m not the only one… 

Whether your laundry list has the big C, adrenal, auto-immune disease, Lyme, Fibromyalgia… weight issues, hormone issues, mood imbalance, anxiety, insomnia, digestive crap, allergies —- whatever it is — there is a universal thread that links us all:

The body can only take so much for so long and once the balance point tips, strategies have to shift or our health will suffer.

Learning from my mistakes 

I made the mistake of doing too much, too fast and I tanked into chronic fatigue and anemia.

  • Shifting the strategy showed me that small steps often yield bigger, better, sustainable results.

I made the mistake of relying on doctors and prescription meds because my skin was so plaqued and my joints were so sore that I was frustrated and embarrassed, but that only got me into the cycle of having to take more and more rather than getting me relief.

  • Shifting into a place of peeling back prescriptions and getting to know how my body responds to things showed me that the body wants to be balanced and that there are many paths to healing.

I made the mistake of making decisions out of fear.  I mean, I full on panicked when my arthritis first flared.  Panic, fear, and anxiety kill hope… and hope is one of the best healers I know.

  • Shifting out of the fear gear and into a more neutral roll showed me that clear thinking and fear thinking yield totally different results.

I reached a point (and I’m guessing you have too) where I knew things had to change.

Have you reached your breaking point?

The reality of all the things I tried, doctors I saw, practitioners and therapies and supplements and diets…. the whole thing is exhausting and the TRUTH is even with all my intention and intervention, my health is still a challenge.   

If you’re like me, you know there’s no magic solution.  

  • I’m not one of those adorable coaches who posts sweaty workout pics and sells shakes.

  • I’m solid, boots on the ground, crawling through the trenches, MacGuyvering my way through the health maze.

  • I’m whole foods and attitude and gratitude all the way.

  • I’m not one thing — not vegan, paleo, keto — not just this or specifically that.

  • I’m a roll with it, feel it, find the flow person.

  • I’m not into the shame game, the blame game or pity parties.

  • I am growth, flexibility, gratitude, and grace.

  • I am all about doing whatever I need to do to get through the day (coffee and naps happen!)

  • I believe every breath is a blessing, opportunity, an invitation.

Every little thing in my life has brought me here — the health journey, years of schooling, certifications, and specializations — and it’s all to empower you:

  • to cut ties with fear and stress and fatigue
  • to reconnect with the things that make you feel good
  • to peel back the layers of dis-ease so you can rebuild balance and increase the love in your life. 

Whether you are in the throes of a cancer diagnosis, dealing with chronic illness or food allergies, struggling with weight or anxiety or pain, not sleeping well, challenged with occasional imbalance or just in need of a boost, I am here for you.

Here’s what I Know

  • I know how critically important it is to feel heard and understood.

  • I know how vital it is to acknowledge pain and challenge while also celebrate balance and success.

  • I know how helpful it is to have a health partner who knows you and I look forward to walking with you on your journey.

What I’ve found for myself and also with my clients is this:

  • no one modality or diet works perfectly
  • balance and healing happen by addressing the WHOLE you!
  • a combination of nutrient-dense eating, exercise and stress management in partnership with traditional medicine (when necessary) can get you back on track.

 

Is my method of functional nutrition and health coaching for you?

  • Is your current plan and support system working for you?

  • Are you getting relief with your current protocol?

  • Do you want to feel better AND do you believe that it’s possible?

  • Are you eating foods that foster health and promote healing?

  • How would it feel to enjoy healthy, whole-foods as part of your healing plan?

  • Are you open to simple strategies for lifestyle shifts?

  • What are three things you know you should change to improve your health?

  • Are you ready to do the work?

Say, “YES!”

  • Grab your calendar. 

  • Click through to mine. 

  • Book a session or use the portal to connect with me!

  • Let’s do this!

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What I Do

What I do... What We do together

I help people who are struggling with pain, fatigue, and imbalance discover the healthy choices that will unlock energy, comfort, balance and body confidence.  

  • Nutrition and nourishment are as much about what you feed your mind as what you feed your body.
  • Pain is not only about the physical sensation but also about way we feel about it and how we deal with it.
  • Weight management needs more than a meal plan; it’s a mindset and a commitment to simple shifts and self-care.
  • Recovery from chronic illness often requires that we back up before we can move forward.
  • Radiant skin is an inside job.
  • Satisfying sex, a rocking sex drive and comfortable cycles are as much about blood sugar as they are about balanced hormones. 
  • Deep, restorative sleep doesn’t happen by just turning off the lights.

Together, we will:

Assess

We will assess where you are currently with your life, your health and your mindset and THEN create a complete functional timeline and matrix of your health.

Map

Before we take action, we will map out action steps to get you back to your balance point. Mapping out a plan ensures that we remain mindful of your goals.

Act

Once the path is clear, we will work together to take small, meaningful steps forward.  This is always about restoration, not deprivation.  Your action plan will be flexible, fun and rewarding

Discover

Each step brings knowledge! We will discover what your body needs and develop a deeper understanding of the food and lifestyle choices that work best for you.

My Philosophy

Every body is unique.  Your path to illness and journey to wellness are too.  believe living well and enjoying a healthy life is based on four key elements:  understanding your body, eating well, reducing stress and knowing how to put it all together. 

I believe that having the support of a trusted guide is critical to long-term success.  My job is not to have all the answers (though I believe education is empowering), but to lead you through the process, prompt you at key junctions and connect you to resources along the way.  

 

My Approach

I practice a holistic approach to health and wellness, which means that I look at how all areas of your life are connected.

Does stress from your chronic pain, at your job or in your relationship cause you to overeat? Does pain impact your sleep?  Are you struggling with low energy?  Did you have poor health as a child?  Are you pooping everyday? When was the last time you laughed?  How are you taking care of yourself?  

My Clients

Are ready for action, open to diet and lifestyle shifts and committed to making changes in order to get results.  My clients work on nutrition, stress management, detox and sorting out addictive issues like caffeine and sugar.  They need strategies for right now, today… basic survival in a world where familiar foods are no longer an option, where pain is constant rather than rare, where despair is a bedfellow and real, actionable, helpful strategies feel the stuff that fairytales are made. 

My Methods

I loved that BIG box of crayons as a child because of the flexibility and freedom it gave me to create a whole picture.  As a Holistic Practitioner, I have a lot of tools in my toolbox, for the same reason.  Energy, laughter, functional nutrition, meditation, and aromatherapy are some of the tools I use to support healing.   There is a certain synergy when we get things right… it’s like music or mosaics or paintings, where each little piece and each stroke contributes to the complete creation.

You are not one thing, you are everything: wife, mother, sister, businesswoman, author, musician, cook, coach, entrepreneur, healer, friend.
Your health is everything: skin, spirit, joints, pain, weight, insomnia, sex drive, energy, fatigue, anxiety, feelings. 

It’s time to honor the whole of you.

My Role

My role is to help you get clear and support you as you take action.  As much as I am a resource and guide, SO ARE YOU.

Empowering you. Inspiring you. Supporting you. 

Programs, Classes, Groups, Workshops, Retreats, One-on-One sessions — 

If you’re ready for action, then I’m ready for you!

Detox

Support for your body! 

Feel better by cleansing 4 times a year with this popular, proven, fast, fun program that fits your life.

Enjoy time-saving, tasty recipes that showcase seasonal food.

Explore daily detox tools that help your body flow through transitions.

Experience the beauty of gentle, effective, whole-food cleansing that easily incorporates into even the busiest routine!

No calorie counting or deprivation here! Includes everything you need!

Programs

Proven plans with a click!

It’s no longer all up to you to work through the most confusing aspects of your health and wellness.

Our online program offerings are designed to support your success and teach you simple, steady and consistent habits that will shift your lifestyle and mentality so you can look and feel your best.

Whether you’re interested in Weight Loss, Mindset, Different dietary approaches or Diving deeper into Thyroid and Adrenal Health, there is something here for you!

Classes

Learn, laugh, eat, explore!

I invite you to join a class to discover fantastic new recipes, flavors, ideas, and inspiration!

My live classes are not only interactive, informative and fun but delicious and delightful, too!

All meals are healthy, fresh, organic and plant-based.

Materials and handouts are provided.

Make it a mom’s night out with your friends or branch out and learn something solo!

One on One

Don’t go it alone!
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You’ve got questions.
I’ve got… questions (and the skills, knowledge, and resources to help you build a successful action plan!)

This isn’t just me handing you a plan. It’s partnership with a purpose.  Simple shifts and healthier habits will get you back to your balance point where mojo, mindset, motivation, and inspiration meet.

If you’re ready to figure out what really works for your body then I’m ready for you! 

 

Freebies

What I do... What We do together

First… The Freebie Library

I’ve created an ALL ACCESS Freebie Library!

This is the official resource library for people who are ready for action and ready for a Reset!
This is a hub of awesome sh!t that you have access to at any time, so don’t be shy –> sign up, jot down the password and download till your fingers can’t download anymore!

I Want the Keys!

Enter your email below to sign up and you’ll get the password to unlock the Resource Vault whenever you want! Sneak in at midnight… poke around on your lunch break… grab a guide for a Mom’s Night In… these resources are here for you, anytime.

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Reading and Web Resources

My favorite plant-based recipe books (Clickable!):

 

                    

My favorite whole-food books (Clickable!) — these are plant-based, balanced and include recipes with animal protein:

                      

Health, nutrition and lifestyle faves…

                            

My savvy self-care choices go from coloring and journaling to… well, you’ll see! (Click away!)