I've got your back
As I stroke the keys today writing my first blog I feel rather humbled to finally share my story and put myself out there in the hope that you may gain some inspiration. You see, I want you to know that I’ve got your back.
My road to good health has been tumultuous to say the least. I suffered from asthma as a young child, not too long ago was showing significant signs of an autoimmune disease that would have left me wheelchair bound and more recently was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was also diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) but I question that diagnosis as I now understand that anxiety was part of my process of digesting my experiences.
One thing about me is I have a thirst for learning how to recover from life’s challenges. I like to dig deep and balance the science with the spiritual so that all aspects of myself can heal. And I did some study….actually A LOT of study. I became a clinical nutritionist, mindfulness meditation teacher and a health counsellor. I threw myself into medical research journals, read a lot books on health, wellness, naturopathy, nutrition, genetics and I did a lot of tests. Blood tests, poo tests, urine tests, genetic tests and I picked them apart (I have a passion for reading tests btw). I met with many medical specialists, challenged some, and were inspired by others. Now I find myself still learning. Medicine is like that.
Apart from all the medical training I have also had so many beautiful angels cross my path and help peel the layers from my vulnerable self therefore forcing me to ask big questions. A healing journey requires full awareness of one’s experiences. I’m the kind of person who cannot help but dive deep into those big moments in life. I have an insatiable thirst for understanding life’s complexities, the people within it and also myself. I tend to over express myself at times (but not with fear), at times I think too much (meditation helps with that) and I am somewhat obsessive (I don’t give up until I find the answer).
When I decided to become a practitioner, to be of service to those suffering from chronic illness, cancer and autoimmune disease, I did so because I wanted to show you that Recovery is Possible. I wanted to be to you what I needed most during the harrowing and traumatic moments of diagnosis and illness. In my early health crisis days I wish I found someone who could motivate me and give me hope on my journey. I wanted someone to truly have my back. These are the things I understand:
I understand how it feels when a medical doctor tells you there is nothing you can do and that your illness is incurable.
I understand how it feels to go from specialist-to-specialist and from test-to-test to try and get answers only to find that the solution is long-term medication.
I understand how it feels when you are told to just sit and watch the progression of your illness.
I understand how it feels when you have no hope.
I understand what it feels like to search for support but you feel like no one has your back or has time for you.
I understand the anxiety associated with illness and how you think your state of mind is making you sicker but you can’t help it.
I want you to know that there is always something you can do to create change in your health journey. It wont always be easy but I can assure you it will be fulfilling. Please check out my Services page to discover the supportive options that are available to you. I am fully committed to all my clients and can assure you I will have your back.
