I know from experience, the conventional approach to bone health isn’t working.
Unlike conventional medicine, which focuses on treating the symptoms instead of the root causes, my goal is to understand the chain of events that led to your osteoporosis diagnosis.
As a certified functional medicine practitioner with 40 years of experience in physical therapy, my mission is to close the information gap for women who want to build strong bones as they age.
Using the principles of functional medicine and functional nutrition, I help you identify the root cause of your osteoporosis, and equip you with the necessary tools to unleash your body’s natural healing potential.
My philosophy is rooted in the belief that building stronger bones is dependent on balancing mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.
Together we will work to create an action plan that addresses every area of your health, so you can get back to living an active and fulfilling life, reducing the need for daily prescription medications.
Instead of taking proactive steps to prevent bone loss, many healthcare providers wait until osteoporosis has already set in, often making a diagnosis when it's too late for easy solutions.
At that point, you're told that medication is your only option to manage the issue.
This approach leaves you feeling confused, overwhelmed, and hopeless, leading to beliefs like:
It’s too late to improve your bone density, and osteoporosis will be a lifelong struggle.
You’ll have to give up activities you once loved, such as yoga, hiking, dancing, and gardening, out of fear of breaking a bone.
Lifestyle changes like exercise, nutrition, and supplementation won’t make a difference in your bone health.
If you’ve faced these disappointments and frustrations with the conventional treatment model, you’re not alone.
In fact, I’ve been right where you are...
When I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at the age of 60, I was told to take a bone medication, more calcium, and sent on my way.
But that solution didn’t cut it for me.
After watching my mother suffer with debilitating spinal pain from compression fractures, I knew there had to be a better way.
I thought, “No woman should have to suffer in extreme pain like she had.”
I saw how little information health care practitioners were providing menopausal women about how to approach osteoporosis from a holistic lens. And my question was…
If so many women struggle with osteoporosis, why is there such little information being shared about how to support healthy bones?
Contrary to what you’ve been told, there are things you can do to improve bone density, and regain control of your health, even after you’ve been diagnosed.
But unlike conventional medicine, the solution is not another medication or a one-size-fits-all approach.
We are all unique, and the strategies that work for one woman may not work for you. That’s why I believe in taking a personalized approach to bone health.
If you’ve been searching for the education and guidance you need to build strong bones, you’re in the right place.
I have spent nearly a decade working with women to improve chronic conditions by addressing their root causes. My focus is on empowering women to live beyond their osteoporosis or osteopenia diagnosis through holistic strategies and personalized coaching methods.
I’d love to partner with you and help you achieve optimal wellness.