My Messy, Magical Backstory

And, The Winding Road That Led Me Here

Hi, I'm Kristen!

Loving Wife. Boy Mama. Animal Lover. Outdoor Enthusiast. Foodie. Ex-Corporate. And, Sovereign Health Advocate.

First thing’s first - know this; you are not alone.

Our modern culture has not set us up for success when it comes to health, and the reality is stark—70% of Americans struggle with chronic conditions, yet this should never be considered "normal." The rates continue to climb, leaving many feeling overwhelmed and hopeless.

But here’s the good news: you’re here, and you’re ready to take your wellbeing into your own hands. I see your struggles, your pain, and your desire for something better.

I know this journey intimately, and I’m here to tell you…

...your chronic dis-ease does not need to be a life sentence. 

I’ve faced my own share of health struggles; asthma, chronic back pain, stage IV endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, polyps, hormone dysfunction, and a long battle with eating disorders, all of which led to fertility challenges. Looking back, I can see that my body was trying to communicate with me all along.

Symptoms rarely appear overnight. By the time they surface, the body has often been working hard to adapt and maintain balance for quite some time. Yet in today’s world, many of us are deeply disconnected from our body’s signals; navigating constant stress, environmental toxins, and overwhelming (and often conflicting) information about what it really takes to support our wellbeing.

Over time, my search for answers led me to explore the intersection of science and deeper mind-body awareness. My approach now brings together functional medicine, emerging research, and holistic practices that help women reconnect with their bodies, understand what their symptoms may be signaling, and support their body’s natural capacity for resilience and vitality.

Many doctors will say chronic illness has no cure. What this often reflects is that there is rarely a single external solution. True change tends to come from learning how to work with the body, rather than against it; supporting its systems, listening to its signals, and reclaiming an active role in your health and your life.

Relief is not about fixing the body;

it's about reconnecting to it.

Modern medicine has an important place in supporting health but for many chronic symptoms, it’s often only one piece of the picture. Lasting change often requires looking at both the physical and emotional layers that shape our wellbeing.

A few years ago, I underwent surgery for stage IV endometriosis. While the procedure addressed the physical disease, I felt strongly that my work couldn’t stop there. I began exploring the patterns in my life; stress, beliefs, emotional habits, and lifestyle factors, that may have been influencing my body’s environment and overall resilience.

This perspective applies to many chronic conditions. Addressing physical symptoms is often essential, but long-term wellbeing can also involve understanding the deeper patterns, stressors, and systemic imbalances that affect how the body functions over time.

Supporting the body isn’t just about physical interventions; it’s also about awareness, nervous system regulation, emotional wellbeing, and the beliefs we carry about our bodies and our lives.

Together, we explore both sides of the equation; investigating the physical systems through a functional medicine lens while also creating space to understand what your body may be signaling. From there, we design supportive strategies that help you reconnect with your body, build resilience, and take an active role in your wellbeing.

My approach is collaborative and client-led, with the goal of helping you feel more informed, more connected to your body, and less dependent on outside authorities for every answer.

Through this integrated approach; combining science, lifestyle changes, and deeper self-awareness, I was able to reclaim my energy, completely rid myself of physical symptoms, and eventually conceive naturally after years of fertility challenges.

Today, I have a deep respect for the adaptability and intelligence of the female body and for what can become possible when we begin working with it rather than against it.

The root cause of one's dis-ease is NEVER just one thing.

The OWH Matrix Model

 

A revolutionary approach to healing that decodes the mental, physical, and energetic root causes of chronic symptoms and imbalance. The OWH Matrix Model integrates mind-body principles, somatic techniques, nervous system regulation, vagal toning practices, functional medicine to create a personalized roadmap for deep transformation.

By addressing all three layers, this framework helps you step out of repeating cycles of symptoms, support your body’s balance, and reclaim your vitality from the inside out.

This process isn’t linear; it’s about learning to recognize the patterns, signals, and systems that shape your wellbeing.

Book a FREE Exploration Call

This no-pressure, zero-obligation session is an opportunity to explore how coaching and mind-body support may complement your journey toward greater wellbeing.

In this 30-minute conversation, we’ll discuss your unique challenges, goals, and some of the underlying factors that may be contributing to your current symptoms or stress patterns.

During the call, you can expect to:

  • Identify key areas of tension, stress, or imbalance in your body and daily life
  • Explore potential areas of support tailored to your needs and goals
  • Receive an overview of how coaching may help you build greater awareness, nervous system resilience, and connection with your body
  • Discuss labs that may help uncover underlying patterns and imbalances affecting your wellbeing

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed by chronic symptoms, or simply curious about how mind-body practices and functional medicine perspectives can support your wellbeing, this can be a helpful first step toward greater clarity.

Let’s take the first step together.

I'm SO ready!

Credentials

 

FDN-P | In Progress

IFM Functional Medicine Certified Coach | 2023

Elementum Trauma Informed Certified Transformation Coach | 2023

Trained in Addressing Psychoenergetic Root Causes of Chronic Illness | 2022

Immanence Institute Professional Level Training | 2022

Pause Breathwork Trained Facilitator | 2019

IPE Eating Psychology & Dynamic Nutrition Certified | 2015

NASM Certified Personal Trainer | 2013

University of Tampa - Bachelor of Science in Business | 2009

The One Works Approach