I specialize in reducing inflammation and related symptoms (like pain, fatigue and metabolic markers for health) for people with a bone, skin or gut condition, using a root cause approach. My mission is to bridge the gap between the medical and natural community so you have effective and science-backed tools to help you lower inflammation and have more control over your body and health.
01/30/2026
I forgot to water my flowers. One day later they were alive again.
Water is an anti-inflammatory food group (at least in my world), ESPECIALLY if you have a lot of fatigue, pain, inflammation and digestive problems with your autoimmune disease.
Hydration has a huge impact on all of it. It’s involved in 1000s of metabolic reactions in your body and when you’re dehydrated, your body suffers and symptoms increase.
During winter, it’s super easy to forget about this when you’re not sweating or hot. But you’re still losing water through your breath, p**p and p*e.
So consider my flowers a little reminder to DRINK UP! Yes, herbal teas count.
What’s your favourite way to get to your water target?
01/29/2026
It’s a beautiful life. Some regrets. Mostly not. Grateful.
01/27/2026
Life in 2026. Boring and beautiful.
Photo # 1: My energetic word for 2026
Photo # 2: Family traditions
Photo # 3: Meal Prep
Photo # 4: Weights and restorative yoga
Photo # 5: Movie night out
Photo # 6: Family
I’ve been working on enjoying small, simple pleasures and habits. It’s hard to do when you work from home and people expect you to be online and accessible 24/7. Instead, I’m closing my computer and walking away. It’s been working well. Hope you enjoy the 3-week photo dump ❤️
01/25/2026
As a CNP who specializes in working with autoimmune disease, I understand your skepticism when it comes to investing in any more help, support, and programs.
If you’re like most people, you’ve already tried almost everything and have been disappointed.
Keep reading… there’s hope!
When a new client starts with me, here’s what the first few days are like for them:
Day 1-3: They start with a 7-day free trial. They are welcomed into the program, they get their personalized login access, have access to all our resources, and join our IAM Resilient Community.
Before they start learning and implementing, I make sure they’re all set up to get the most out of the program and have the best possible experience.
First 2 weeks: Our members are still getting used to the platform and have usually completed the first few steps of the program. They’ve made a couple micro changes that take no more than 10 minutes a day to implement, and understand that this is truly a customized process.
We’ve scheduled their private consultation, they’ve filled out their health history, symptoms and food journal forms, and they have come to one of our weekly live coaching calls.
Weeks 3-8: This is when the biggest changes are felt. During this time my clients are working on…
Changing over their nutrition plan to the custom reco’s I’ve made for them
Getting their family and partners on board, so they’re all eating the same things (and have some ideas what to do if not)
Learning new shopping and cooking techniques that don’t require a lot of extra time or money
They’re attending the weekly coaching calls and supporting each other in the community group.
Week 9-12: I call these weeks ‘holy transformation’ because this is when the hard work of the past few weeks really starts to pay off.
During this time my clients are working on…
Easy routines for morning, evening
Ways to support the nervous system, without journaling for horus
Mobility in their hot spots (necks, shoulders, arms/hands, hips, knees, feet)
We are also assessing their results, every step of the way, and getting clear on what is working for their body (food, movement, sleep, stress).
Ongoing: We celebrate wins every week, and talk about realizations and outcomes.
Some clients choose to continue to remain in the coaching community so they can continue to work on implementation and their routines. Other clients say goodbye and go on to enjoy their lives.
The results are typically a 30-50% improvement in pain, 70-90% improvement in digestive symptoms and 50-70% improvement in energy.
The Integrative Autoimmune Membership isn’t a quick fix, a fad, or a gimmick. It’s a monthly mentorship, created to address the real reasons why you have autoimmune disease and pain, fatigue, digestive problems and metabolic health concerns.
If you’d like to see if you qualify, send me a DM and I’ll send you a link for an assessment.
01/23/2026
I've been asked this many times, and I'm breaking down all the details. As always, I hold nothing back when it comes to how I can help you thrive with autoimmune. Comment CLASS to learn more!
01/21/2026
3 Reasons Why Nothing is Working and What to Do About It
You’ve been trying everything, but nothing seems to be working. Whether it’s dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, skin outbreaks, digestive problems … new pending diagnoses … I get it. I’ve been there too. But here’s the thing: unless you get to the root cause of your symptoms, relief will feel impossible.
In today’s post, I’m breaking down 4 common reasons why your efforts might be falling flat, and, more importantly, what you can do about it. From food to digestion to lymphatics to your nervous system … These steps changed everything for me and the women I work with.
Swipe through to see why your plan might need a little tweaking—and remember, it’s not about doing more; it’s about doing what works for YOU.
Want a more detailed guide? I have an inflammation guide that walks you through simple strategies that can help. Comment INFLAMMATION and I’ll send you a DM with the link to get started.
01/20/2026
Even now, six years later, these are still hard to admit but I know I’m not the only one to have experienced this.
That’s why I’m sharing. So that you don’t feel alone and isolated in your journey to resolve and recover from your autoimmune diagnosis. I’ve created a free guide to help you get started with food changes to remove food triggers for rheumatic diseases, like RA, AS, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibro, inflammatory arthritis and the dozens of diseases under the rheumatic and neuromuscular umbrella.
It works for women, men and kids.
Comment GUIDE for the link.
01/19/2026
When pain and fatigue skyrocket during the winter, it can take a toll on your mental health.
The Danes are known to be the happiest culture on earth, with some of the coldest and shortest days. They embrace a concept known as Hygge (Hooga) that we can easily apply at home. In fact, we’ve been talking about it all month in The Integrative Autoimmune Membership (IAM Resilient).
Here are 5 ideas for Blue Monday you can do today.
Go sit by a window and get some light into your eyes! It helps with the production of serotonin and regulates circadian rhythm.
Reach for higher thermogenic foods like nuts, seeds, oily fish, dense protein to regulate blood sugar, which is 💯 connected to mood.
Call a friend. Someone who either listens or makes you laugh. Social and physical pain are processed in the same part of the brain. Social connections is physician health.
Resist the urge to nap and instead try gentle, somatic movements that stimulate blood and lymph flow, which delivers O2 (and nutrients) to your cells.
Turn up the music! Something you love. Dancing has been identified as one of the best exercises for mental health.
💙
01/18/2026
2016 … So many memories (and a lot of firsts)!
The naturopathic clinic where I worked unexpectedly closed. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do next, so I took some time off. We also were moving into a new house so it was busy!
1st broken wrist snowboarding
My husband tried hiking with me 😱
I lost a dear friend
My brother became a dad
My son became a teenager
Chewbacca masks were hilarious
We took the kids to visit where their grandfather was born (Opatija, Croatia)
Girls trips to Nashville + Florida
Aliens invaded
1st summer where both kids were at the same camp at the same time!
#2016
01/17/2026
Your time is precious. You want to protect it because you’re physically and mentally exhausted.
You know that an anti-inflammatory diet or autoimmune diet will help with pain, fatigue and inflammation BUT:
Nutrition advice is overwhelming + contradicting.
You have a busy schedule.
You have picky eaters at home and don’t want to cook or meal prep 2 separate meals.
AND you don’t want to give up your favourite foods when you already feel restricted in your body!
Hear me out. Autoimmune nutrition doesn’t require perfection. What helps is understanding what your immune, digestive, hormone and metabolic systems need (tailored to YOUR body, busy life, family and what you like to eat), so you can stop wasting time on things that are keeping you stuck in the cycle of inflammation > pain > fatigue.
If you want to learn how I break down changes in a really easy way, come to my masterclass. Comment CLASS and I’ll DM you the info.
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I’m certified nutritional practitioner, AIP certified coach, and founder of The Autoimmune Family System.
I have over a decade of clinical experience with hundreds of clients (adults and kids), teaching them how to use evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle planning to reduce inflammation - digestion (IBD, IBS), hormonal imbalances, skin, arthritic conditions, allergies … and of course, autoimmune.
My focus is helping my clients regain control over autoimmune and their family life so you can have more energy, freedom and confidence to live life on your terms without having to spend a small fortune on supplements or lab tests that cost as much as your mortgage - oh! And I do so without having you give up fun food or treats!
This is my passion driven purpose because like you, I’m a parent with an autoimmune family. My daughter has a rare pediatric bone disease called Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis which can cause pain and deformities in the bone. I myself have elevated RA factor and eczema, and we both have chronic bowel issues.
Autoimmune nutrition is a key part of my family’s overall health plan and today, we are both thriving.
My process combines the best of my both personal and professional experience.
I help you de-root sabotaging habits and Re-Root Your Family Tree so you can create a team approach at home, plus teach you other essential strategies for long-term success like Reality Based Meal Planning, Immune Regulation and Responsive Reintroduction.
If you’re interested in learning more, I encourage you to join my free Facebook Group - The Autoimmune Family Room. The purpose of the group is to educate and empower parents of autoimmune families to find relief from their flares using nutrition, lifestyle and gut health strategies and tactics.
