The Wellness RN

07/23/2025

Pitch a tent. Paddle a bit. Sit in the shade. Watch the light dance on the water.

It’s okay to slow down.

07/18/2025

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07/14/2025

Your symptoms didn’t appear out of nowhere.
They’re part of a story—woven from your genetics, your history, your habits, and your environment.

Functional Medicine honors that story. We don't just ask what is happening—but why, how, and what’s unique about you.

You’re not a diagnosis. You’re a person on a journey and you deserve to be heard and believed.

07/08/2025

People think motivation is what gets you to the gym.

But here’s the truth:
Motivation isn’t the input—it’s the output.

Motivation isn’t the input or the spark that gets you started—it’s the output/feeling that kicks in after you move your body.

Motivation comes from action—not the other way around.

07/03/2025

As we gear up for July 4th, let’s talk about freedom—and how it shows up in your self-care.

One definition of freedom could be the ability to choose to care for our selves.

Not because it’s trendy or because it’s a “should," but because you want to feel better.

On this Independence Day, your freedom includes the right to choose what helps you feel your best; to move your body, sit in silence, get good sleep, eat real food, and so you can show up as the version of yourself you want to be.

Freedom includes having the spaciousness to learn what truly serves you and the choice to do it.

06/27/2025

Nature is calming. If you're feeling agitated or aggressive, consider a nature walk.

06/23/2025

Should you push through—or rest?

Here are signs you may need real rest:

You feel worse after activity—heavy limbs, dizziness, energy crashes.
You're wired but tired.
You crash at weird times, like mid-morning or late afternoon.
Your muscles ache even when you're not using them.
You feel brittle—irritable, weepy, or like you're always “on the edge.”

If this sounds like you, your body may be trying to tell you to pause.

06/20/2025

Humans are hardwired to conserve energy—a survival instinct from when calories were scarce and movement meant survival.

That same instinct, to conserve energy, keeps us on the couch today, even though it no longer serves us in a calorie-rich world.

You might never feel like exercising—but that doesn’t mean you don’t need it. Sometimes, our old hardwiring gets outdated.

Find a way to move anyway. Your future self will thank you.

06/18/2025

You know the sensation of being hungry, even though you just ate? The feeling that makes you absolutely ravage your food pantry?

It could be "protein hunger".

Protein hunger is the body's craving for protein-rich foods. It feels like persistent hunger even if you've had enough calories. Fulfilling your protein needs can reduce craving and help you gain control of your food life.

06/13/2025

I haven't raised my rate in years...

Starting July 1, my first visit intake rate will be increasing to better reflect the time, care, and resources I invest in each patient.

If you’ve considered starting as a client, now is a great time to schedule that first appointment—appointments completed before June 30, 2025 will still be honored at the current rate. (Currently $300. After July 1, $375).

06/10/2025

06/03/2025

In a marijuana-legal state, this needs saying:
I’ve been seeing more patients who are struggling with symptoms related to THC overuse.

Some are coming in for cognition or mood concerns such as feeling "brain dead," emotionally flat, disconnected, unmotivated, or just “not like themselves.” Others are dealing with unexplained nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain that comes and goes—often worse in the morning. Many find temporary relief from hot showers or baths.

If any of this sounds familiar, look up Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). It’s real—and not uncommon.

If you’re using THC heavily or frequently and experiencing these symptoms, it might be a sign that your body isn’t able to detox as quickly as you are reapplying. THC can build up in your system and affect cognition, mood, motivation, and digestion.

THC can be helpful—but like anything therapeutic, it has a threshold.

These symptoms might be your body’s way of asking for a reset. A short pause may offer clarity. And if pausing feels hard, that’s okay too—reach out to someone trained in substance use support.