Hi! I'm Susan. I have a passion for helping others reclaim their health and getting their "sass" back! I became a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and AIP Certified Coach after my own chronic health issues had me almost bed-ridden. When I changed my diet and lifestyle, I regained my life!
"After 4 days on the Autoimmune Protocol, my pain was almost entirely gone. I had my life back."
How it all began
My health journey began when my husband decided to try going gluten-free. I was excited to help him figure out what was causing his health issues. We did great and he was feeling much better — until he found a supplement that would "allow" him to eat gluten again. It helped him a little, but I did not do well at all.
We were on vacation and indulged in too many glutenous treats. About a week later I began having moderate to severe joint pain. I could not stay in bed in the morning — it hurt too much. Lifting my arms to brush my hair was becoming a real problem. After seeing nodules begin to form on my thumbs, I got tested for Rheumatoid Arthritis. The result: positive markers for RA and possible Fibromyalgia.
Discovering the Autoimmune Protocol
At that point I was pretty much out of commission. I began researching and found The Paleo Mom — an incredible site with so much information. I decided to try the Autoimmune Protocol. After just 4 days, my pain was almost entirely gone. I stayed on the protocol for 5 months. Allergies were gone. Pain was gone. And to my great surprise, my Chiari 1 Malformation issues were doing much, much better. I had my life back!
My amazingly wonderful husband and I have both been reintroducing foods slowly, and we're very happy with where we're at now. Together we lost a combined 80 lbs — without really trying. We changed our diet, changed our lifestyle, and we'll never go back.
Why I do this work
I would love to help you find your way back to good health. You do not have to "go it alone" — I will be there to support you all the way! Whether you're a complete beginner looking for a gentle reset, or you've already done some work and want to go deeper, there's a program designed for exactly where you are right now.