TRADITIONAL NATUROPATHY:  THE FOUNDATION OUR COACHING WORK

​Our coaching work is grounded in the principles of Traditional Naturopathy.  A Traditional Naturopath does not diagnose, prescribe, or treat disease and is not a medical doctor.  This work is educational, designed to build awareness, deepen understanding, and offer insight into the lifestyle factors that influence health.

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Traditional Naturopathy draws from both historical and modern natural health traditions, including herbal foundations, nutritional education, manual therapies, and complementary wellness practices.  In this role, the Traditional Naturopath serves as a guide and resource—sharing perspective and foundational principles that support the body’s innate ability to heal and restore balance.

 

Naturopathic Coaching considers the whole person: physical, emotional, environmental, and energetic influences.  Rather than focusing on symptom labels, this work explores patterns, habits, and contributing factors that may shape overall well-being.

 

My approach is shaped by continued education, many years of clinical experience, and a commitment to understanding how the body functions as a connected system.  Clients often come seeking clarity and grounded support—not just information—and that is where this work truly lives.

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Sessions are centered on education, reflection, and practical guidance.  My own goal is to translate complexity into understanding, reduce overwhelm, and empower thoughtful, informed choices as clients grow into confident stewards of their own health and well-being.

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TRAINING and CREDENTIALS

After earning a Certificate in Integrative Health and Nutrition Coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I went on to study Nutrition and Integrative Health at the Maryland University of Integrative Health and later earned the credential of Doctor of Natural Health from the Trinity School of Natural Health. I have additionally completed training and certifications through the T. Colin Campbell Foundation at Cornell University, the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, the BioIndividual Nutrition Institute, and the Integrative Medicine Academy. This foundation, combined with advanced clinical training in lymphatic and fascial therapies—including CLT-LANA, MLD-C, and extensive instruction in the Vodder, Chikly, and Klose methodologies—allows me to integrate traditional naturopathic principles with evidence-informed strategies that support whole-body healing.

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​Over the past 15 years, I have worked with hundreds of individuals and families worldwide, bringing both clinical experience and compassionate guidance to every client relationship.

 

​GOAL-FOCUSED COACHING

Many clients discover that the work naturally extends beyond hands-on lymphatic therapy, into understanding patterns, troubleshooting challenges, and developing strategies that support whole-body health.  To honor the depth of this work and the time it requires, Goal-Focused Coaching is offered as a dedicated service for clients who want structured guidance outside of hands-on sessions.

 

Goal-Focused Coaching bridges Traditional Naturopathy with practical, sustainable action. Together, we identify your goals, uncover the patterns or obstacles influencing your health, and create strategies designed to support meaningful, lasting change.

 

THE PROCESS

1. Initial Client Consultation
We begin with scheduled, in-depth, structured intake session to explore your history, priorities, concerns, and lifestyle patterns. This becomes the blueprint for your individualized coaching plan.

 

2. Ongoing Coaching Sessions
We meet weekly or bi-monthly, or periodically - entirely depending on your needs.  These sessions offer continuity, insight, and accountability as we:

• Assess progress

• Refine strategies

• Adjust recommendations

• Troubleshoot obstacles

• Clarify next steps

 

Each session is collaborative and confidential—a grounded, supportive space to be heard, gain clarity, and receive guidance aligned with your goals.

 

COMMON AREAS OF SUPPORT

• Energy regulation and improved daily functioning

• Digestive and gut health support

• Inflammation management

• Metabolic regulation

• Nervous system and stress response support

• Detoxification and drainage pathway optimization

• Immune and lymphatic system support

• Pre- and post-operative guidance and recovery planning

 

Our work together is not about quick fixes.  It is an educational process that cultivates awareness, strengthens habits, and creates the internal conditions necessary for long-term wellness and resilience.

 

INTEGRATIVE SUPPORT FOR SURGICAL RECOVERY & CHRONIC CONDITIONS

For clients navigating post-surgical healing, chronic inflammation, immune dysregulation, or lymphatic insufficiency, coaching often integrates closely with hands-on lymphatic therapy.  We explore the factors that influence fluid balance, tissue healing, mitochondrial function, and systemic resilience—always tailored to your unique stage of recovery.

 

This work bridges physiology, education, and practical lifestyle strategies to support whole-body restoration.

 

SCHEDULE A 15-MINUTE CONSULTATION
If you’re curious about coaching or unsure where to begin, a brief consultation allows us to explore your goals and determine the approach that best supports your needs.