Where My Story Began…
The first time I decided to run the Boston Marathon was in 2003. I didn’t have any idea what I was getting myself into. But I was determined. At the time, I was under a significant amount of stress and the running relieved some of it so in the beginning, I felt great. However, the training took its toll. I had one physical problem after another until one day, after a 10-mile run, my shins began to scream at me. My physical therapist told me I could not run, but had to cross-train if I wanted to continue to pursue the marathon. So that is what I did. But I had only run 10 miles total in my training. Needless to say, when I got to the starting line, I was nervous. I didn’t know if I could actually finish the race.
One of my dear friends, who was a seasoned marathon runner, told me she would jump in half-way and run the rest of the race with me to the finish line. I promise you, I never would have made it without her. Every time I wanted to give up, she would put her hand on the small of my back so I could feel a gentle nudge moving me forward. Every time my legs cramped up, she helped massage them so I could run again. She encouraged me with words and by her mere presence beside me. And I finished the race. I crossed the finish line. It wasn’t pretty, but I did it.
This has been my inspiration in helping others reach their goals. As a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, I will be there with you giving you a safe place to explore a better path for you - encouraging you and reminding you of where you want to go to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. I will gently move you forward until you accomplish what you set out to do and commit to seeing you through to the finish line no matter what area of life you want to focus on.
Who else has inspired me?
I have been profoundly influenced by the many people who have mentored and guided me into a deeper understanding of myself and the way the mind and body works. I have learned from influential authors and resources such as:
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, The Enneagram, The 12 Steps, The Three Principles (Mara Gleason), Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Josh Axe, Dr. Eric Berg, The Science of Neuroplasticity (Dr. Norman Doidge), Mind over Medicine (Dr. Lissa Rankin), and the Inquiry Institute (Marilee Adams, PhD), as well as the teachings of Brene’ Brown, Brian Johnson, Richard Rohr, Lysa Terkheurst, C. S. Lewis, and Dr. Tim Keller.