Mostly younger people ages 25 to 45 who are newly diagnosed with a thyroid condition or who suspect they might have, but their doctor said their TSH is normal.

Sessions can be conducted by HIPAA compliant video chat such as Google Meet, by phone or in person. Location can be decided on a case by case basis.

A HIPAA form is completed. Also a coaching agreement is signed by both parties outlining the responsibilities of each party, stating the goals and outcomes you are hoping to achieve. It also states when, where and how we meet for each session and a start and completion date, cancellation policy, etc. I sometimes have clients complete some assessments, but they are optional and done on a case by case basis depending on the client’s goals and circumstances.

Yes. I am HIPAA compliant and only the people that you list on the HIPAA form will have any information shared with them per your written consent.

Health insurance generally doesn’t cover health coaching costs.

Yes, I can either take payment by check or by debit or credit card, or you can pay on-line using the secure online payment system on my website. You will receive a discount if you pay for your program in full up front.

They can vary, but usually 45 to 60 minutes.

We usually meet once a week. The Coaching Agreement signed at the beginning of the program will specify how often we will meet.

I don't design meal plans for clients, but I have nutrient dense recipes specific for autoimmune conditions.

The biggest difference is that dieticians set you up with how to eat for a specific condition, but don't hold you accountable or specialize in habit changes and all the other aspects of living a balanced life. Dieticians work with you on an as needed basis, whereas coaches offer transformational coaching packages to meet specific goals over a specified period of time.

Your doctor is not keeping up-to-date with the field of epigenetics. It's your genes that load the gun, your diet and lifestyle is what pulls the trigger. If you book a free consultation with me, I can share some studies about how toxins, infections, gut health, stress and lack of sleep can overstimulate our immune response, and how addressing those issues can calm it down.

The diet alone can be quite helpful. Supplements can boost nutritional deficiencies. It's the other factors such as stress management and getting enough rest, setting healthy boundaries, and dealing with any unresolved traumas that will help most people begin to heal. We put it all together including hormone balance. I can refer you to a practitioner who can prescribe bioidentical hormone replacement if needed. It is possible to change the expression of your genes when triggers are removed, the body gets the nutrients it needs and stress and sleep is addressed. We also look for the root causes of the autoimmunity and make sure the detox organs are functioning optimally. Lastly, once the gut has healed there is a protocol for reintroducing certain foods.