It’s hard to believe that Matt and I have been married for 26 years, and I have been a mom for 23 years!

My oldest, Emily, married her high school sweetheart in July 2022. They live in Lincoln, Nebraska, with our grand pup, Bubba.

Ethan and Ella both attend South Dakota State University. I always wondered why people would name their kids with the same first letter. Well, I guess we love the letter E; it makes many appearances throughout my program. (Educate, Empower, Evolve)

We have two crazy Goldendoodles, Leia (13) and Luna (2). They make sure the house is not too quiet.

I  have been a Registered Nurse in Women’s Health since 2001.  After graduating from South Dakota State University (Go Jacks!) 1998 with my BSN, I spent a short time on the pediatric floor. I soon discovered I was not cut out for shift work.

In 2014, I  began understanding other ways to improve health outside mainstream medicine. 

My health coaching certification from the  Institute for Integrative Nutrition was my first step into a new health and lifestyle management world.  I learned about many dietary options and studied various practical lifestyle coaching methods. 

I obtained a Certified Personal Trainer through ACE and a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach certification. The NBCHWC certification represent training, education, and assessment standards, allowing the profession to advance in all aspects of health care and wellness. This certifying body collaborates with the National Board of Medical Examiners.

I have completed Andrea Nakayama's Functional Nutrition Alliance program to educate myself on even more valuable tools for being a leader in functional nutrition.​ "Functional nutrition is  a nuanced way of thinking, rooted in a comprehension of what it means to be human—to have a history and a culture and a body."--Andrea Nakayama 

My love of learning has taken me through the Nutritional Coaching Institute and additional certifications as a Menopause Coaching Specialist, Mindset Coach, and Moderation Nutrition Consultant. I have learned a different approach to setting you up for a lifetime of success, weight loss, and more energy.

Drawing on this knowledge, I will help you create a personalized “roadmap to health” that suits your unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and goals. Check our Mapping Menopause, Macros, Metabolism…Where do I start?

 Are you overwhelmed by health, nutrition, and movement (exercise) information?  Stubborn fat loss? Hunger and cravings that you are unable to satisfy? Stress? Sleepless nights? Gut Health concerns? Fatigue? Joint Pain?

 I sure did!

I have spent countless hours digging through piles of nutrition information, overwhelmed by "healthy" labels and marketing.  I understand the obstacles that challenge us to reach our wellness and nutrition goals. As a certified Menopause Coaching, Mindset and Moderation Consultant, I will show you how to navigate your journey of (peri)menopause.

When did you last talk with someone about your health and receive the personal attention you deserve? I want to connect with you and listen to YOUR story.

Are you curious about how coaching can benefit you during your perimenopause or menopause transition? Book your FREE STRATEGY SESSION to Map your Menopause Journey so you can feel like magic and not a hot mess.