My initial path to wellness began at age 20 after living several years with myriad of diagnoses including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and TMJ. After enduring 3 years of tests, shots, pills and extremely poor health I reached my end point and knew I had to make a change. I quit college, left the Midwest and moved to Phoenix to heal myself in the warm sun. In a matter of months after changing my eating and exercise habits I was off all medications and feeling 100% healthy, which I continue to enjoy to this day.
My path to wellness consulting began with a post-natal yoga class in 1998. I was running my family's million dollar retail store while building my fledgling web design firm and just gave birth to my first child. I was overworked, under-rested, stressed out and unable to juggle the load.
I changed to work-at-home status but found that it didn't help balance my life - instead I had less boundaries and more work!
When my daughter was 4 months old I joined a beginner's yoga program hoping to relieve some stress and began a well mind journey that continues to this day. What I learned on the mat I found myself applying off the mat - in my marital discussions, my business problem solving, my food choices and more.
My quest to find true balance in my life has led me to found Your Wellness Toolkit, effective tools in dozens of categories covering mind, body, spirit and surroundings, that will enable you to find your true self, leading to balance, wellness and success.