Progress over perfection.
Keri's Story
How my journey started...
Back in 2021, after years of stress, anxiety and poor posture from years of restaurant life, I felt like my body was revolting against me. I was exhausted- physically and emotionally.
I finally went to my doctor and shared everything: my digestive issues, joint pain, insomnia, heart palpations, crippling anxiety and how I was starting to feel hopeless. She listened for my 15 allotted minutes, ran some blood tests and told me everything looked "normal" - but maybe I had fibromyalgia. Her only advice? Lose weight.
That hit hard. I've struggled with my weight most of my life and have been on some kind of diet since I started Weight Watchers at 12 years old. I left the appointment feeling dismissed and defeated.
But something inside me shifted. I started wondering: What if my body isn't broken? What if it's trying to tell me something - and I have just never really listened? I knew I needed a new approach- one that focused on healing, not just hustling through.
Back to school!
I first discovered my passion for nutrition through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s Holistic Health Coach course. It was a great starting point, but I quickly realized I wanted to go deeper into the science of nutrition and how it impacts the body.
In 2022, I enrolled in the Nutrition Therapy Practitioner (NTP) program through the Nutrition Therapy Association. Even after spending 25 years in the food industry, that year completely transformed how I think about food. I shifted my mindset from asking “What am I craving?” to “What does my body need?”
Around the same time, as a woman in my mid-40s, I began experiencing hormonal imbalances. That led me to take an Advanced Hormone Health course through IIN. It was eye-opening—shedding light on issues many women face with thyroid function, adrenal health, and the various stages of menopause.
To deepen my practice even further, I joined a Functional Clinical Assessment cohort with the NTA. This hands-on work allows me to assess specific reflex points on the body that correspond with organ function. I also use Lingual Neural Testing (LNT) with targeted supplements to get real-time feedback from the body. With this approach, we can immediately tell if a supplement will support your body’s natural healing process.
I've recently added a few new letters to my name—I'm now officially an RWP (Restorative Wellness Practitioner)! I’ve just completed The Art and Science of Gastrointestinal Healing through Restorative Wellness Solutions, a specialized clinician training program.
With this certification, I’m now trained to interpret GI-MAP and MRT food sensitivity testing, and to create personalized healing protocols based on your unique needs.
What now?
I have just closed my French cafe after 12 years. Retired from 27 years in the restaurant industry. I am most looking forward to eating when I am hungry, peeing when I have the urge, and spending the weekends with my husband, Justin, and daughter, Audrey.
I want to help others that have been struggling like I was.
Starting with listening. I never felt heard. I hear you. I see what you are going through. I have the tools to guide you and your body towards balance.
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