A Personal Note Where Pain Meets Purpose

I remember sitting in my car, clutching yet another "normal" test result, tears streaming down my face. Five miscarriages over ten years had left me feeling broken and betrayed by my own body. Every month brought renewed hope, followed by devastating loss. But perhaps the hardest moment was looking into my daughter's eyes as she asked, once again, "Mama, when will I have a baby brother or sister?" – knowing I had no answer to give her.

The physical pain was relentless, too. Despite my successful executive career, I was secretly struggling with debilitating digestive issues. Doctors dismissed it as stress, but my intuition screamed there was more to the story. Between board meetings, I'd rush to the bathroom, fighting through bloating and discomfort. At night, I'd lie awake, exhausted but unable to sleep, wondering if I'd ever feel "normal" again.

The Turning Point

My breakthrough came from the most unexpected place - my gut. Working with an extraordinary Chinese Medicine Doctor, I discovered the profound connection between gut health and female vitality. Through intensive gut healing—combining Eastern wisdom with cutting-edge microbiome research—everything began to change. Three months later, I achieved what five reproductive specialists had deemed "highly unlikely": I was pregnant. In 2011, after 3,180 days of loss and waiting, we welcomed our miracle baby.

A New Purpose Emerges

This profound personal transformation ignited a fire within me. I knew I couldn't keep this life-changing connection between gut health and female vitality to myself. I immersed myself in studying with world-renowned experts in functional medicine, integrative nutrition, and holistic healing. What began as a desperate search for answers has evolved into my life's mission: helping other women write their own transformation stories.

Today, at GutsyGal, I combine cutting-edge microbiome science with time-tested healing wisdom learned from my extensive training under medical pioneers and holistic practitioners, including:

  • Dr. Andrew Weil

    Integrative Medicine Pioneer

  • Dr. Mark Hyman

    Functional Medicine & Gut Health

  • Dr. Zach Bush

    Microbiome & Environmental Medicine

  • Dr. Daniel Amen

    Brain Health & Neuroplasticity

  • Dr. Drew Ramsey

    Nutritional Psychiatry & Mood

  • Dr. Will Cole

    Functional Medicine & Hormones

  • Dr. Susan Blum

    Autoimmune & Gut Health

  • Dr. Frank Lipman

    Integrative Medicine

  • Dr. Deanna Minich

    Functional Nutrition

  • Dr. Yael Joffe

    Nutrigenomics

  • Dr. Carrie Jones

    Hormonal Health

  • Dr. Deepak Chopra

    Advanced Meditation Studies

Advanced Training Includes

  • The Gut-Brain Connection & Mental Wellness

  • Functional Medicine Framework for Women’s Health

  • Advanced Microbiome Analysis & Optimization

  • Hormonal Balance & the Estrobolome

  • Bio-Individual Nutrition Protocols

  • Functional Lab Testing & Interpretation

  • Mind-Body Medicine & Stress Resilience

  • Inflammation & Immune System Balance

  • Nutrigenomics & Personalized Medicine

The Mind-Body Connection

Beyond traditional medicine, my journey led me to explore the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit. My training includes:

Meditation

Transcendental Mediation Certification.

Advanced Meditation Studies with Dr. Deepak Chopra

Yoga

Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Certification with Sarah Finger & Dr. Deepak Chopra.

Kundalini Yoga Training with Hari Das Kaur

Your Questions, Our Journey: Understanding the Gutsy Gal Difference

  • Description text goes hereThis journey illuminated a critical blind spot in women's healthcare: the gap between "normal" test results and the real-life symptoms keeping brilliant women from thriving. I founded Gutsy Gal to bridge this gap, weaving together:

    • Leading-edge microbiome science that reveals what standard tests miss

    • Time-tested healing wisdom that honors your body's intelligence

    • Hard-won insights from guiding hundreds of women through health transitions

    • Deep understanding of what it feels like when no one believes your symptoms

  • I work with vibrant souls who know there's more to their story than "it's just stress" or "it's all in your head." Whether you're:

    • Navigating fertility challenges with grace and hope

    • Riding the perimenopause rollercoaster while running your empire

    • Managing energy crashes that threaten your career momentum

    • Seeking answers to digestive chaos that impacts your confidence

    • Ready to decode your body's signals once and for all

      My commitment is to help you write a new health story—one where you're the hero, not the victim.

  • I believe to my core that you deserve to:

    • Have your health concerns heard, not dismissed

    • Understand your body's signals, not fear them

    • Access both ancient wisdom and modern science

    • Transform your challenges into your greatest breakthroughs

The GutsyGal Methodology

    • Advanced microbiome mapping

    • Bio-individual protocol development

    • Functional lab analysis

    • Gut-brain axis optimization

    • Cognitive function support

    • Stress response management

    • Nervous system regulation

    • Mindfulness practices

    • Breath work techniquess

    • Meditation guidance

    • Movement practices

    • Present moment awareness

Let's Begin Your Story

If you're ready to move beyond "normal" to truly thriving, to understand your body's wisdom, and to transform your health challenges into your power source, I'm here to light the way.

Book your Breakthrough Session, and let's decode your body's story together.

Because your intuition has been right all along—and together, we'll prove it.