About

My journey

THE SHINE LAB is the result of my own personal journey with health and wellness. I know first hand the struggles with weight, fatigue, and overall poor health. I am proud of how far I have come in my own life and am passionate about using my personal experiences along with the tools and knowledge that I have gained over the years in helping others to create their shining best lives.

I work hard and I play hard and I understand the reality of trying to "have it all" or to "make it all work". I also understand what the reality looks like. I have taken an interesting and winding path on this journey to self discovery so that I can best help others.

I have spent the last 8 years studying and and gaining clinical real world experience in mutliple modalities to help provide the most holistic approach to help my clients the best way possible.

I keep up in the latest clinical and evidence based studies as well as tap into industry resources as a proud Professional Member of some of the trail blazing organizations who are bringing the Functional Medicine and Holistic Nutrition services to the forefront to increase the legal scope of practice:  The National Association of Nutrition Professionals, The American Nutrition Association, and The Institute for Functional Medicine.

But what does that mean to you?

We need to honor the totality of your life. This is not about me, it is always about you. You are not just the food on your plate and neither is working with me. We will employ different modalities ranging from meditation to orthopedic exercises when appropriate, and explore alternatives far off the plate to ensure your success!

I look at functional health through the Food + Spirit lens, helping my clients to create a shining life filled with energy and a connection to their whole self. As a functional nutritionist, I value my clients time and story and honor the path that they are on as individuals. There is no one size fits all approach to wellness, and at The Shine Lab, I hope to create a virtual space that allows for total transformation of mind, body and spirit!

My scope of practice

I am proud to be among the field of Licensed Nutritionists. Note: Every State has a different law with it comes to practicing nutrition and who can and can not use the title of Nutritionist as well as what that means. I operate within the scope of practice no matter where you live.

I work in functional and holistic nutrition, to be specific. But what does that actually mean?

It means that my goal is to address the root cause of your signs and symptoms, and that I take a systems based approach looking at the whole picture of YOU – understanding that each physiological process in your body affects another, so I’m always digging deeper and making connections. It also means that I work in partnership with you to address your health because you know your body best!

Here’s what that looks like:

I work with people who suffer from any number of symptoms, and I help to uncover the root cause by taking the time needed to ask questions, listen, research, and find connections. I DO NOT DIAGNOSE.
I provide ongoing support and adjustments as we look to address the root cause, understanding that the body has many physiological connections and the framework will be fluid as we see the body responding. I DO NOT TREAT.
I look at your health history, habits, signs and symptoms, and lifestyle to provide individual advice that’s right for your body – because no two people are alike. I DO NOT PRESCRIBE.
I believe in ongoing care, because one appointment does not allow us to get the full picture. I take the time needed to gather information and put the connections together, while using regular follow-ups to make adjustments based on your body’s response. Addressing the root cause takes time and I’m willing to give it that – but you have to be willing to also.
I take a holistic approach to healing (because your body isn’t built on food alone!) by addressing lifestyle, diet, and fitness. I recommend testing and supplements when needed, but they are always optional.
I can work with your current medial care professional to make sure that any interventions or suggestions are not contra-indicated and are in full support of your total health. This is a huge benefit about working with a Functional Nutritionist, we are partners in your health care team!

When we start working together, I will quickly become your new best friend! From knowing all about your poops and menstrual cycles, to encouraging you through the ups and downs – I’m there through consultations, texts and emails whenever needed. By using my TeleHealth system, Healthie, it makes all of this so much easier and like second nature.

Like any other best friend – I truly have your back, no matter how long it takes to find the root cause and get you feeling healthy, happy, energetic, and in control of your body again.

Learn more about working with me

I am about so much more than nutrition and wellness!

I love cooking and crafting meals - this is how I became a nutritionist, I wanted to learn how to use food in a therapeutic sense and to find the connection between our nutrition and our health.

My favorite activity is riding my bike with my husband Mike! I love my triathlon bikes but one day would like to take up mountain biking for some diversity.

I enjoy long distance open water swimming (5k and 10k)

I am a runner first and foremost - however now it is my least favorite sport!

I enjoy Ironman and Half Ironman distance triathlons the most but have completed many triathlons of all distances over the years. I am a certified Triathlon coach.