I felt discouraged. How could I feel this way and there be nothing wrong with me? I didn’t feel normal, so why were all my tests indicating that I was? I wasn’t willing to accept the fact that I would have to live this way for the rest of my life. I was in my early 20s and hoped I had many more years left to live, but I didn't want to feel like this. By chance, I stumbled across naturopathic medicine and made my first appointment with a naturopathic doctor. She was so much different from other doctors I’d seen. She spent time getting to know me and the tests she used were different from the ones I’d been through already. She determined that I had an imbalance in my gut bacteria and recommended that I change my diet, take herbs to kill the bad bacteria, and a probiotic supplement to replenish the good bacteria. We worked on stress management and practicing healthy lifestyle habits like sleeping regularly and exercising more. After several months of seeing her, my pain levels were much lower, I had more energy, and I’ve been migraine-free ever since! I can only imagine what my life would have been like had I not continued searching for answers.

In my training and in working with people suffering from Fibromyalgia, I see that same spark that I had when I was not thrilled with my medical options. You are ambitious, talented, brilliant, and you have important messages and gifts to share with the world. You are the change-seeker that the world is missing. You are destined for more than suffering and struggling to get out of bed every day, but your symptoms are stopping you from getting there. That’s not normal and it’s not ok. You don’t have to settle for this. You have options. Lots of them. I work with people with Fibromyalgia just like you to achieve health goals you may never have thought possible. It is so rewarding and I can't wait to see what you accomplish.