Integrating Science and Spirit

Healing without Overwhelm

So you can feel better in your body in a way that honors your unique needs and feels sustainable for the rest of your life. 

 
 
 
 

Hi, I’m Christina

I assure you, no matter where you are, that it is totally possible to live a beautiful, vibrant life not ruled by your symptoms. 

 
 
 
 

I believe a healer can only take you as far as they’ve gone themselves, and my own experience with chronic illness since the age of 17 has propelled me into this work and allowed me to wade into the depths so I can be there for you in yours. 

I know firsthand that the road to health can feel overwhelming and lonely at times, but there is a path to healing for all of us and it’s my honor to guide you in yours. 

I’ve been in healthcare for over 12+ years and have a unique background that allows me to offer full-spectrum care to my clients. Having worked as an RN I have seen the many ways in which those with chronic health issues like autoimmunity, hormone imbalance or gut issues aren’t always receiving this whole-person care in our conventional medical system and why we need unique support to facilitate sustainable, transformational healing.

As a Functional Nutrition Practitioner, I believe in a holistic and human approach to health and wellness meaning I care about how all areas of your life influence one another.  

I support you in the quest to get back into balance by listening to your story, understanding your needs, getting to the roots of imbalance in the body and co-creating a sustainable path to healing together.

 

What's in my tool basket?

  • Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Counseling

    Functional Nutrition Counseling is a systems-based approach to healing that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of imbalance in the body. I take a patient-centered and holistic approach to this work meaning I care about how all areas of your life influence your health and honor your unique human experience.

  • Mindset and Beliefs Coaching

    Our beliefs influence our actions which influence our daily reality. Mindset and beliefs coaching allows us to compassionately explore belief patterns that are no longer serving us and work to cultivate a more helpful healing mindset.

  • Breathwork

    The breath is our gateway to the body and the nervous system and is a profound tool to create change and well-being in our lives. The process of consciously altering the breath can help unwind tension patterns and the everyday stressors of life, release energetic blocks in the body, and bring us into a deeper connection with our bodies and hearts. I offer single breathwork sessions or sessions as part of a comprehensive program.

  • Intuitive Guidance

    I weave intuitive guidance into sessions to read the body’s subtle energetic patterns and move towards healing.

1:1 Health & Nutrition Coaching

 

In my health & nutrition coaching programs I support you in the quest to get back into balance by listening to your story, understanding your needs, getting to the roots of imbalance in the body and co-creating a sustainable path to healing together. These sessions weave together functional nutrition and science, lived experience, breathwork, mindset shifts, and intuitive guidance for a unique and full-spectrum approach to nutrition counseling and holistic health.

1:1 Breathwork Healing Sessions

 

The breath is our gateway to the body and the nervous system and is a profound tool to create change and well-being in our lives. In this breathwork healing session I will guide you in an active Breathwork technique to move you out of the mind and into the heart and a state of relaxed consciousness.

1:1 Breathwork Healing Sessions

 

The breath is our gateway to the body and the nervous system and is a profound tool to create change and well-being in our lives. In this breathwork healing session I will guide you in an active Breathwork technique to move you out of the mind and into the heart and a state of relaxed consciousness.

Breathwork Healing Groups

 

Breathwork healing groups are offered virtually and in person, and are an opportunity to heal and gather in community. The collective energy of the group amplifies the healing in the container as we come together around specific intentions and themes. 

Self-Paced Courses & Workshops

 

Self-paced courses and workshops for you learn, feel inspired, and add trusted resources to your toolkit. Courses include Eating for Energy, The Live Well with Autoimmune Disease Online Program, and Practitioner Mentorship.

 
 

Self-Paced Courses & Workshops

 

Self-paced courses and workshops for you learn, feel inspired, and add trusted resources to your toolkit. Courses include Eating for Energy, The Live Well with Autoimmune Disease Online Program, and Practitioner Mentorship.

Client Results

  • “After 2 decades and thousands of dollars wasted on every kind of healthcare practitioner that exists, I finally found Christina! She was able to listen and analyze my autoimmune issues and help me find real solutions to get my life back! Christina was able to help me work toward my goals by listening. Then helping me set priorities and make small changes in my lifestyle. The biggest tangible changes I have noticed since beginning the program has been that I have the energy level that I had 20 years ago! I am more intentional in my decision making in all areas of my life, especially what I eat. My days working with Christina were the most productive, encouraging, thoughtful days of my life! I would recommend Christina to anyone and everyone who wants to live a healthy life.”

    - Mikkell (Health & Nutrition Coaching Program)

  • “I was a weary, confused patient with a year of racked up medical bills, and I thought long and hard about spending the money to work with a health and nutrition coach. If anyone is in that place now, I can tell you I am not exaggerating when I say that the investment I made in working with Christina was the best health-related investment I’ve made all year.  In fact, you could probably even take out the words ‘health-related.'"

    - Chelsea (Health & Nutrition Coaching Program)

  • "I describe Christina as part “therapist” (I’m a therapist myself!) because one of the most surprising and unexpected benefits of our work together was her understanding of the mental/emotional realities of living with autoimmune issues; what it is like to experience a flare and the uncertainty and stress having autoimmune issues can bring. I had never received this type of support before or the tools to help navigate these moments. I now feel so empowered about how to best support my body not just nutritionally but holistically. I am forever grateful to Christina and working with her was the best investment I ever made for myself, my health and well-being.”

    - Joanna (Health & Nutrition Coaching Program)

  • “For me, the feeling I had prior to to working with Christina was of being lost in the woods. I had been trying many different pathways in order to get myself unstuck and where I wanted to be - but instead just seemed to find myself back in the same place. And worse yet, confused and frustrated about what I should do next. Connecting with Christina was finding a knowledgeable caring experienced guide who helped me walk my own way through to a better place - and all the while making that walk with me. She helped me gain the necessary awareness to not get lost again."

    - Brian (Health & Nutrition Coaching Program)

  • "It’s easy to find ourselves trapped in the “go” of life. Christina did a beautiful job holding space for me to slow down, recalibrate, and move with more intention. I wish I had done this sooner! I cannot tell you how regulated I feel after just one session. It’s like my nervous system went on a 3 week vacation and came back completely refreshed.”

    - Whitney (Breathwork Client) 

  • “There were so many ‘a-ha’ moments that she was a part of, just by being so open, genuine, and asking the right questions. I could just open my mouth and begin talking, and having her presence made me feel like I had a nurtured, sacred space where there was no ‘right’ answer….just talking through and discovering side by side. I could totally just BE. I think this is amazing, given we had never met in person-- Christina offers such presence through time and space to meet people exactly where they are, and without judgment. Christina was able to tease out the subject that was percolating beneath my surface in my subconscious. Having time each week to process my health- mental, physical, relational, spiritual- helped me understand myself on a new level. I would recommend working with Christina to anyone! Seriously.”

    - Chelsea (Health & Nutrition Coaching Program)

  • “Working with Christina I have learned how to manage my reflux through diet, stress management and breathing techniques and am so happy that after YEARS I was able to get a handle on it so quickly! There's so much information online that having someone who was knowledgeable, kind, and understanding guide me to reach my health goals was so valuable. Christina is such an amazing person who takes the time to listen to your concerns and offers small achievable goals to reach your big goals. Never did I feel overwhelmed and I always felt like she was listening to me and tailoring the coaching to what would work for me and my lifestyle. It was such a pleasure working with Christina, she could help so many people make positive changes to their health. I cannot recommend her enough!”

    - Lindsay (Health & Nutrition Coaching Program)

  • “Before working with Christina I didn't think I could cook. I have a different attitude about food. I am not a foodie. I'm not a huge fan of making recipes with lots of ingredients that make lots of pots and pans dirty. Christina helped me see that I can keep it simple and still eat good food. She is so great to work with. She's so sweet and understanding.I think the thing I like most about her is that she's super non-judgmental!!! That is so refreshing. She is just the best! I was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and Christina was especially good with helping me navigate this difficult time. I love her!”

    - Monica (Health & Nutrition Coaching Program)

  • “My breathwork session with Christina was like a portal to the awareness of things I had been too busy to bring attention to. I discovered some energetic blocks I was feeling around my health and my life. I fell into such deep relaxation that I received messages from my ancestors about next steps to take to move through blocks I had been experiencing. What that means for me is that after this session, I have a clear path for where to go next."

    - Whitney (Breathwork Client)

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Blog Entries

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The 5 Components of my Flare-Up Toolkit
The 5 Components of my Flare-Up Toolkit

When it comes to autoimmune disease, I believe we should focus on progress, not perfection. Although we’d rather be symptom-free, flare-ups happen. Having a “Flare-Up Tool Kit” in place anytime symptoms come up can help guide you through without falling into overwhelm. Tune into this video to learn the 5 components of my flare-up toolkit!

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How to Create a Life That Feels Healing
How to Create a Life That Feels Healing

In this post we look at giving ourselves permission to rest, why we have so much resistance to resting, and how it can actually feel really scary to just slow down. Rest doesn’t necessarily have to mean taking a day or week off but instead is something that we can simply build into small moments in our daily lives. I also share common beliefs that tend to hinder many of us from resting. This is one of the most important pillars of healing that I do in my work with my clients and a big way we start to create a life that feels healing, where our interventions can take root.

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The 3 Pillars of Autoimmune Health
The 3 Pillars of Autoimmune Health

I've been working with clients for YEARS to support their immune systems and live well with chronic illness and autoimmunity, and with every single person, we work through three pillars of autoimmune health to really support true healing. When we work with these three pillars it really gives us a framework and structure to work within that can be personalized to you and what your needs are. This post dives deeper into my 3 pillars of autoimmune health and the tools & knowledge you can use to support your body in both empowered and sustainable ways.

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Pep Talk for Having a Bad Symptom Day
Pep Talk for Having a Bad Symptom Day

On any healing journey, there are going to be ups and downs. Although they never feel good, symptoms, bad days, and flare ups are to be expected. I want you to have this pep talk in your back pocket so that anytime you're having a bad symptom day or experiencing a flare up, you can pull it out, give it a listen, know that you're supported, and remember that this too shall pass.

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Cultivating Resilience
Cultivating Resilience

Do you feel like everything you eat affects you negatively or causes symptoms? Do you feel stressed out and easily irritated? Do you feel like if you stay out late once or veer off of your healthy plan, you pay for it for a week?

If so, you might feel like your body lacks resilience, or the strong baseline it needs to make it through the day. Whenever we think of cultivating resilience we usually think of someone being resilient or strong in spirit. Resilience, however, can also be seen as a physiological trait. A basic definition of resilience is the ability to accommodate change. This post explores resilience and how we can begin to cultivate resilience physiologically.

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Heal vs. Ideal
Heal vs. Ideal

This post shares how we have to go through the "heal" to get to the "ideal." If we feel like "heal" is where we are going to be forever and we don't like it, we bust through it and don't spend enough time there in order to allow our tissues, immune systems, and selves time to truly heal in the way that’s needed. I hope this concept of "heal vs. ideal" will help put the health choices we make into perspective.

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