At 23 years old and 176 pounds, I was introduced to my first healthy living program. By focusing on nutrition, I transformed my life, reducing medication and shedding 30 pounds. The following year, I added exercise into the mix and stepped into the world of CrossFit. It was life-changing.

I added exercise into the mix and stepped into the world of CrossFit. It was life-changing.I experienced a level of strength and muscle tone I had never known before. I lost an additional 20 pounds, and became a Top 40 CrossFit athlete in my state.

I competed until 2019. During those years, I gained not only physical strength but also confidence that radiated into every area of my life. I was able to model healthy habits for my family, inspiring them to pursue their own wellness goals.

Life threw me a curveball. In September 2019, I underwent emergency back surgery for cauda equina syndrome—a rare condition requiring immediate intervention. Whether it stemmed from a car accident earlier that year or decades of cheerleading, it was clear that my life had been forever changed. My surgeon removed 80% of my L5-S1 disc, leaving me with just 20% at 28 years old and a long road of recovery ahead. I had to relearn how to walk, lift, and embrace daily habits I had previously taken for granted. The hardest part? Saying goodbye to CrossFit. That loss still weighs on my heart today.

During recovery, my focus shifted to nutrition. With limited exercise and the effects of medications, I faced new challenges—weight gain, skin issues, low energy, hormonal imbalances, and persistent women’s health concerns. It was disheartening, at the time, to imagine this could potentially stand in the way of us starting a family.

In November 2020, everything changed. My husband signed us up with a functional and integrative health practitioner who conducted functional medicine testing. For the first time, I uncovered the root causes of my symptoms: bacterial overgrowth, Candida, H. pylori, hormonal imbalances, and vitamin deficiencies—all compounded by the aftermath of my surgery. Armed with this knowledge, I committed myself 100% to a lifestyle of healing. Six months later, everything began to shift. My glow, energy, and happiness returned, and my husband got his wife back.

We made a life-changing decision—we successfully conceived in August 2021. My pregnancy was a testament to the power of functional medicine and proper nutrition. I fueled my body with intention, understanding how to nourish myself through each trimester to support both my health and the growth of my unborn child. This journey opened my eyes to the profound impact of the gut microbiome and its role in shaping the health of our children.

In April 2022, our healthy baby boy, Rhett, arrived! As a mother, wife, and stepmother, I’ve made it my mission to give my family the best by nourishing their bodies and empowering them to thrive. This passion led me to become an Integrative Health Practitioner, further dedicating my life to helping others uncover the root causes of their health challenges and reclaim their vitality.

Better You Integrative Health Concierge was born. This vision has been on my heart for years, and I now realize it was God’s plan for me all along. Since my early days as an Arbonne Independent Consultant in 2015, I’ve known that health is my passion, and serving others is my purpose. “Just Be You” has always been my guiding mantra, and it’s at the heart of Better You. This project is more than a business—it’s a calling to help others write their own stories of healing, transformation, and hope.