My Story

Jennifer in black hiking attire and gray hiking shoes standing on a stone railing in front of a lush green forest with a waterfall in the background.

My wellness journey began in the depths of chronic stress where the pressures of life began to overshadow my health. Over a period of 2 decades I found that stress had accumulated and I was getting through life via grit, perseverance and achievement.

I appeared healthy on the outside, but my body and mind reached a breaking point. The stress started to manifest in several ways - anxiety, depression and ultimately an auto-immune disorder. It was a wake-up call. I was on the brink of burnout and likely more health issues.

The spirit and mind try to get our attention and guide us through trials. Unresolved or ignored emotional pain will eventually manifest itself in the body. I was experiencing that after trying to create a balancing act on my lifestyle.

I made a bold decision—to step away from the corporate career that I loved and embrace my true values in life. I created a new path, one rooted in healing, whole-person wellness, spirituality and the power of nature. I discovered the impact of nutrition, multi-dimensional health and wilderness immersion on long-term health.

I turned to hiking, mountaineering, gardening and camping as ways to disconnect from the paradigms, expectations, and tentacles of my life. And then I could begin to reconnect and renew.

I began to learn about holistic health and sought solutions that would support my healing. Through physical, spiritual and mental health practices, pushing my physical limits, experimenting with nutrition, and embracing mindfulness — I discovered a path to health that transformed my physical state and rejuvenated my spirit.

Looking back, I’m proud of my journey and grateful to be here. It took a lot to figure out how the stress had manifested itself in my life.

My recent education was originally to learn about nutrition but I walked away with a much broader perspective of health and wellbeing. Food is secondary to lifestyle - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social health - all are so connected and important for holistic health.

I was my first client and coached myself to a holistic and joyful being.

Now, I hold space for people on similar journeys, whether at the brink of burnout and ill-ness or looking to begin again with wellbeing.

My professional background

I have a dynamic background as a leader in healthcare and organizational transformation. My prior career centered around leading and building strategic innovations and improvements within healthcare and technology. I bring extensive experience in business process optimization, corporate strategy, transformational change, and the development of sustainable, human-centered solutions. While those days are behind me now, they will always be a part of how I operate and see the world.

Education and Certifications

MBA, Healthcare Administration

Six Sigma Black Belt

Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First Aid

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

This chapter of my work and life integrates that background with a more personal mission: to support others in maximizing their well-being, using the healing capacities of nature and nutrition. I believe transformation occurs when we are empowered to move forward with intention, authenticity, and a renewed connection to what matters most.

I serve those who seek to recharge their wellness, reconnect with the natural world, and embrace the restorative potential of new beginnings in life. If you are ready to begin again and transform your health, let’s connect.