Hi!
I'm Ashley.
A mom, wife, Physical Therapist, and Integrative Health Coach. I love helping overwhelmed women transform their lives by healing their bodies from the inside out by utilizing an integrative approach.
My Story
I've been passionate about health and fitness since high school. This passion led me to pursue a career in physical therapy. During graduate school, I started to experience a number of symptoms, including: stomach aches/pains, fluctuating energy throughout the day, acne, and infertility. After suffering through these symptoms for about a year, I decided to visit with my doctor to figure out the cause so I could start feeling better.
My doctor suggested using a prescription-strength, topical cream to treat my acne, but it didn't yield the desired results and instead further dehydrated my skin. Additionally, the doctor advised me to visit a gastrointestinal specialist for a colonoscopy, but the findings were unremarkable. So he recommended that I take a probiotic and sent me on my way.
Both of these so-called "treatments" were just temporary bandaids to try and fix a problem that was stemming from a deeper cause.
Infertility Struggle...
As for my infertility, I had no idea what to do. So we just kept scheduling sex and hoping for the best, but after multiple (and I mean multiple) negative pregnancy tests, I had given up on being able to naturally conceive. After graduate school, my husband and I really wanted to start a family. We had been trying for 3 years with no luck. So we decided to work with a fertility clinic. We went through 5 failed intrauterine insemination procedures, before the 6th attempt finally took! We were so happy to FINALLY be pregnant! Our first baby girl was born in 2017. In 2018 we decided to start trying again for baby #2. I thought it would be easier this time around, however, the stress in my life was only slightly less than it was in graduate school. After 6 months of trying, we ended up back at the fertility clinic. This time it only took 2 tries instead of 6....and I was pregnant with TWINS!
I know this isn't the happy ending of being able to conceive naturally. However, at that time in my life I was the unhealthiest that I have ever been. My diet was terrible, I wasn't exercising, I was beyond stressed and overwhelmed, my anxiety and depression were so bad. It's no wonder my body wasn't letting me create and carry a baby!
How I Got Here...
It wasn't until 2020 that I decided to dive headfirst into healing my body. While eating nutritious meals and moving my body were a part of my daily routine, there was a missing link to overall wellness that I didn’t even realize existed until I was introduced to natural tools and the GI MAP test! This is where my journey to complete healing began.
I Started In Traditional Medicine...
I have been a pediatric physical therapist for seven years. And while I love serving others in this way, I began to see just how broken our healthcare system was and that there is a better way to serve! Although there is a place for traditional medicine, I firmly believe that if we can reach for natural solutions first that are effective and work with our bodies, that’s the way to go! In my opinion, integrative medicine is the healthcare of our future. I decided to further my education in this area by becoming a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
I Felt Called To Educate...
As I learned more about the whole body approach, I began educating others in hopes that they too could transform their health and the health of their families. With this newfound excitement and passion came a big decision to make. Should I continue down the road of being a PT or change my path and pursue my passion for health and wellness? Once I decided to take the leap and follow my heart, everything in my life became aligned and I knew I made the right decision.
Helping You Live Your Best Life...
Now I want to help YOU transform your life by healing your body with an integrative approach and developing your own set of unique health habits.
YOU are worth the investment and YOU have full permission to live your best, most vibrant life!
Let's Work Together!
THE Gut RESET
This 3-Month Program is a great fit for you if you’re interested in working with me 1:1
and want focused, practical support to tackle your gut health issues without the extra educational material.