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I’m on a mission to help you take control of your health… what it really takes to alleviate your symptoms, improve your health and learn to listen to your body’s messages and trust yourself to adapt to the season and life changes that will come. If there is one thing I’ve learned in all my […]

Where many people will be promoting and diving into cleanses and shorter resets starting tomorrow, I encourage you to incorporate new health habits into your routine that are there to stay.  The following (listed in no particular order of importance) are health habits that can change your life.  Now for real talk. Do I do […]

Adding something simple to your daily routine can bring lasting positive health benefits. If you know me, I’m all about one small change at a time, and this simple daily habit is something I recommend for most folks. The BIG 6™️ is by Dr. Perry at Stop Chasing Pain and it’s been a staple to […]

“I know what I need to do. I just need to do it.” I’ve heard this hundreds of times in my years as a primary care nurse practitioner. Someone comes in struggling—with their weight, sleep, energy, or physical health. We talk about what might help. And the response is almost always the same: “I know […]

Yoga has been a big part of my life for quite a while. My favorite style has always been vinyasa, and I generally prefer a slower flow with longer holds, compared to a vigorously quicker paced or heated flow. I started practicing regularly in 1999, as a way to get out of my head and […]

What is it? Creatine is one of the most widely studied supplement in the health and wellness space. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound in our bodies, stored primarily in skeletal muscle. The majority of your creatine supply is shuttled to your muscles during physical activity. The remainder goes to your brain, heart, and other […]

Perimenopause hits us all differently – different ages, different symptoms, different levels of severity. I’m sharing here what my symptoms were/are, and the lifestyle habits I changed to help improve or reduce them. As you have likely figured out by now, this transitional period of time is the furthest thing from a one-size-fits-all. As such, […]

Imagine Your Life 12 Weeks From Now.Your mornings start with energy instead of exhaustion. You feel grounded, clear, and centered rather than scattered and stretched thin. Your digestion is steady, your skin radiant, your hormones balanced. You’re sleeping deeply again, thinking clearly, and finally feeling like yourself. Twelve weeks may not sound like much, but […]

As an integrative and lifestyle medicine provider, I am often asked about my top health and wellness tips. As any of my clients can attest, this is different for each person based on their needs and goals. However, there are 5 general areas that I discuss in every single visit with regards to health and […]

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by “band-aid” solutions—treatments that mask symptoms without solving the underlying problem— or rushed, impersonal visits with one of your regular care providers, you’re not alone. This is where the integrative approach comes in. Live Well Collaborative takes a holistic, integrative view of health, focusing on a whole-person approach with regards […]