Habits I used to swear by that I’ve since sworn off These are some of the things I used to do and find benefit. But not anymore. 1) green powder drinks2) cardio junkie3) exercising in a fasted state4) multiple small meals and snacking throughout the day5) being attached to my wearable Greens powder drinksFor about […]

Why Gut Health Matters More in Winter Winter changes everything: shorter days, colder weather, heavier foods, more stress, and plenty of indulgence. While these shifts are part of the season, they also place extra strain on digestion and immunity. Since nearly 70% of your immune system is rooted in the gut, supporting your microbiome during […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]