Up until 2018, I was on hospice & palliative care and could not walk without assistance. I have been well for 8 years now ~ what a wonderful life!!! For 27 years, I lived with severe symptoms from Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, and other autoimmune-related challenges. My body felt unpredictable, and over time my world became smaller and smaller as my health declined. I had a service dog for mobility, relied on canes, walkers, and wheelchairs just to get through daily life. I had in-home caregivers and needed help with nearly every activity of daily living — bathing, dressing, preparing meals, grocery shopping, and more. At 42, I had a stroke with left side paralysis. I had a local rehab facility that helped me gain what I lost from the stroke as well as several M.S. relapses that caused damage. My cognitive function was also affected. Simple conversations, reading, and comprehension were often a struggle. I could no longer drive, function, or participate in life the way I once had. For a long time, it felt like I was existing rather than truly living a life! During that time, I went to see a nutritionist who carefully looked at my diet and lifestyle. After implementing the changes we discussed, I gradually began noticing improvements. As my strength and stability increased, I was able to reduce medications under medical guidance and begin incorporating natural and holistic modalities to support my overall wellbeing. I was already a Reiki practitioner and meditation teacher, but this experience deepened my understanding of how essential nervous system support, nutrition, and holistic practices can be when the body is under significant stress. None of my medical doctors ever asked me about or discussed diet & nutrition. That journey changed the direction of my life. Today, as an Anti-Inflammatory Coach, I help people living with chronic pain, fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, autoimmune-related symptoms, and nervous system overwhelm learn how to support their bodies differently. I teach the foundations of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle using nutrition, nervous system support, meditation, Reiki, and gentle, sustainable lifestyle practices. This is not about following a perfect diet or forcing your body through another rigid protocol. It is about understanding what may be adding to your body’s inflammatory burden, learning what helps your body feel safer and more supported, and making changes that can realistically become part of your life. Not because everyone’s path will look the same as mine, but because I understand how overwhelming it can feel when your body no longer behaves in ways you can rely on. I know what it feels like to search for steadiness again. Root Cause Reset was created to offer that support — a place to learn tools, restore trust in your body, and begin finding steadiness again. I have walked this path to wellness and would be honored to share it with you and help you find your way.