A common question and conversation I hear in my classes are “I think I have an excess of estrogen from what I’ve read online,” closely followed by: “How can I know for sure? What tests do I need? What can I do to get rid of the extra estrogen?”. While estrogen excess is a typical […]

A year ago, I made a leap into the unknown with the way I practised holistic healing. I moved from a traditional model of care to deeper blocks of focused therapy to better deliver my unique therapeutic combination of naturopathic medicine, herbalism, holistic nutrition, fertility awareness education, and coaching. The results have been phenomenal and […]

Latin: Ganoderma lucidum Family: Ganodermataceae **Other names: **Ling Zhi, Shaman’s mushroom, Nourish spirit mushroom, soul mushroom, mushroom of divinity Part used: Fruiting body (cap) Origin: Brown-black saphrophyic fungus found in China’s coastal provinces and in the Pacific Northwest of US; grows on roots, trunks and rotting tree stumps of oak and other broad-leaved trees. Actions: […]

Bliss balls are no new kid on the block, but I’d love to share with you my version. They’re a cinch to whip up, and you can make them in sizeable batches as they’ll keep for quite some time in the fridge (up to 6 weeks). They’re perfect for a quick snack, or if you […]

In 1961, a momentous shift in women’s fertility management occurred.  The birth control pill was made available.  With the knowledge that women could flick the off switch on their fertility at will, they were able to focus more on their education and careers without unexpected pregnancies creating sudden diversions on the path.  In terms of […]

Your period is a part of your personal ecology. They either thrive or struggle depending on how well we are able to tend to ourselves. They flourish when we are in our flow, nourishing ourselves, listening deeply and fully inhabiting our body. They wither when we ignore or suppress them. Crafting our nourishment with balance […]