About Me: My Journey to Regeneration!
In the wild, untamed landscapes of Northern British Columbia, Canada, I grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of the land. We lived off-grid, nestled close to the earth, but despite our proximity to nature, my family struggled with chronic health issues. Food addiction, obesity, and a host of other diseases seemed to run through our veins, no matter how much we tried to live healthy lives.
My mother’s battle with illness became the turning point in my life. At just 15, I watched helplessly as she was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer. I saw her endure the brutal rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. The treatments worked—but at a devastating cost. Within a year, the very therapies that saved her life gave her a new diagnosis: stage 2 breast cancer. She had to start the entire process over again.
That’s when my world shifted.
I’d always dreamed of being a doctor, drawn to the medical field from my own struggles with hypothyroidism. But when it came to my mom, I felt a gut-wrenching frustration. The medical system had no answers beyond prescriptions and treatments that seemed to come with more harm than healing. The conventional approach didn’t seem to offer her any real answers—just band-aids, masking symptoms without addressing the root causes.
That frustration lit a fire in me.
I knew I had to find a different path—not just to save my mom’s life, but to save my family from the endless cycle of chronic disease. I dove headfirst into the world of food. I began to question everything: Why was our food addictive? Why did so many of us struggle with obesity and illness, despite trying everything from diets to prescriptions? I wasn’t just seeking answers for myself—I was searching for a way to break free from this unhealthy legacy.
I spent the next 15 years pouring over books, articles, and research studies on food and health. I traveled across borders to see doctors in both Canada and the U.S., earning a diploma in holistic nutrition along the way. But it was my time working as a vitamin department manager at a prestigious health food store in Southern California that opened my eyes to the truth about the health industry.
I witnessed firsthand the growing trend of “quick fixes” — customers buying supplement after supplement, hoping for a miracle. But most didn’t experience the life-changing results they expected. Some even worsened, as many supplements were synthetic or not taken correctly. It became clear that the health industry was leading people astray, promoting pills and powders instead of real, nourishing foods that our bodies needed to thrive.
As the trend of supplementation became more widespread, the problem only deepened. Health gurus, biohackers, and influencers pushed random pills without context, leaving people confused and frustrated. At the same time, the food system was deteriorating. Our connection to nature, to real food, was eroding, and the soil that nourished our food—and us—was becoming depleted. The very things that should have been healing us—whole, nutrient-dense foods—were being replaced by cheap, toxic alternatives, manipulated by a profit-driven system that didn’t have our best interests at heart.
That’s when everything clicked for me.
I realized that our health was directly tied to the health of our food system. The toxic, industrialized way we produced food was breaking down not just our bodies, but our land, our communities, and our freedom. But there was hope. There was a solution. The regenerative movement was already happening—and it was the answer I’d been searching for.
I was fortunate enough to work with Will Harris, a pioneering farmer who transitioned his farm from a conventional feedlot to a thriving, regenerative operation. His philosophy of de-commoditizing our food, decentralizing production, and regenerating the soil was revolutionary. It wasn’t just about growing food—it was about regenerating our relationship with food, our health, and our planet. Will’s vision inspired me to look at health holistically, with a focus on the gut—the very soil of our bodies. This became the foundation of JMS Wellness and the approach I use with my clients today.
My Philosophy: A Regenerative Approach to Health
At JMS Wellness, I believe in the power of food-first healing. Whole, nutrient-dense foods are the foundation of vibrant health. Supplements, while useful in certain situations, should never replace the healing potential of real food. My approach is simple: work with the body, not against it. I prioritize food-based solutions and work to help you avoid excessive, unnecessary supplementation.
I take a bio-individual approach because I know that no two people are the same. Everyone has unique needs, and I create personalized plans to address the root causes of your symptoms, not just the symptoms themselves. My goal is not just to help you feel better—it's to help you transform your health by getting to the root of your challenges, and regenerate your body from the inside out.
Through regenerative practices—both in the food we eat and the way we care for our bodies—I guide my clients toward lasting, sustainable wellness. This isn’t about dieting or quick fixes. It’s about real, lasting change that comes from understanding the deep connections between the food we eat, the health of our soil, and the wellness of our bodies.
If you’re tired of band-aid solutions, endless pills, and quick fixes that don’t work, I’m here to help you get to the root cause of your health challenges. Together, we’ll regenerate your health, starting with the very foundation—your gut—and create a personalized plan that works for you.
Are you ready to take the first step toward lasting transformation? Book a call with me today, and let’s get started on your journey to true health.