Welcome! I hope you find your time here encouraging. My name is Abby and I am pharmacist practicing functional medicine and a Restorative Wellness Practitioner. I enjoy spending time with my husband and sons on our beautiful property. We grow much of our own food not only in our organic garden, but also have laying hens for eggs and pasture raised chickens for meat. We are continuing to grow and learn daily how to be more self-sufficient. It’s certainly a fun journey.
I am also passionate about helping children in foster care. God has blessed me with the opportunity to start and run a non-profit that provides these kiddos with clothes and essentials. It was this that really lead me down the path of functional medicine. I wanted to be able to help these children heal through the most natural and healthy means. Providing guidance on nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and trauma healing can make a huge difference in their lives. My husband and I completed our foster parenting certification and are currently fostering our first child.
As a clinical pharmacist for 20 years, specializing in infectious disease I noticed patients return time and time again in worse condition. I sought out to learn all I could and help those who are wanting to get to the root of the issue. I was able to be my first client and utilize the powerful testing to help heal my body as well. I had experienced significant trauma in my life and the years I spent in pharmacy had really taken a toll on me. Needless to say, my stress was through the roof. However, I was so used to it that I thought it was normal to feel this way. The testing showed that the stress had caused a significant issue with my adrenals to the point my body stopped making certain hormones and was in survival mode. I was exhausted, but luckily I didn’t have to continue down that road. I utilized a powerful protocol specific for my needs and am back to having energy and the brain fog is gone. I know so many others are in the same boat and getting too comfortable with not feeling well and thinking “this may be the best it gets”.
I want to encourage people to ask questions when it comes to their health and how they feel. Don’t accept that feeling miserable or uncomfortable is now your normal. Below are a few questions to start with.
- Why do I need to be on this medication?
- Why do I have this illness/disease/diagnosis?
- Why am I not feeling any better? (even if my labs come back “fine”)
- What can I do to change this? (not just treat the symptoms)
God truly made our bodies to thrive and heal. Please believe it!
My 20 years as a pharmacist and my certification as a Restorative Wellness Practitioner has given me the tools to guide people on their healing journey. Above all, my time in traditional healthcare was a blessing. It allowed me to understand exactly where you are.
If you are new to functional medicine please do not be afraid to reach out. I am equipped to help you move from wherever you are into improved health and fruitful living. We will dig deep together and not only address what is going on physically but will look at the body as whole. Addressing stress, emotions and trauma if needed as well. Most importantly, my goal is to support you in making deep healthy roots so you can bear all the fruit God intended for you.
Abundant blessings!