The Beginning: My Journey to Balanced Body and Wellness

As I sit at my desk in my new clinic, I am filled with joy and gratitude. This is the beginning of a dream I’ve held close to my heart for many years—a dream that is finally coming to fruition. By the grace of God, I am here, ready to provide the kind of care I longed for during my own journey with morbid obesity.

For most of my adult life, I struggled with my weight, constantly losing and regaining without understanding why. I lacked the support I needed and often felt lost in my efforts. My journey long before becoming a nurse, but by the time I became a registered nurse, I had already undergone gastric bypass surgery with little guidance. At 21 years old, desperate for change after my father's unexpected passing, I took the leap, but it was a tumultuous road. I quickly lost 100 pounds, but my relationship with food remained complicated, often leading to unhealthy habits that resulted in regaining the weight. Life became challenging, and I realized that I wanted more than just to survive—I wanted to thrive.

Today, as a nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in palliative care and hospice, I have shifted my focus from helping people die well to helping them live well.

The last few years have been transformative as I embraced my passion for medically supervised weight loss, hormone replacement therapy, and gut health.

At Balanced Body and Wellness, I am not just treating patients; I am building a family. Each person that I see virtually or who walks through the door becomes someone I invest in, providing the accountability and support I wished I had. Together, we are reversing diabetes, eradicating hypertension, and conquering heart disease. Witnessing their transformations brings me immense joy and fulfillment. I am thankful for the opportunity to give others what I was not able to receive. This is just the beginning of my journey, and I am excited to share it with you. Here’s to new beginnings, to hope, and to a healthier future for us all.

Welcome to Balanced Body and Wellness!!!