Since 2004, I have used both western nutrition and Chinese medicine in support of my clients’ health goals. I understand that rather than stating “I know how to fix you”, the advanced practitioner identifies where to focus in order to elicit the most suitable next step(s). Additionally, I have seen that lasting, effective changes in habits are most often a result of compassionate self-awareness and conscious attention to motives.  

 

During my years in clinical practice, I have seen the impact of diet on the ability to focus and take action, for strengthening “willpower”, for reducing insomnia, and alleviating prolonged fatigue. These symptoms are often associated with depression, anxiety and ADHD. I work with clients to improve metabolic health (including prediabetes, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol and PCOS). I help reduce inflammation and increase immune resiliency (particularly important for people with autoimmune conditions). I help restore optimal hormone health. 

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In addition, I focus on identifying physical and psychological stressors because they play such a critical role in disease. Effective stress management is essential to good health outcomes.

Finally (although certainly not least!) I am passionate about supporting clients in their quest for sustainable weight loss and management. Weight loss is far more complex than “calories in, calories out”, it is vital to know how to support the complex physiology that impacts weight which does include mindful attention to calories, but also hormones, sleep and stress. Changing mindset and cultivating a peaceful relationship with food (and the scale!) are essential for lasting change. 

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Whenever possible, I enjoy being outdoors! While it’s easy to find places to be outside in the Pacific Northwest, my favorite places are in the garden right outside my door, or anywhere my mountain bike will take me. When weather isn’t as permitting, I can be found inside knitting and spinning. I have visions of bringing a small, travel-sized spinning wheel on my mountain bike for a mountain vista filled spinning session!

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“Heather’s Share: I always have a project on my knitting needles.”