Hi there! I’m Kelly. I’m a Mom, Blogger, Podcaster, and a Certified Nutrition Coach. I’m also a survivor and overcomer of the chronic autoimmune disease, Ulcerative Colitis.
My passion is to share with others my experience of healing and staying healed, and what I’ve learned along the way. My mission is to help others take the next step on their own healing journeys.
I live with my husband and only child in the never-a-dull-moment city of Washington, DC. Besides my endless love of researching/reading about/talking about all things health-related, I also enjoy cooking, yoga, wandering around farmers markets and art museums, hiking and other outdoor activities, and laughing together with loved ones.
As a teenager in 1999, I was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease known as Ulcerative Colitis. In 2010 I experienced a severe, life-threatening, year-long flare. That experience was the spark that ignited my passion for learning how to heal, and more importantly, how to stay healed naturally.
My relentless pursuit of natural healing began as my severe flare was ending. And now I’m beyond grateful to say that I have been autoimmune flare-free since the beginning of 2011, and have been off all related medications since the end of 2011. My healing journey has given me something I never could have imagined was possible – a life free from a chronic disease that I once thought was a life sentence.
I’ve learned a whole lot in the years since my last flare up, and one thing I’ve come to know is that if I can heal from a terrible illness that almost cost me my life and go on to be healthier than ever, then I truly believe this is possible for you too.
We can never guarantee that we won’t be affected by an illness or disease, but what we can do is everything that is in our power to prevent that from happening. And by seeking natural healing and health, I can assure you, we have been given a whole lot of power.
Our bodies want to heal, they know how to heal, we just have to give them the support that they need.
With open arms I invite you to come along with me as we learn to heal and stay healed, together.