Hi I’m Dana,

I am a certified nutritional health coach, a board certified nurse practitioner, and a nurse with over 20 years of experience working with women in maternal health. I am passionate about the concept of “food as medicine”, and I believe in holistically caring for the whole self- the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the body and mind.

My journey to functional medicine health coaching and the importance of the brain/ gut connection began with the early and unexpected death of my parents. They were both only in their early 60’s when they died from heart attacks within one and a half years of each other.  At the same time, I unfortunately dealt with the ending of my marriage. It was the culmination of the stress from all three of these events that impacted both my hormones and gut health. I experienced early menopause, anxiety, digestive issues, and weight gain despite exercising and eating a “healthy diet”.

My struggle with grief transformed me and led me on my own healing journey. It was the insidious hormone changes and the lack of support from Western medicine which led me to pursue my advanced practice degree in nursing, travel to India to study yoga/meditation, and study functional medicine and nutrition. I learned the importance of having a healthy gut microbiome and the impact of gut health on hormone balance. Most importantly, I learned about taking a root cause approach, the connection between our gut and our brain, and the impact our digestive health has on our mental health.

 I recognize the importance of holding space, listening, and letting women be “seen”. It is my mission to help as many women around the world to feel empowered in their bodies, identify root causes of imbalances and restore gut and hormone health. 

Alchemy is transformation. You are your own healer, and I am simply a catalyst to help you transform, connect to your authentic self, and restore balance to your body and mind.