In 2008, Samantha was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis (IC), a.k.a Painful Bladder Syndrome, and mild Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). She was saddened by the fact that there was little hope for a cure. She simply would not accept that fate. She decided to change her diet and lifestyle in order to avoid a lifetime of potentially harmful and potent medications that would only treat her symptoms, but never cure the underlying root of her illness. She figured if IC was a lifestyle related illness, she could improve her condition by changing her lifestyle! She experimented with eliminating problematic foods, learned about the power of nutrition and, with the help of some alternative practitioners, slowly eliminated her pain and daily struggles with this debilitating chronic illness known as IC. She became passionate about educating others regarding the simple ways food and lifestyle can positively impact one’s health and quality of life.
Ideal Client or Patient: A woman that wants to be healthier, but isn’t sure where to begin and is confused by all of the different advice out there, she wants to learn healthy habits so she may prevent illness in the future. She is perhaps dealing with some kind of “health issue” that she isn’t finding answers to by conventional doctors, or else she is wanting to know how she can treat it more naturally. My clients often come to me with poor digestion and constipation, allergies, IBS, PMS, sugar cravings, low energy, trouble focusing, trouble sleeping, skin breakouts, or have a few pounds they want to lose. They generally want to feel more balanced and in control of their food choices.
Benefits or Results: Better digestion, improved sleep and energy, reduced sweet cravings, clearer skin and better mental focus, deeper relationships, better home cooking habits, healthy meal planning for families, confidence about making smart choices for their health.
Licenses/Certifications: Certified Holistic Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition). A.A.D.P member.
Contact Information:
22 Payne Avenue
Sag Harbor, NY. 11963
skbwellness@gmail.com
(631) 6054065
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