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Perfection is not the Goal, Growth is.
MEET WENDY
My Story
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From First Responder to Root Cause Restorer
I served 22 years as a Lieutenant Firefighter/Paramedic in a busy Chicago suburb. I knew what it meant to face crisis, until my own body became the battleground.
After a series of life-shifting tragedies, I began experiencing relentless, unexplained symptoms. My nervous system was locked in fight-or-flight. I was eating but not being nourished. I was surviving, but not living. Muscle loss, brain fog, and chronic depletion were taking over my life.
Refusing to accept that this was “just the way it is,” I
turned to Functional Nutrition and completed the Full Body Systems program. It changed everything. I discovered the deeper reasons behind my decline and the path to true healing. Not by chasing symptoms, but by addressing the root causes. I moved from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth.
Nutritional training coupled with my emergency medical training gives me a unique perspective into the functions of human biology.
Today, it is my mission to help others reclaim their health, especially those who feel unseen or dismissed by conventional approaches. You deserve more than symptom management. You deserve to be whole again and I’m here to guide that transformation.
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Personalized Healing for Lasting Relief
As a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, I work with individuals who are living with chronic, unresolved symptoms, digestive distress, anxiety, depression, pain, insomnia, brain fog, mood swings, and stubborn weight that won’t budge.
Many of my clients have been diagnosed with autoimmune conditions and have spent years searching for answers through conventional medicine only to be
told their labs are “normal”
while their suffering continues.
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I take a systems-based, root-cause approach because no two bodies are the same. Your story, your biology, your lifestyle, they all matter. That’s why I create a personalized wellness plan built specifically around you.
My goal is to help you become your healthiest, most vibrant self, free from the obstacles holding you back.
Be vibrant. Be free. Flourish.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
You gave me stregth
I learned so much about how my body works, and I learned tools to help me make myself better inside and out. The biggest thing I learned was how much food plays a role in my health, because food can be a fuel or a toxin.
You gave me strength and support to keep pushing forward making better choices. Mentally, you guided me to make the right decision, for example I now pay attention to what I eat and how I feel, I never did that before.
It took a lot of effort to keep from straying back to my old habits, but that effort has put me in a good place today. Our journey working as a team was worth every minute. I couldn’t have done it without you. Even when I had my downs your support and non-judgement was helpful and appreciated.
We could not have done this alone. Thank you.
Toby
Metastatic Prostate
Cancer Survivor
Quality of life improved
I was overwhelmed with my numerous symptoms and didn’t know where to begin to address my health. I was experiencing more “bad” days than “good” for years before seeking help from Wendy. Some of the symptoms I was experiencing were frequent headaches/migraines, brain fog, acid reflux, extreme stomach pain/discomfort, bloating, joint pain, nausea and vomiting.
Wendy helped guide me through the process of an elimination diet, which her support made the process so much easier for me both mentally and physically. She helped me to make connections for what foods were causing my symptoms instead of just treating the symptoms as many doctors have done. I now have a better understanding of how what I eat affects my entire body, and have been able to change my daily routine to allow my body to function at its best.
Even after going through this process, I feel so empowered to take control over my own health which has greatly improved my quality of life. I still feel so much support from Wendy and cannot imagine working with anyone else in the future.
This process required a lot of work from me, especially those initial few weeks, but I felt so supported by Wendy during the entire process that it took a huge weight off of my shoulders. During my elimination diet, I had to keep very detailed logs in order to track my digestive system over several weeks. Writing the logs out really helped to hold myself accountable for my eating habits during the process. I was unsure where to begin making connections with what foods were triggering my symptoms, but Wendy was AMAZING and did all of that work for me! After finding some roots causes of my symptoms, Wendy was able to help me adjust my food triggers out of my diet, and set realistic goals to improve my gut health. The results have been amazing!! The work I had to put into this process was absolutely worth it to finally see and feel results! My quality of life has drastically improved since working with Wendy!
C. Updike
I am forever grateful.
After years of suffering from a lack of quality sleep, coupled with anxiety, I sought Wendy’s help. I had no idea how much nutrition impacted my health, or lack of. I learned how my body functions, and with some simple changes and supplements, I now sleep very well. It amazes me how much of a role blood sugar balance plays in relation to anxiety, and how sugar promotes cancer growth.
You took the time to teach me, not just tell me. I am now mindful of the nutritional value of what I consume. I enjoy creating meals that feed my body, give me energy, and keep me from cravings.
I discovered how beneficial it was to you work with the medical professionals beyond our appointment time. I appreciate all the extra effort and time you put into my case.
Thank you, I am forever grateful.