I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Financial Economics from the University of Western Ontario and pursued further education at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, graduating with a Certified Nutritional Practitioner Certificate with First Class Honours. I also obtained a Gut Health Practitioner Certification, Functional Medicine Consulting, and Blood Chemistry Labs. I continue my studies and research in Chronic Complex Conditions.

In my early 20s, life was thriving. I balanced playing varsity hockey at Western will continuing my studies, a passion that defined much of my life where hockey was everything. As I completed my first university year, persistent anxiety and heart palpitations emerged, which initially attributed to academic and athletic stress. After seeking medical help, I found myself puzzled by dismissive diagnoses attributing my symptoms to my age and health.

Despite ongoing symptoms—digestive issues, neurological concerns like dizziness and numbness, along with emotional challenges—medical tests yielded no definitive answers. I was frustrated yet determined, so I consulted a naturopath, where we uncovered nutritional deficiencies, adrenal fatigue, and sensitivities. While initial improvements were promising, my health declined further over time.