About
Embody Vitality Health and Wellness was founded originally because of my passion for female client throughout the lifespan and my own personal journey.
I started this journey many years ago as a physical therapist who practices using an integrative approach in pelvic wellness. I have a unique skill set in my ability to provide nutrition and coaching services that embodies the female client.
My educational background includes an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a Certification in Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. I received my Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2004 from the University of Illinois-Chicago and I have specialized in orthopedics, pre and postpartum wellness and pelvic wellness throughout my physical therapy career.
Highlights in my career included a Certification in Functional Nutrition from The Integrative Women’s Health Institute and a Certification in Therapeutic Coaching from Burrell Education.
With my selection of continuing education courses I have an eclectic treatment toolbox to help you fully embody vitality, health and wellness throughout all seasons of your life.
I have also experienced and lived the story of so many women throughout their lives including being a mother of 3, wife, suffering miscarriages, burnout, perimenopause symptoms, thyroid dysfunction, unweighted weight gain and chronic fatigue to name a few. I have a shared experience with so many of you seeking my care and I am honored with the opportunity to help you transition from surviving to thriving!
My service is unique because I have specialized training in physical therapy, functional nutrition and therapeutic coaching.
My Story
I am a native of Jamaica. I came to the USA when I was 17 to attend university. It was definitely a transition. Talk about culture shock!
I am happy to say I persevered despite the obstacles that came my way and was able to achieve my career goals. Unfortunately this did not come without a strain to my physical and mental wellness.
Unfortunately our body keeps the score and after having my 1st child my body started to cry out for help. I think my decline really started when I came to live in the USA but I didn’t know that. My body perceived it as traumatic though it took years later for me to connect the dots. I started noticing subtle signs such as difficulty getting pregnant again, hair thinning, feeling tired but wired and full chronic fatigue, constant headaches were a few of my signs. With the help of some amazing integrative providers in the Milwaukee region I got the treatment that I needed to start to heal physically but it was hard adhering to all the recommendations provided. Why I asked myself? As I took time to really sit with my symptoms and the why; I came to the realization that my body had been in a chronic state of flight or fight and I needed to get out in order to fully heal! Therapeutic coaching helped me to achieve that’.
I am empowered to fully embody health, vitality and wellness in this stage of my life and I want you also to have this be your story! For me; God, my husband, my 3 children., my extended family, my dog play an integral part in this but so does my physical health, mental health, friendships and work. Everyone’s definition of embodiment may be different but we all deserve it!
Let’s get there together!