ABOUT

Hi! I’m Jennifer.

I am so glad you’re here!

I’m all about living a simple, healthy, happy lifestyle, preparing real food, creating natural products and helping you do the same. I like to call this “Wholistic Wellness”; getting every aspect of your life healthy, not just by food, but also from relationships, career, creativity and spirituality. I am a certified holistic health coach, Master Herbalist and a Board Certified Traditional Naturopath.  I am also an artist and have 2 etsy shops – one is Silver Peanut; I make heirloom remembrance jewelry and the other is Impressionisms which is hand stamped, mixed media jewelry with “custom impressions of love and inspiration”.

Who this site is for:

This site is for those that are serious about making a change in their health and life. Those who want to take their well-being into their own hands; to take responsibility instead of a pill. For those that want want to reduce stress and anxiety; ditch depression. Those that want to boost their energy and endurance. And, for those that want a healthy, non-invasive approach to alternative well-care and don’t know where to start.

HEALTH IS FOR A LIFETIME!

38 Random things about me

  1. I like to be called Jen or Jennifer, but please, never Jenny.
  2. My dentist is the only person that gets away with calling me Jenny.
  3. I’m addicted to learning; I love to take classes on jewelry and health.
  4. I don’t take well to someone telling me “I can’t do something”.
  5. I played the violin for several years.
  6. I’m terrified to fly, except in a helicopter.
  7. I cry during greeting card commercials on tv.
  8. I sing at the top of my lungs while driving alone in my car (sometimes when my son is with me).
  9. I have 2 dogs, Jake and Josie. There are both rescue dogs. Josie passed away at 14 years of age in December of 2017 🙁
  10. Fall is my favorite season.
  11. I love watching cheesy Christmas movies on the Hallmark channel.
  12. My parents divorced when I was 7.
  13. I love making jewelry and selling it online in my 2 etsy shops and at art shows.
  14. I was involved in developing/producing a patented product that was sold internationally.
  15. I love Mexican food and sushi.
  16. I was not very good at playing sports when I was young.
  17. I LOVE being out in nature and taking in all the beauty, especially when berry picking on a summer morning with my son.
  18. I am a Christian.
  19. My 2nd husband and I got married in November of 2004 and I got pregnant in January of 2005 after I thought I could not get pregnant.
  20. I love buttered popcorn.
  21. I have a hard time sitting still.
  22. Going to Machu Pichu is top on my bucket list. Italy is a very close second (I will host a retreat there sometime soon)!
  23. I don’t like living in Cleveland when the weather is sub zero.
  24. I love living in Cleveland all the other times of the year.
  25. I am a passionate hockey mom (fellow hockey moms know what I mean, lol).
  26. I enjoy teaching and speaking in public.
  27. My son gave me the nickname of “mama-talks-a-lot”.
  28. I used to have panic attacks and depression…I don’t wish that on anyone!
  29. I was engaged more than 4 times.
  30. I lived in Colorado Springs, CO for 2 years after college.
  31. I was a member of the 2014 Ice Resin® design team.
  32. I love the outdoors. Yes, I mention this again, nature feeds the soul, I take in the energy.
  33. I worked in the printing industry for 25+ years.
  34. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Fine & Applied Arts.
  35. Gerbera daisies are my favorite flower.
  36. I am allergic to cucumbers.
  37. I love going barefoot.
  38. I LOVE being alive and feeling healthy!

 

My Story…

  

 

In my 20’s, after I graduated from college I started having allergic reactions to medicine. I then started having anxiety and panic attacks and took a nose dive into severe depression. I could not eat for 3 days at a time and started having insomnia.

This went on for several months so I finally went to see a doctor. After seeing a couple different doctors, not one could tell me why this started happening after growing up a healthy child. They suggested it was all in my head and that I should take Xanax or Paxil as needed for the rest of my life. Of course, since I was having allergic reactions to medicine I was afraid to take anything so I went without.

By this time I had dropped down to about 100 pounds, I could not imagine living the rest of my life this way. I started thinking of how I could end it all and be free from this anxiety and depression. But, there was a whisper in my head telling me “Don’t give up, there is more for you. You will get through this”.

I finally saw another doc who told me to start journaling to get thoughts out of my head and onto paper…he called it a “brain dump”. Another doctor, yet again, wanted to put me on drugs and I finally asked “Can I just take vitamins or something instead?” and that’s when I was introduced to natural health. I was introduced to a Naturopath and started taking supplements that were good for anxiety as well as a multi-vitamin and must-mineral supplement. I started incorporating healthier foods into my diet. Guess what? I started to feel better! I started taking classes from this woman to learn about herbs as well as Iridology (how to read eyes). Fast forward to my 40’s, after having a child, I decided to go back to school so I could help others feel better naturally. At the age of 49, I became a Board Certified Traditional Naturopath!

My mission and commitment to you is getting to the root cause why you are not feeling well, not treat the symptoms. This involves listening to your unique story, performing several assessments, and determining what factors in your life are causing you to feel unwell. Together we stimulate your body’s natural healing capacity. I do this combining natural and non-invasive modalities such as nutrition, herbs, essential oils, bio-feedback, and vascular therapy. We will work together to address any emotional issues that may be holding you back.

I have received multiple certifications in holistic health from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, International Institute of Natural Wellness, and American Naturopathic Medical Association where I received my designations of Board Certified Traditional Naturopath, Master Herbalist, Holistic Health Coach, and Advanced Nutrition Consultant.

I look forward to partnering with you on your healing journey!