About Kristine
Hi! I’m Kristine, a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with a PhD in Foods & Nutrition. I’m a mom, wife, former collegiate athlete, and have a passion for helping others feel CONFIDENT in their bodies and health.​​
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How foods affect our bodies and physiology has always intrigued me, and being an athlete competing at a high level, the importance of this was amplified. However, like many others I have been overwhelmed by the endless information out there on diets and exercise. My own health journey has had its challenges, I’ve struggled with gut issues, inflammation, stress, and anxiety. Stress I had put on my body both physically and mentally through years of being an athlete, competing at both the national and international level from a young age, and pursuing higher education degrees. I slowly watched my body deteriorate, presenting with a host of symptoms that started to take over my life. I felt like my body was failing me and I lost confidence in ever feeling good in my own body again.
After receiving my PhD, I worked for 5 years in the whole food supplement industry where my job was to evaluate the science on hundreds of different ingredients that are used in our food supply. The years I spent in the food and supplement industry opened my eyes to the different effects foods can have on our bodies and minds. This is when I found integrative nutrition and learned not only just how healing and therapeutic foods can be, but how important it is to also nourish the mental and emotional aspects of life as well. I started to slow down, really listen to my body and get to the root causes of what was going on, and ultimately find healing.​
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It took me years and going to many doctors appointments for 'inconclusive' responses to finally find a path to healing. Integrative nutrition dives into the root cause of health symptoms and encompasses not only nutrition and exercise, but mental and emotional health as well. I recently left the food and supplement industry to focus on raising our growing family which led me to pursue what I have become so passionate about, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching certificate ​​with the goal to help others navigate their own health journey with the knowledge I have through both personal and educational experience.
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​​​As an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, I look at various aspects of whole-body health to help you in your journey to reaching your wellness goals. In my coaching, we break down your goals into easy, attainable steps and figure out what works best for you to be the most successful in achieving your full wellness potential. The information in today’s world is endless and overwhelming, I’m here to help you get aligned with what works best for you in your body and lifestyle.
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I would love to partner with you to help you feel CONFIDENT in your body and health. Your health MATTERS, you deserve to feel good in your body. I can’t wait to connect with you!
