I help individuals who’ve hit a wall with joint pain, to turn it around naturally.
Leslie focuses on 3 main areas with clients:
-Teaching you natural pain remedies that you can use right away to feel and move better.
-Investigating the missing pieces of your pain puzzle so that you can resolve your inflammation and pain forever.
-Personalizing a comprehensive peace plan that will produce long-lasting results so that you can live better. The Peace x Piece Formula:
Peace [achieving reduced inflammation and pain] x Piece(s) [changing health behaviors]=Wellness [overall improvement in health]
As a coach having 40 years of experience as a nurse with expertise in inflammation and pain, I will help you move from feeling hopeless to feeling more hopeful, and from being controlled by your joint pain to more in control of your pain and other symptoms. Let’s get working on moving from pain to peace by identifying the right pieces of your health that need to change!
02/26/2026
Estrogen’s Role in Bone Formation: Signs of Low Levels and Management Strategies
Estrogen is a hormone that plays a critical role in bone formation and maintenance, particularly in women. Alongside progesterone, estrogen helps to regulate the balance between bone resorption and bone formation, ultimately ensuring the strength and health of our bones. It is important to understand the signs of low estrogen levels and natural as well as medical therapies to manage low estrogen levels so that bone diseases such as…...
Estrogen is a hormone that plays a critical role in bone formation and maintenance, particularly in women. Alongside progesterone, estrogen helps to regulate th
02/19/2026
Progesterone’s Role in Bone Formation: Signs of Low levels and Management Strategies
Progesterone plays a crucial role in bone formation and maintenance, making it an essential hormone for overall bone health. Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced mainly in the ovaries in women, but also in smaller amounts in the adrenal glands in both men and women. It is a key player in regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy. However, its role in bone health is often overlooked....
Progesterone plays a crucial role in bone formation and maintenance, making it an essential hormone for overall bone health. Progesterone is a steroid hormone p
02/12/2026
Nigella Sativa: The Healing Black Seed Oil
Nigella Sativa oil, or black seed oil, has been used for centuries for its powerful health benefits. This oil is derived from the seeds of Nigella sativa, a member of the Ranunculaceae family and native to Southwest Asia. The seeds are small, black, and bitter tasting, but the oil extracted from them is highly concentrated and offers a wide range of health benefits....
Nigella Sativa oil, or black seed oil, has been used for centuries for its powerful health benefits. This oil is derived from the seeds of Nigella sativa, a mem
02/05/2026
Pseudo-gout: Understanding the Difference from Gout
Pseudo-gout, also known as calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), is a type of arthritis that causes joint pain, swelling, and inflammation. It is often confused with gout, but the two conditions have different causes and treatments. Unlike gout, which is due to the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, pseudo-gout is due to the buildup of calcium pyrophosphate crystals....
Pseudo-gout, also known as calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), is a type of arthritis that causes joint pain, swelling, and inflammation. It is oft
01/29/2026
Flipping The Food Pyramid
The food pyramid has long been a fundamental tool in nutrition education, providing guidance on the recommended daily intake of various food groups. However, in recent years, there has been a notable shift in how we perceive the food pyramid, resulting in a complete restructuring. Initially introduced in the early 1990s, the original food pyramid emphasized a diet high in carbohydrates, particularly grains, as the foundation of a healthy diet....
The food pyramid has long been a fundamental tool in nutrition education, providing guidance on the recommended daily intake of various food groups. However, in
01/22/2026
Supplementing with Astaxanthin to “Be in the Pink”
Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant gaining popularity in the health and wellness world for its numerous benefits. Derived from microalgae, astaxanthin is what gives salmon, shrimp, and flamingos their pink hue. In recent years, astaxanthin has been studied for its potential health benefits and has been found to have a wide range of positive effects on the body to keep you…...
Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant gaining popularity in the health and wellness world for its numerous benefits. Derived from microalgae, astaxanthin is wha
01/15/2026
The Multiple Uses of EDTA to Manage Disease
EDTA, or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, is a synthetic amino acid compound that is commonly used in medicine for its chelating properties. Sodium calcium edetate is a specific salt of EDTA where calcium is bound to the EDTA molecule. Chelation therapy is a treatment that involves administering chelating agents, such as EDTA, to remove heavy metals and toxins from the body. EDTA binds metal ions in the bloodstream, forming stable complexes that can be excreted by the body....
EDTA, or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, is a synthetic amino acid compound that is commonly used in medicine for its chelating properties. Sodium calcium edet
01/08/2026
Comparing Benefits of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Yoga for Physical and Mental Well-Being
Tai chi, Qigong, and Yoga are three ancient practices that have been used for centuries to promote overall health and well-being through gentle movements, breathwork, and meditation. While they each have their own origins and techniques, they share a focus on cultivating mind-body connection and improving physical and mental health. Tai chi, also known as tai chi chuan, is a martial art that originated in China centuries ago....
Tai chi, Qigong, and Yoga are three ancient practices that have been used for centuries to promote overall health and well-being through gentle movements, breat
01/01/2026
The Many Benefits of QiGong Practice for Arthritis
QiGong, pronounced "chee-gong," is an ancient Chinese practice that combines movement, meditation, and breathing techniques to promote overall health and well-being. The term QiGong is composed of two Chinese characters: "Qi," meaning life force or energy, and "Gong," meaning work or practice. Together, QiGong translates to "energy work" or "energy cultivation." One of the many health benefits of QiGong is its ability to improve conditions such as arthritis....
QiGong, pronounced "chee-gong," is an ancient Chinese practice that combines movement, meditation, and breathing techniques to promote overall health and well-b
12/26/2025
Self-care After the Holidays
The holiday season can be a wonderful time filled with family, friends, and celebrations. However, for many people, it can also be a source of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Whether you were surrounded by loved ones or spent the holidays alone, taking care of yourself is crucial to maintaining your well-being. Self-care is the practice of taking care of your own physical, mental, and emotional well-being....
The holiday season can be a wonderful time filled with family, friends, and celebrations. However, for many people, it can also be a source of stress, anxiety,
12/17/2025
PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) for Inflammation and Pain
PEA, or palmitoylethanolamide, is a naturally occurring fatty acid amide that has been gaining attention in the world of health and wellness for its potential benefits in managing various health conditions, including arthritis. Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, inflammation, and stiffness in the joints. While there are many treatment options available for arthritis, including medications, physical therapy, and surgery, some individuals are turning to PEA as a natural alternative to help manage their symptoms....
PEA, or palmitoylethanolamide, is a naturally occurring fatty acid amide that has been gaining attention in the world of health and wellness for its potential b
09/09/2025
Choline is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in supporting metabolic health. It is a water-soluble vitamin-like nutrient that is needed for various bodily functions, including neurotransmitter synthesis, cell membrane signaling, and lipid transport. It is essential to the functioning of liver, muscle, and brain. Choline is particularly important for brain health and is a key component of acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter that is involved in memory and muscle control, learning, and other higher brain functions....
Choline is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in supporting metabolic health. It is a water-soluble vitamin-like nutrient that is needed for variou
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Inspiring wellness peace by piece. Move from pain to peace.
Inspiring wellness peace by piece.
My mission is to help you find wellness peace, moving your from pain to peace by addressing key pieces of your health that may be contributing to your inflammation and pain so that you can feel better, move better, and live better.
I help people be successful in their health journey through functional lab testing and an individualized program to address a person's healing opportunities with diet, rest, exercise, stress management, and supplementation. Functional diagnostic testing is not performed by traditional providers. The goal of this testing is to uncover hidden causes of hormonal imbalances (adrenal, melatonin, s*x hormones), food sensitivities, digestion/detoxification issues and gut dysbiosis/pathogens, which can lead to inflammation and symptoms such as pain, fatigue, sleep issues, brain fog, migraines, anxiety, depression, or autoimmune diseases such as celiac, SIBO, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis to name a few. The ultimate goal is to help you as the client maximize self-healing and avoid or minimize the need for medications.
You: I want to help coach you, moving you from feeling hopeless to hopeful and from out of control to in more control of your inflammation, pain, or other symptoms. In coaching sessions, you are the center and focus and so, it is important to have you be an active participant. You know why you are here. We will work together on diet, rest, exercise, sleep, stress management, and supplementation based on your individual needs and identify manageable goals and track your progress.
Mind: Stress is often a primary cause of inflammation and pain. It is important to have a positive mindset that can be supported by using helpful stress reduction techniques. As a health and wellness coach, I can support you to move towards or maintain a positive mindset. You can learn new techniques to reduce stress and, increase mindfulness. Reducing stress can decrease inflammation in many people.
Body: The state of your body is often the long-term result of diet and lifestyle. Coaching and education can help you to identify individual health goals and outcomes that are important to you. I am open to working with your provider (with your permission) to coach you on your treatment plan to address things that trigger your inflammation and pain.
Spirit: Your spirit is the seat of your emotions and character. As your coach and/or educator, I can help you leverage your personal character strengths to achieve your health goals.
Relationships: Relationships and community with others are essential to support you to achieve happiness. I provide community support and assist you with coaching and resources to change your health behaviors as well as with how to approach your relationships to be successful in your journey.
