Rise Above Wellness

03/31/2026

It's likely some of the symptoms you've been experiencing are the result of a hormone imbalance (even though all your labs are normal!) Here are 3 tips for balancing your hormones naturally:

1. Relax! I know this is easier said then done (especially this time of year!) But the truth is many of us live in a constant state of fight or flight. Your body needs you to get into your parasympathetic nervous system daily. Find some healthy ways to take care of yourself and reduce stress. You might be surprised to learn that this might not include mindlessly scrolling on social media or binge watching your favorite shows. Think more along the lines of a walk in nature, 1 minute of deep breathing, etc.

2. Eat More! Many women have been chronically dieting and undereating for years or even decades. Believe it or not, in your attempt to lose weight , you are sending your body signals that you're in danger. So it begins to shut down all non-essential functions like s*x hormones, hair and nails, weight loss, etc. It's time to start eating MORE nutrient dense foods with a focus on proteins and healthy fats.

3. Move your body! Our body expects us to move daily. This helps with detox pathways, digestion, etc. You don't have to worry about spending an hour in the gym if your time is limited, I know you're busy! Break up your exercise into 10-15 minutes and build on from there. While you're at it, ditch the intense cardio sessions and stop worrying about the calories burned. Start focusing on resistance training and building muscle. This helps burn fat, improve insulin resistance, and improve body composition.

All of this is easier said than done and it's hard to know if you're on the right track. That's why working with a team who knows your individual needs is so critical. When you work with us, you have access to a Nurse Practitioner who will review your individual labs and health markers and make specific recommendations as well as a National Board Certified Health Coach who will help you apply the habits and behaviors that will make the biggest difference in your lifestyle.

Which one of these tips do you think would make the biggest difference for you?

03/27/2026

I know you’ve tried everything. You’ve done the weight watchers, the optavia, the calorie counting, the low fat, the low carb, the detox teas, the list goes on.

These methods tend to work for a short period of time until they don’t and then it all comes crashing down.

You’re stuck in an all or nothing mindset and you’re taking one step forward and three steps back every time.

What if I told you that working with us could get you off this roller coaster?

What if I told you that 60 days from now you would understand your body better than you ever have before?

What if I told you we could customize a blueprint specific to you and your needs so you never have to question “will this work for me” again?

Would you believe me? Would you be willing to invest your time, effort and energy into YOURSELF for once?

If you’re ready to start your journey today, give us a call!

01/28/2026

We know that our health journey is about SO MUCH MORE than weight loss. At the end of the day, weight gain or weight loss resistance is a SYMPTOM of something deeper going on and a lot of times the answer isn’t always “eat less/move more” it’s so much more nuanced than that.

I met with a client yesterday who was feeling frustrated that she wasn’t losing weight. Sound familiar?

So of course we talked about some nutrition strategies that could support her weight loss goal. But as the conversation continued, she realized that there were some other things going on with her body that she needed to pay attention to. And guess what the answer was?

Better sleep and stress management habits.

She was then able to identify that her habit of watching TV at night was contributing to going to bed late and having interrupted and not restorative sleep. She then remembered that she used to meditate before bed and she really enjoyed that habit.

The key here is that SHE identified the challenge, SHE identified the pattern, and SHE came up with a solution that she knows will work for her.

As your coach, it’s not necessarily my job to have all the answers. It IS my job to make sure you are supported and to serve as a guide as you find your own solutions.

THIS is where the magic happens. THIS is growth. And THIS is what leads to sustainable change over time that leads to long lasting improved health outcomes versus quick fix solutions that lead to burnout and starting over every Monday.

Sometimes the thing that gets our immediate attention (in this case the scale) is not always the first thing that needs to be addressed directly or the thing that’s going to make the biggest difference in our overall health.

So yes, while this person did leave the call with some nutrition advice that will support her weight loss goal, she more importantly left with an action step and a tool that helped her get an immediate result that she can repeat over time and enjoy lasting effects from.

If you’re ready to stop taking random advice from random doctors on the internet and ready to take real action to improve your health, give us a call today!

12/07/2025

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, take some time to set some intentions for the remainder of the year.

Don't let the last few weeks of the year be a blur of rushing, shopping, eating, drinking and stress.

Slow down.

Let go of the perfection of all or nothing thinking.

You might have to adjust your expectations during this busy time and that's OK. We always say to think in terms of "good, better, best".

We don't always have the capacity to have the "best" habits. But that doesn't mean we should allow ourselves to slide all the way back and completely neglect our needs just because we're busy.

There's room in the middle.

Finding this middle ground is where the magic happens because this is where we find consistency. Consistency over time is what leads to actual change. Instead of gaining and losing the same 5-10lbs year after year, we can finally break that plateau. But even better, we start to actually feel better, have more energy, more resilience, better mood, etc.

After speaking to 1000s of women, we know that's what you actually want. You want to FEEL better. You want to show up as the best version of yourself for the people you love during the holidays and all year long.

Let me break it to you.

You can't keep showing up for others the way you want to if you keep putting yourself on the back burner thinking "I'll do it later" or "I'll get to it soon".

The time is now.

12/05/2025

"For the first time in my adult life, I didn't feel overly stuffed from Thanksgiving" -Dolores 80 years old.

This is a quote from one of our Practice Members during a coaching session this week. We were sharing about our holidays and celebrating our commitment to our health. At 80 years old, Dolores shared that she enjoyed Thanksgiving with her family and left the table feeling great. She enjoyed her holiday traditions and for the first time in her adult life, she didn't see it as an opportunity to over indulge.

Can you imagine that?

While some of us are still feeling guilty about our food choices over a week later, our Practice Members are thriving! Even the people who did feel like they over indulged found it easy to get back on track with the basics this week.

Do you know what the difference is between you and them? They have spent the time to really commit to a process that educates them and helps them get in tune with their body. Once you are able to release the stories that are holding you back and tap in to what your body needs, you stop fighting the losing battle of being on endless diets that don't work. You finally start to feel good and you take back control.

Our Practice Members have more energy, less pain, better digestion, less reliance on medicine, and overall better health outcomes because they are committed.

Could you be next?

11/28/2025

05/01/2025

"I don't even like myself"

I had a conversation with a woman earlier this week who is experiencing all kinds of symptoms. Unexplained weight gain, anxiety, fatigue, poor sleep, aches and pains, you name it.

She feels like everything is changing and her doctors just aren't listening to her. She feels unheard, dismissed, and confused.

She told me "I just want to feel better, I don't even like myself"

She feels this way because she's tired, she's irritable and she finds herself taking it out on her family.

This is no way to live!

Unfortunately, this story is not unique. We hear similar stories over and over and over again.

That's why we're here!

You deserve better! You deserve a provider who will listen to you. You deserve to feel better. You deserve to be able to go to work and still have energy left over at the end of the day for your family and for yourself.

If this sounds like you and you're ready to try something different, our team is here for you. Send us a message to get started today.

04/17/2025

From taking anti-inflammatories most days to help keep aches and pains at bay to not being able to remember when she took her last anti-inflammatory medicine after just 4 weeks of working with us!

Sandy came to us a little over 4 weeks ago. She's retired and generally active and healthy but she knew she could feel better and LIVE better. She knew something was missing that was holding her back from living her best life and she trusted us and our 5 pillar blue print and took action.

This story is not unique. We see stories like this every single day.

Your body is designed to heal.

You don't have to rely on medicines just to get by.

You CAN feel better.

You deserve to live a full, complete and happy life.

Send us a message to get started today!

01/16/2025

Your body is designed to heal!

No matter where you are on your health journey, I promise you, your body is designed to heal.

As we age and things start to shift and change and nothing works like it used to, it's easy to accept this as a normal part of aging. We accept this because it's what we've been taught. We've watched generations before us age with aches and pains and chronic conditions so we assume it's our turn now.

We go to the doctor complaining of joint pain, brain fog, anxiety, weight gain, etc. and we're told "your labs are normal, you're just older now, have you tried eating less and moving more?"

Most doctors are quick to throw you a pill for every complaint. But these pills aren't actually healing the symptom but instead providing a mask.

If you're lucky, your doctor will mention lifestyle interventions that can help with your symptoms but there will be no support to actually implement these new behaviors.

Believe it or not, your body is designed to heal! Instead of being so quick to take a medicine for every little thing or trying to FIX each individual symptom, we actually teach you how to SUPPORT your body and your healing so you're not so reliant on perscription medicines that might not actually work and probably have a laundry list of side effects.

Your body is designed to heal. You just need a blue print to follow and support to hold you accountable.

01/09/2025

Expectation vs. Reality

When we are putting in the time, working hard, and doing all the right things, we expect to see success as a result.

The REALITY is as we are working hard we will see challenges and we will face failures and we might not see results right away.

This can be so frustrating!

When we're in the midst of a challenge or struggle, it's hard to see the forrest through the trees. It's hard to see that with each challenge or set back, we're actually getting stronger and more resilient. It's hard to see that we're able to face adversity and overcome obstacles so much easier than we used to. Instead, it's easy to get stuck in the mud and focus on the problem.

But what we know is when you continue to focus more on the PROCESS and LESS on the OUTCOMES, you stay more consistent over time and you WILL eventually see that success you've been working towards.

You can apply this to anything you're working towards. Whether its a weight loss goal, a fitness goal, a business goal, etc. I can almost promise you success will not be linear. If you talk to anyone who has the thing you desire, the common theme will be that they didn't quit when it got hard.

Keep going!

11/02/2024

The holidays can be a tricky time to navigate your health. There are so many gatherings with friends and family and so many opportunities for sweets and other luxuries that don't support our health when we have them too often. Here are a few tips to help navigate the upcoming holiday season:

1. Choose your battles. You don't have to go into every event with a white knuckle approach. This is a sure way to wear down your willpower quickly. Instead, be strategic. Do you LOVE your aunt Sally's apple pie and look forward to it every year? Then plan to have a peice. But if it's just OK and not one of your favorites you can simply pass. Your health is more important than aunt Sally's feelings. She'll get over it.

2. Bring a dish to share. If you're worried there won't be anything for you to eat, bring something! This way you know there will be at least one thing that supports you rather than eating a bunch of food that you don't necissarily enjoy AND upsets your system.

3. Keep it to the holiDAY. This one tends to be the trickiest for people. Once the holiday season is upon us we feel the need to eat, drink and be merry most days. And while this might FEEL good in the moment, you're likely going to pay for it in the long run. You don't have to give up on your health and defer your goals to the new year. You CAN enjoy the holidays and support your health at the same time.

10/26/2024

The way we think about ourselves and talk about ourselves has a big impact on our success. The words you speak about yourself become your identity.

Let that sink in.

Most of us women aren't very nice to ourselves are we? We tend to be our own biggest critics.

But here's the thing. We believe that a full, happy and healthy life is available to everyone. It doesn't matter what your labs look like today, or what your habits are, or what you weight...All of that can be changed.

The belief that those things cannot be changed is actually what is holding you back from the life you deserve. You think you're not a person who can prioritize whole foods. You think you're not a person who can say no to the endless amounts of Halloweed candy that will be making an appearance next week. You think you're not a person who has enough time or energy to exercise. You think you're not a person who can take 5 minutes in the morning for a breathwork or meditation session instead of scrolling your phone. As long as you continue to believe these things, you'll continue to feel stuck.

Are you ready for an identity shift?