04/07/2026
A little about Ana:
What first got you interested in health and wellness?
20 years ago a friend told me what I was putting on my one-year-old was full of toxic chemicals. That conventional products contain harmful ingredients. I began using “all natural” products. Five years later, I learned that companies use the words “all natural,” “organic” and “safe” on labels as a marketing tactic but when you actually look at the ingredients it is a different story. I began educating myself, reading labels, educating others (especially mothers). In 2012 I was even invited to go to Washington D.C. with Safer Chemicals Healthy Families to speak with our senators. I asked them to pass a new bill where companies would no longer be able to use toxic or harmful ingredients in personal care products. After 10 years of trying to educate others and always hearing things like
“The government would never do that”
“You’re lying
“You just want to sell me products”
“I’m going to die anyway”
I got burned out. I felt defeated and gave up trying to educate others. I wanted to change the world. Instead, I focused on t. Instead, I focused on taking care of my family. I couldn’t change the world but I could change my family’s future.
What’s Something Clients might not guess about you?
I have a masters Degree from SLU in Communication Sciences & Disorders, emphasis in Speach Language Pathology.
Do you have any passions or work outside of Serenity Now?
I sell USDA Certified organic products, make Jewelry (find it in our lobby!) and I work at a preschool part-time
What’s your favorite Past time or activity you enjoy outside of work?
Spending time with my family, making jewelry & crafts
What’s one word your friends or coworkers would use to describe you?
Giving, Happy
Do you have a personal testimony or experience where Serenity Now made an impact on your health or well being?
Less pain, allergies, illness and I sweat now!
If you could recommend one self-care practice to everyone what would it be and why?
The sauna has helped unblock my lymphatic system. Before I started using the sauna I didn’t sweat. Now I sweat all the time. It also helps relieve my lower back and hip pain. When I’m coming down with something I use the saua to help me recover quickly. It also cuts down my symptoms. Its a quick fix to so many of my ailments. I even relax and take naps in there. I’ve had the most powerful prayers and conversations with God in there, too - I love my sauna time.
What’s your favorite quote, affirmation or mantra?
Mine is a Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
This verse has helped me through a lot. It reminds me that my strength comes from Christ and I just need to lean on Him to help me through any situation. I even used it to get through the cold plunge part of a fire and ice session.
