Nourish

Nourish Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, helping people achieve positive results through nutrition, lifestyle, and gratitude.

Focus on a nutrient-dense diet and an active lifestyle. Taking a bio-individual approach to living your best life.

A little Valentines breakfast with friends, perfect way to start the day 💕💕💕. Everything was so good!!!
02/15/2026

A little Valentines breakfast with friends, perfect way to start the day 💕💕💕.
Everything was so good!!!

🤯 Wait… this is in my food?!

Ever find yourself squinting at food labels or ingredient lists, wondering what’s actually...
02/12/2026

🤯 Wait… this is in my food?!

Ever find yourself squinting at food labels or ingredient lists, wondering what’s actually safe to eat or use? 😵‍💫

You’re not alone!

So many of the additives, oils, and sweeteners we see every day are designed for shelf-life—not your health.

These hidden ingredients can wreak havoc on your hormones, gut health, and overall wellness.
But the good
 news? Small changes can make a BIG impact. 🛒

Start by checking ingredient lists and swapping out processed products for whole, clean options whenever you can. The more informed we are, the better choices we can make for ourselves and our families. 💛
.
.
CleanEatingTips WholeFoodLiving testdontguess

✨ Core Strengths* Pattern-Seer – Connects the dots in HTMA results to reveal the bigger story* Mineral Alchemist – Resto...
02/04/2026

✨ Core Strengths

* Pattern-Seer – Connects the dots in HTMA results to reveal the bigger story
* Mineral Alchemist – Restores balance with food, minerals, and gentle protocols
* Nervous-System Whisperer – Knows the body cannot heal when it doesn’t feel safe
* Translator of Science – Turns complex data into calm, actionable clarity for families
* Steady Guide – Never rushes the process; trusts the body’s timeline

⚠️ Weaknesses (because all great characters have them)

* Deeply allergic to diet culture spells, detox extremes, and biohacking theatrics
* Occasionally frustrated by healers who ignore foundations and chase shiny tools
* Carries the weight of caring deeply—especially for children and overwhelmed parents
* Must regularly remind herself that rest is also productive

🔥 Motivations

* To help people feel seen when they’ve been told “everything looks fine”
* To rebuild health from the ground up—not patch it from the top down
* To protect children from inheriting the metabolic chaos of modern life
* To teach families that healing works best when everyone is on board
* To restore trust between people and their bodies

Post-meal bloat, fog, or discomfort isn’t always about what you ate.More often, it’s about how your body handled the mea...
02/04/2026

Post-meal bloat, fog, or discomfort isn’t always about what you ate.
More often, it’s about how your body handled the meal.

Digestion works from top to bottom — brain ➝ mouth ➝ stomach ➝ intestines.
When support is missing early on, the whole system has to compensate.

The good news?

Small, simple shifts can make digestion smoother at every stage.

And simple is where real change happens. ✨

If you’re dealing with digestive issues and want help figuring out where things are getting stuck, reach out or send me a message — I’m happy to help.❤️

01/31/2026

Me: “I’m scaling back this summer. Just a few things to keep it simple.”

Also me (and my husband, who absolutely enabled this):

🪴 Nighttime bulb mission unlocked.
Apparently we define minimal by how many bulbs can fit in the back of the car.

This is now officially a multi-part series. 😅


01/30/2026

I told myself I was setting boundaries this summer.

No overcommitting. No planting sprees.

Just ~minimal~ gardening.

…and then I blacked out in the bulb section.

Setting boundaries: 10/10 intention
Execution: needs work 😅
,


This is what I mean when I say “gut-supportive doesn’t have to mean boring.”
One pan. Minimal prep. Loaded with flavor.
...
01/29/2026

This is what I mean when I say “gut-supportive doesn’t have to mean boring.”

One pan. Minimal prep. Loaded with flavor.

And—bonus—it’s feeding your gut while you’re feeding your family.

✨ Artichokes + onions = rich in prebiotic fiber, which feeds your good gut bugs

🍋 Lemon adds a fresh zing and supports digestion

🍗 Chicken thighs = protein, zinc,phosphorus, and B vitamins for tissue repair and immune support

🧂Paired with a mineral-rich side like baked sweet potato or side salad topped with pumpkin seeds this meal is doing way more than just filling your belly.

💥Gut healing can absolutely taste this good.

✨A calm nervous system isn’t a luxury — it’s a requirement for healing.
When the body doesn’t feel safe, it stays in sur...
01/23/2026

✨A calm nervous system isn’t a luxury — it’s a requirement for healing.

When the body doesn’t feel safe, it stays in survival mode.
And a body in survival mode can’t digest properly, balance hormones, regulate blood sugar, or resolve inflammation.

This is why nervous system support is always part of the work I do.

From a mineral perspective, nervous system dysregulation often shows up as:

👉Low magnesium → tension, anxiety, poor sleep
👉 Low sodium & potassium → fatigue, dizziness, overstimulation
👉 Calcium dominance → rigidity, muscle tightness, feeling “stuck”
👉 Dysregulated copper → anxiety, irritability, racing thoughts, emotional reactivity
👉 Blood sugar instability → mood swings, irritability, crashes

✨These imbalances don’t happen overnight — they’re usually the result of chronic stress, under-eating, over-giving, and pushing past your limits for too long.

Regulating the nervous system isn’t about doing more.

It’s about creating enough safety for the body to finally exhale.
That support looks like:

🔑 Mineral repletion through food (and sometimes supplements)
🔑 Eating consistently to stabilize blood sugar
🔑 Gentle movement instead of constant high intensity
🔑 Rest without guilt
🔑 Boundaries that protect your energy
🔑 Slowing down long enough to listen to what your body is asking for

✨When the nervous system feels safe, the body can heal.
Inflammation quiets. Digestion improves. Energy returns.

This is foundational work — and it matters more than most people realize.
🤍
.
.

🎉 Birthday Giveaway! 🎉�To celebrate another year around the sun, I’m giving away a $200 value box of some of my favorite...
01/21/2026

🎉 Birthday Giveaway! 🎉�
To celebrate another year around the sun, I’m giving away a $200 value box of some of my favorite things — items I personally use and love, with a mix of feel-good, nourishing, and practical favorites.�
Think: good food, smart planning, protein support, a few household swaps I swear by… and some fun surprises too 👀✨�
If you’ve learned something here, saved a post, or found yourself thinking about your health a little differently, this giveaway is for you 💛�
HOW TO ENTER:ďż˝
✨ REQUIRED�1️⃣ Follow my IG account�2️⃣ Like this post�3️⃣ Comment below: What area do you want to support most right now?�(energy, digestion, blood sugar, sleep, stress, kids, HTMA, etc.)�
✨ BONUS ENTRIES (optional, but fun 😉)�Each one = an extra entry
➕ Share this post to your stories and tag me
➕ Scroll my feed & share ONE post that helped you or taught you something�• Add a short sentence about why it mattered to you�• Tag me so I see it
➕ Save that post
➕ Tag ONE friend who would love this kind of support�
🗓️ Giveaway closes in 7 days
�🎉 Winner announced here + in stories
Thank you for being here and trusting my work. This space exists to help you understand why your body feels the way it does — and I’m so grateful you’re part of it.

Breakfast Birthday Brunch…First time dining at the and their dishes truly exceeded my expectations.Their entirely glute...
01/17/2026

Breakfast Birthday Brunch…

First time dining at the and their dishes truly exceeded my expectations.

Their entirely gluten-free menu made it tough to choose, but I finally opted for the cream cheese and lox waffle.

It's earned a spot on my list of “crave-able” meals.

So good 💯💯💯

🔷Your symptoms aren’t random.

And they’re definitely not personal failures.💙
👉Fatigue, bloating, mood swings, joint pai...
01/15/2026

🔷Your symptoms aren’t random.

And they’re definitely not personal failures.💙

👉Fatigue, bloating, mood swings, joint pain, hair loss — these are signals, not flaws.

👉They’re your body communicating that something is out of balance.

👉From a mineral perspective, this feedback often looks like:

✨Depleted magnesium from chronic stress
✨Low sodium and potassium driving fatigue and dizziness
✨Calcium dominance contributing to tension, stiffness, and anxiety
✨Blood sugar instability creating mood swings and crashes
✨A nervous system that’s been in “go mode” for too long

📍The problem isn’t that your body is broken.
📍The problem is we’re taught to ignore the clues… or push through them.

🔑When we slow down and listen — really listen — those symptoms become information.

🔑And that information helps us support the body instead of fighting it.

🔑This is why I focus on minerals and foundations first.

🎉Because healing doesn’t start with forcing change — it starts with understanding the message.
Your body is always communicating.🎉

🙋‍♀️The question is: are you paying attention? 💭
.
.
.

Address

Olympia, WA
98501-98599

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Nourish posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Nourish:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category