Encompass Pathways

03/14/2026

If you are experiencing physical health issues but you have been told your blood work is "normal", I can almost guarantee it is not optimal. Allow me to analyze from a functional lens and offer insights that your medical provider isn't likely trained to detect.

With a full health and life history, my superpower is connecting the dots your doctor hasn't. This isn't to diagnose or treat, but to unravel the root cause of why your are out of balance.

This work is intuitive and personalized. I never know where the conversation will lead us, but it almost always leads to deeper insights.

This client text below is just a snippet of our ongoing conversation. Her digestion was abnormal for years. Less than two weeks of support and it was closer to normal than it had been in a long while. Somehow her GI doctor was unable to alleviate her symptoms.

Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis involves examining your most recent bloodwork, or present a fresh panel, if need be.

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis providers even deeper insights into your foundational imbalances; we can take them separately or together.

The Encompass Holistic Health Navigation program is a 12-week intensive jumpstart to your whole-person healing journey.

Reiki Healing opens the process and your field to growth, HTMA serves as the foundational data, my ongoing support and communication ensure accountability and guidance. We connect the dots together and forge a path forward.

03/08/2026

Last week I had the privilege of speaking on a panel with 3 esteemed peers in the holistic health space on the topic of chronic pain & the nervous system. A big thank you to Fascia Fusion Wellness for hosting!

A few fascinating but largely ignored stats about chronic back pain:
60% of folks w/ back pathology (verified physiological dysfunction) have NO back pain.

A whopping 90% of people who live w/ chronic back pain (3 months or more of consistent pain) have NO pathology.

When you let that sink in, you understand that our physical experience is not as "concrete" as we imagine it to be. That doesn't mean the pain is "in your head". It means your soul is speaking to you on a deeper level through your physiology.

We are HOLDING our traumas, life conflicts, & unprocessed emotions in our tissues. The nervous system serves as a bridge between the immaterial experiences of life and the body.

The body is the mouthpiece for the soul. It is TELLING you something through your experience of pain & illness, which are effective HEALING responses.

Observe what preceded your symptoms rather than looking solely at external influences, & you will learn your triggers. What thoughts, feelings, conflicts, events occurred leading up to them?

When you notice patterns, you can navigate future stressors before they affect you. If you miss them, they will repeat until you notice, which often manifests as a condition you never asked for.

Having become an expert in pattern recognition & healed my own chronic pain, this is how I help my clients today. When we feel out of sync we don't always know how or what changes to make. This process requires self-honesty, reflection, & accountability that not everyone is ready for.

When we are too close to the patterns we confuse them with who we THINK we are. Sometimes it takes another perspective, a gentle nudge down the right path to heal not only our physical bodies, but our souls.

With the help of physical supports, nervous system regulation, and a daily practice ANYONE can start to heal. If you are ready for that step, I'm here for it. I'll lead the way, while you walk the path towards healing.



Video credit: George Harold Wesley

03/03/2026

With regret, the location for the Earth, UnEarth, ReBirth Holistic Health retreat will no longer be suitable during this time frame.

Significant excavation and erosion control is scheduled for 4 to 6 weeks at Chickahominy Riverfront Park starting in 2 weeks, putting us in a precarious timing situation that I'd rather not gamble with.

We are considering doing an abbreviated and modified indoor retreat in RVA, but considerations and details need to be discussed and deliberated!

My sincerest apologies for those who expressed interest and feel let down.

Stay tuned for updates on whether we reschedule this event!

02/26/2026

12/20/2025

I love our little town ! We're officially on the international map thanks to the drunk raccoon incident. 🤣.

And not missing an opportunity to turn into a community endeavor, we had fun today participating in this sticker scavenger hunt the town sponsored in all the local stores. We took the assignment seriously!

11/14/2025

This is a true story. And one of many that has fueled my belief in the power of self healing.

I started getting abnormal paps in my 20s.

My sweet ob/gyn at the time was unconcerned as I was the "picture of health".
"These typically resolve on their own"

Which is true. Abnormal cells, cancer cells, can grow & recede undetected in the body. I was in a healing/relapse pattern for reasons that I can NOW see clearly, but didn't at the time.

So it didn't get better, it got worse. And it was time to take action.

What I DID know was that I wanted to have children, & the idea of cutting off part of my body that wasn't broken to begin with didn't sit well with me.

Doing so could compromise future pregnancies.

I researched instead: how to heal cervical dysplasia naturally.
I found a passionate forum of women online who shared their stories. They did it, & so would I.

I found a naturopath who ordered the supplements for the protocol outlined & I committed to the process. It would take 2 rounds & a year of intentional healing using:

👉🏽EGCG (the powerful healing compound in green tea known to kill cancer cells)
👉🏽Indole-3-carbinol, high in cruciferous vegetables; converts to DIM in the body & regulates estrogen.
👉🏽 Methylated b vitamins to ensure detox pathways were functioning
👉🏽 High dose vitamin C
👉🏽 Antioxidants
👉🏽(The craziest part...) Escharotic suppositories w/ green tea & orange bitters intended to slough off damaged cells w/o killing the healthy ones

At the 6 month mark I was downgraded from CIN III (basically a grade below cervical cancer) to CIN I. I was encouraged but I wasn't done. I kept going. In another 6 months my pap came back totally clear AND without evidence of HPV. They told me that would always show up, & yet it was gone.

I share this to empower others to believe that self healing IS possible. I'm not throwing shade at anyone who chose a conventional route. The C word is terrifying. Your thoughts will turn towards death very quickly.

It's that very process of fear that can take you deeper into illness.
THAT'S the part I want to help with.
Your body was designed to heal with the right tools & a healing mindset.

11/13/2025

Ladies! Please check out what Core + Flow has to offer! Especially if pelvic floor health is a concern.

11/12/2025

Increased migraine reports may have something to do with the presently increased geomagnetic activity.

Enough evidence suggests that this can have an impact our bodies (which operate via cellular electromagnetism by nature!)

Some reasons for this include:

Electromagnetic Sensitivity:
Some folks are sensitive to EMFs, which include geomagnetic activity. This might manifest as increased physical stress or anxiety. Evidence points to lower Heart Rate Variability (HRV is a marker of CV stress) w/ increased geomagnetic activity.

Stress is a known migraine AND inflammation trigger--geomagnetic fluctuations could exacerbate this.

Stress affects mineral utilization & depletion--magnesium in particular--a mineral critical in calming the nervous system (& known to be deficient in migraine sufferers).

The fix?
I wear grounding stones like smoky quartz & shungite to deflect EMFs! Research supports their efficacy, & it certainly can't hurt.

Also, up magnesium intake, primarily through diet (pumpkin seeds, Swiss chard, spinach) or try a quality supplement or topical spray.

(Not sure if yours is optimal? Comment below!)

Circadian Rhythms:
Geomagnetic activity can dysregulate sleep & hormonal cycles, which further impact adrenal function & mineral balance.

The adrenals play a crucial role in regulating sodium & potassium levels--any disruption could impact these minerals & potentially trigger migraines.

The fix?
Focus on quality sleep hygiene & stress reduction. Want tips? Ask me!

Sodium & potassium balance are trickier. Without HTMA results, we can't guess, but most people are low in potassium, so add foods that are rich in it. (coconut water & avocado)

Neurological Impact:
Geomagnetic activity may influence neurotransmitter levels or brain wave patterns, sparking migraines (esp if you have underlying mineral imbalances or sensitivities).

The fix? This one is tricky. Bracing for impact can help w/ coping, & nervous system regulation is key. Stay tuned for more!

There are different types of migraines & more mysterious reasons why they occur than listed above.

Have you had intense migraines this week?