Meet SaraH

Nutritionally Nourished, Functionally Fit

Hi! I’m Sarah, a functional medicine and integrative nutrition health coach, outdoor enthusiast, and women’s health advocate. After discovering the transformative power of a functional medicine approach and nutrition-based care in my own health journey, I was empowered to help others unlock their potential for feeling nutritionally nourished and functionally fit. 

I didn’t get my period until I was 17, and even had an ultrasound to determine if I even had a uterus or not. While all of my friends complained about their periods, I couldn’t wait to get mine. I felt like I was missing out on a part of being a woman. At the same time, I had been suffering through pretty bad acne and was waiting to start my period so that I could go on birth control to help the acne, and avoid going on Accutane. So when it did arrive, I went straight on the pill. 

I was on the pill throughout college. Every single month was an emotional roller coaster, not to mention I experienced a laundry list of symptoms that come with being on the pill. I didn't feel like myself at all. I decided I’d finally had enough and got off the pill. A year passed and my period never came back...



HOW IT ALL BEGAN

After seeking medical advice, I was diagnosed with PCOS. And my doctor’s answer to this? Yup, you guessed it - go back on the pill. I was so frustrated, let down and defeated by this answer, not to mention the fact that the doctor completely dismissed my negative experience and extreme list of symptoms while being on the pill. Going back on the pill was a complete bandaid solution that didn’t at all address my PCOS, it just masked it. I decided enough was enough, it was time to take my health into my own hands. 

Like many people, I found comfort in knowing I wasn't the only one going through this and started following lots of people online with PCOS claiming that a vegan diet helped them with their symptoms - and since it was helping others, I assumed it would help me. So for a year I was vegan. But I was unprepared and uneducated on what goes in to eating a healthy vegan diet. After months of having no energy, and not seeing any improvement in my menstrual health, I knew it was time to get help.


EVERYTHING CHANGED WHEN I STARTED SEEING A FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DOCTOR. 

All of my health history was taken into account. My doctor and I worked together to determine what the root cause of my hormonal issues were. I learned that all body systems function in relation to the others, not independently of one another. So when one body system is off, it can throw others out of balance. After lots of blood work and various tests, inflammation was running rampant and there were lots of gaps in my nutrition as a result of being vegan and not getting enough protein, B12, omega 3’s and other micronutrients.

We made sustainable changes in my nutrition, focused on healing my gut health, slowly transitioned to using nontoxic products and eliminating exposure to other sources of toxins, I prioritized my sleep and self-care, and shifted my exercise away from purely HIIT and cardio and into a more balanced routine. I sought the help of acupuncturists and therapists.




IT TOOK TIME, BUT I BEGAN TO SEE RESULTS. 

First my energy came back, then my acne cleared and finally I got my period back - all on my own - without the use of hormonal birth control. It was the most gratifying feeling to have healed my body naturally and to be able to see that my body is capable of functioning exactly how it’s meant to. 

My health isn’t flawless, but I’ve never felt more connected to my body and empowered to take charge of my health. 

Experiencing the healing and validation firsthand of functional medicine and nutrition, I decided to forego my pursuits of traditional medical school and pursue a master’s in human nutrition and functional medicine, and a health coach certification in integrative nutrition. 


It is my greatest passion to be able to walk alongside women going through similar experiences, validate and listen to their stories, and to support them in their journey towards connecting to their bodies and regaining their ultimate vital sign - their period.

THROUGH MY OWN PAIN, I FOUND PURPOSE.

 Now, I want to help you find yours. The only prescription I offer is a Daily Dose of Sarahtonin: non-invasive resources you can use to help your body feel its best. 

Credentials

Master's of Science, HUMAN NUTRITION AND FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
University of Western States

Bachelor of Science, APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE
Bachelor of Art, ATHLETIC TRAINING
Point Loma Nazarene University 

Health Coach Training Program, The Institute of Integrative Nutrition

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