HEY, I'M DR. KATE

functional medicine consultant, voice of the Stress Better Podcast, & smiling face on the other side of your computer screen.

I help folks discover healthy, evidence-based, sustainable well-being every day.

With over a decade of experience in Integrative & Functional Medicine, I know how much damage chronic disease can do to us mentally, emotionally, and physically, and I always seek the root cause of a health problem when looking for solutions. It turns out that stress is a big player in chronic disease, either causing, complicating, or worsening other health issues.

I learned this lesson the hard way

When I was studying to become a doctor, I became very, very ill. I experienced unrelenting nausea, fatigue, uncontrollable shaking, brain fog, and could barely force myself to eat. I saw many doctors, both holistic and conventional, asked for help from any healthcare professional I could think of, got rounds and rounds of testing, and felt like I was banging my head against a wall. Long story short, my body was trying to tell me that I was overloaded with stress. Yep, plain old STRESS. The kind I'd been handling just fine for my entire life. The kind that reveals itself physically, not emotionally. My body, my stress-response system, just couldn't take it anymore. So it put me on my butt.

I know how it feels to go from "in control" to "HELP!" seemingly overnight.

It's terrifying.

I know what it's like to have no idea what to do next, and to feel completely alone in that place.

I know what it's like to try and sort through a million treatment strategies, approaches, and opinions while still keeping up with the rest of my (crazy busy) life.

I know how hard it can be to find strategies that honor and work with your body, addressing the root cause, BUT still have lots of scientific evidence behind them.

It's so hard. And isolating. And time-consuming. And overwhelming.

But guess what...

You don't have to go it alone.

A little more about Dr. Kate:

Dr. Kate has been practicing Integrative and Functional Medicine for over a decade. After completing her undergraduate degree in human biology and psychology, she enrolled at National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois, where she earned a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine with emphasis on Functional Medicine, natural primary care, nutrition, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Dr. Kate graduated Valedictorian of her class in December of 2011, and joined a prominent Functional Medicine practice in her hometown of Grand Rapids, MI, where she worked for 8 years. She has additional training and certifications through the Institute of Functional Medicine and similar associations in areas such as: preventing & reversing cognitive decline, female reproductive health, endocrine health, chronic disease and immune health, weight management, and exercise science. A lifelong learner, Dr. Kate continues to seek further education every year.

"You can't pour from an empty cup."

I'm all about

Keeping it simple, food as medicine, staying curious, robust research, intentional communication, and finding what works for you.

I'm not about

Feeling stuck, limited options, hustle culture, it's all in your head, starvation diets, rolling the dice, and playing the shame & blame game.

WE MAY BE

The perfect

fit

if...

You jive with the idea that the human body is a system, and that if one aspect of that system isn't functioning optimally, the whole person suffers.
You're open to making lifestyle changes, working on your food choices, and utilizing complementary & alternative strategies, BUT you want them to be science-based.
You're ready to prioritize yourself (even just a bit) and invest some time, effort, and a little $$$ in pursuit of a healthier, happier life for yourself.
You're seeking a coach/partner/guide on your health and well-being journey, NOT someone who is going to "fix it" for you with a magic pill.

WANT TO KNOW HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER?

Here's how I can help

Whether you're looking for a quick reset, a nutrition cheat sheet, in-depth Functional Medicine testing, or anything in-between, we've got you covered. Bonus: you can get it all from the convenience of your laptop or smartphone! Our online offerings are perfect for busy folks like you..

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