“I have had a blessed life. I’ve never really suffered, mentally or physically. Nor has my immediate family. But growing up in the corn fields of Minnesota, I had no choices. My world was the microcosm of the environment I was exposed to, and I came out of that little town knowing that the thread
Before joining the Resilience Wellness Programs team as their health coach, Shasonta Delmage had been working towards establishing a career within wellness after leaving a stressful job in the corporate world. Her decision to switch gears came after spending years in and out of dermatologist’s offices battling eczema; and finally receiving a diagnosis that led
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist.” – Oscar Wilde Prior to 2015 Dr. Julianne Arena had it all. She was a partner at a lucrative doctor’s office and was earning a substantial income; she was married and raising two children, and she was living out her dream of
Having spent the last decade on the Functional Nutrition Resources team, Heather Alexander, Lead Practitioner, has developed a deep love for her practice, and their entire community. Her investment in the business goes far beyond hours worked, and stems from her passion in health and more importantly, her devotion towards supporting others through their wellness
Much like a gradually evolving courtship, Jenna Blasi, NMD at Sedona Naturopathic, had a steady relationship with health and wellness that progressed over time and eventually led to her adoration and successful career in the industry. This courtship began in college when she was cast in a play and was instructed to abide by a
“I was just trying to survive, the way my patients were just trying to survive.” Meg Ochipinti, Registered Dietician Nutritionist and team member at Ripple Health and Wellness, felt like each day was a battle while working through her required rotations to obtain her license. Although she chose her profession to provide health counseling and
Dr. Kori was confined to a traditional “oppression” model that entailed 50-hour work weeks and endless paperwork that haunted her weekends. She didn’t sign up for this. Although she was diligent in the rigid process that is common to doctors, she found herself pondering on whether this is what she really wants. She followed the
Doctors Leslie Meyers and Emily Colwell embrace a freedom practice that places family first. Naturopathic doctors Leslie Meyers and Emily Colwell have been in their practice for over 15 years now. They navigated their work and life together with hopes to achieve the best for their family. They’ve tried the traditional insurance practice model, working
At 22 years old, Sean Tracy, DC at New Life Healthcare, was on a path towards becoming a pediatrician and needed to complete one last step to fulfill his requirement for graduating: a semester internship. In an attempt to pick up a few new skills, Sean decided to complete his requirement in a chiropractic office
As a Cuban-Cambodian immigrant whose father fought to ensure his family had a better life, Karla Paez, COO at Truecare Wellness, became familiar with compassion, sacrifice, and struggle at an early age. She spent her youth watching her father practice holistic medicine and acupuncture for animals and after relocating to Miami at the age of