Meet Alison
My health journey started in 2010 when I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at only 29. At this time, I was not supporting my health in a nourishing way. My path in life was not always as healthy as I live today, and my body paid the price. It is important for me to share my personal journey with all of you, see below. I am living proof that taking your health into your own hands is powerful and highly rewarding, I wish the same for you. I feel better now in my 40s than I felt in most of my 20s & 30s! I have my lifestyle choices to thank for this incredible improvement!
Pursuing an education in wellness and using many different modalities along the way to battle this disease, I have discovered many that support great health! I have found that a holistic health approach has supported my body and I hope the same for all of you. A holistic health approach encourages individuals to recognize the whole person when speaking of wellness. I give credit to my daily nutrition choices, balanced stress responses, the support from my husband and our community of family and friends, and my team of health experts, exercise routines including both resistance training and cardio, mindfulness through yoga & meditation, and of course a positive outlook on life. If you are interested in exploring your health journey further with me, please contact me for a complimentary consultation! I look forward to helping YOU and empowering YOU to overcome your health obstacles.
My health journey with my MS diagnosis from 2010 to current:
2010 – diagnosed with MS in April – partially tore left ACL in May – went to physical therapy
2013 – completely torn right ACL followed with 2 surgeries in 2013 – attempted gluten free, i found little benefit doing only that. I also went to pt, monthly massages, acupuncture
2015 – quit cigarettes
2017 – right ankle issues, dr says tendonosis, a chronic state of tendonitis (inflammation) and now i started to have trouble with physical activity. We treated my ankle with PRP platelet rich plasma injections, it only worked temporarily for about a year. I continued with pt and fascia release work
2018 – GI issues began, possible endometriosis
2019 – quit alcohol
2020 January – took control of my health with nutrition and a holistic approach
2020 March – no longer taping my ankle or wearing knee braces while skiing
2020 March/April – cognition has improved, energy levels have improved
2020 April – GI issues stop, was never diagnosed with endometriosis
2020 May – chronic knee and ankle pain continue to no longer hurt
Currently – I have no chronic pain and live a paleo lifestyle, practice yoga and/or meditation daily, exercise most days and manage stress. I do receive monthly massages, take regular epsom salt baths, enjoy red light therapy & infrared saunas. I drink plenty of water and spend a lot of time in nature. Self care is very important, the better care you take of yourself, the better care you can take of those around you. My husband Dave and I live on a farm in Lyons, Colorado. We have 3 dogs, 1 cat, 2 mules, and many chickens and looking to add more animals to our land in the future!
