Apr 12, 2021
Anonymous Author
Apr 12, 2021
After dental treatment in 2013, my health gradually started to deteriorate. I was extensively investigated by a number of medical professionals in the UK over a three-year period without getting a proper diagnosis.
In January 2016, I ended up getting diagnosed in Canada biological dentist with cavitation of the jaw also known as 'NICO' which stands for Neuralgia-inducing cavitational osteonecrosis . Not many people including medical professionals seem to be aware of this debilitating illness. It can cause varied symptoms - namely, constant pain, fatigue, muscle pain, weakness, irritability, difficulty concentrating and digestive issues.
A month later, I had surgery in Texas - Marble Falls. Surgery mainly involved the surgeon scraping my jaw bones four separate sites under IV conscious sedation in order to remove anaerobic bacteria and their toxins.
Since then, I have implemented a number of modalities in order to improve my overall health: hot yoga - vinyasa flow, restorative yin yoga, Pilates, massage - Reiki, acupuncture, ozone treatment, chiropractor sessions, physiotherapy sessions, integrative health coaching, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, meditation, nutrition, walking, connecting with nature and reading books on trauma and coping with chronic pain.
Whilst undergoing these various complimentary therapies, I had the opportunity to take a step back, observe my own approach to health and reflect. Thankfully, I was able to take back control of my ongoing health concerns and find the right tools to successfully navigate my way through it all.
My ill-health experience sparked a tremendous amount of interest in me to want to help people make positive and sustainable changes to their lives. I have been fortunate to discover my true passion for people and witness first-hand the benefits of how subtle and incremental changes can really make a difference.
After researching ways on how best to combine my passion for supporting people with their health and existing skill set with work, I came across health coaching and, eventually, Duke's Integrative Health Coach Professional Training Program. I was particularly interested in Duke's client-centred approach and application of mindfulness.
I offer integrative health coaching where I partner with clients and empower them to make lasting behavioural changes that are the foundations of lifelong wellbeing. As part of that partnership:
I help clients gain more insight into themselves, make lasting behaviour changes and then go on to successfully manage their overall health and wellbeing. These are just some of the benefits:
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