Why “GF” health & wellness?
GF is Gluten-Free!
When I found out about my Celiac Disease diagnosis (an autoimmune condition related to gluten found in wheat, barley and rye), I was initiated into a new and different world of health, wellness, functional medicine/nutrition, self-advocacy and discovery!
This was my journey that evolved into training and belief that many people may be affected by gluten. Being gluten-free has become my defining health-making moment!
Even though it is my guiding star and true north, it may not be yours. I am here to help you discover yours! To figure out and detect what may be at the root cause of your health or wellness concerns or challenges; whether it be a food sensitivity/intolerance, stress/sleep/lifestyle imbalance, environmental exposure, or other mystery to be solved!
Will I talk to you about being gluten-free? Sure, yes, guaranteed!!!
Will I push this on you or guilt you into being gluten-free?
NO… this is your choice, based on your own path and self-discovery!
Contact me
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Let’s see if GF Health & Wellness would be a good fit for you, to find and follow your path to your best health and best self!
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hiya@GFhealthandwellness.com (515) 337-2568
About me
Hiya!! My name is Kathy… I live in central Iowa in Story County with my husband Jeff and our two dogs Tuney and Nellie. My hobbies include caring for my dogs, camping, hiking and high-pointing, being a home improvement junkie, as well as “biohacking” to explore and discover more ways to improve the health and wellness of our household!
My personal journey…
Ever since I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease back in 2008, I have had a fascination with food and how it can make me feel great or awful! It has pushed me through the years to seek more information, and strive to find better levels of health and wellness! I have tried a number of different approaches and food elimination diets, but nothing, other than being gluten free has really created a lasting impact on me. I found I was still having some aches and pains at times, still experiencing some brain fog and difficulty concentrating, among other things. I started having lower back pain and tightness and tingling in my feet, which I had not had prior. I needed to figure this out, so started searching for others options. I needed to solve this!!
When I discovered the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol in 2018, it opened up a whole new path for me and I decided I had to give it a try, and was ALL IN! I found amazing benefits, discovering not only what other foods I react to, but also what nutrient-dense foods enhance my health and energy! I continue to learn about different approaches that may be of benefit to me or others I know.
So, what am I doing now…
Currently, I am working as an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist in an outpatient clinic, which I truly enjoy! However, over the past 22 years working in healthcare, I have seen so many patients with multiple medical conditions, often including autoimmune conditions. Most people I talk to have no idea about or are overwhelmed by possible changes for better health. I have been drawn to the idea of working with food and lifestyle change as medicine for many years; so, I decided to become a health and wellness coach to fulfill this personal and professional need!
Professional training
OTD—Clinical Doctorate Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, NE
OTR/L—Licensed as an Occupational Therapist State of Iowa & Registered National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
CHT—Certified Hand Therapist-– American Society of Hand Therapists
CMTPT/DN—Dry Needling Certification—Myopain Seminars
Myofascial Release Trained— John Barnes Approach
Certified Health Coach/CHC – National Society of Health Coaches
Paleo Autoimmune Protocol — AIP Certified Coach
Health and Functional Nutrition Coach-Mindbodygreen
Professional Memberships:
American Occupational Therapy Association member —AOTA
Iowa Occupational Therapy Association member — IOTA
American Society of Hand Therapists member — ASHT
National Society of Health Coaches (NSHC)
