For years, I played the part of a driven professional, relentless achiever, and provider. I pushed harder, worked longer hours, and outperformed my male colleagues, yet my paycheck still lagged behind theirs.
Phones rang. Deals closed. Money moved. And my body broke down.
I was utterly disconnected from myself—feeding my stress with processed food and coffee, numbing my fatigue with ambition, and prioritizing my clients’ “buckets of bucks” over my well-being.
Then, life took a sharp turn. I joined my son’s 5th-grade class on a week-long trip to an organic/biodynamic farm.
I was mesmerized by the farmers' respect for the land, animals, and food. One morning, I woke naturally at 4:30 AM—not from stress, but from something more profound. I stepped outside and stood still, absorbing the quiet symphony of the farm.
Farmers were milking cows in rhythmic harmony.
Chickens scratching the earth.
A hush in the air, both foreign and familiar.
And then, a whisper: “Food is Medicine".
I had no idea where this realization would lead, but one thing was sure:
I had to get out.
Walking away from my Wall Street career, I knew I couldn’t change the power imbalances I had fought for years.
But I could change my own life.
I enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition® in 2003, immersing myself in the study of food and healing. My journey took me to India, Bali, Thailand, Costa Rica, Northern California, and the Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC—where I spent decades deepening my knowledge of food as medicine.
What I discovered was profound: The food I had eaten in my past life mirrored the emotional burdens I had swallowed, stuffed down, and couldn’t digest.
My bones, depleted, had taken the brunt of my self-destructive choices.
And then it hit me—osteopenia wasn’t a curse. It was a blessing.
I transformed my body and life by:
Eating mineral-rich foods
Drinking herbal infusions
Practicing weight-bearing exercises
Meditating
Eliminating toxic foods & most importantly, toxic relationships
At 60 years old, after 37 years in the hustle of New York City and a life-changing divorce, I made the difficult decision to leave the city I love and embark on a new chapter in New Hope, PA.
Over the past five years, my role has expanded to that of an Osteoporosis Patient Navigator, as it became clear that my clients were lost and overwhelmed. They needed a trusted guide to see through the myths and hype surrounding bone health. I advocate for my clients by:
Now in my 70s, and even more rewarding, my clients trust me with their bones!
So much more fulfilling than the “Buckets of Bucks” I once managed on Wall Street, Food as Medicine lives at the heart of my practice. The bones of my work have become even more inclusive—offering a comprehensive and personalized approach to bone health that empowers clients to take control of their well-being with the right tools, expert connections, and ongoing support.
