Strix Integrative Health Coaching LLC

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Eating well shouldn’t feel like a luxury—and it definitely shouldn’t feel out of reach.

With grocery prices rising, I want to acknowledge something very real: for many people, “just eat healthier” can feel frustrating, unrealistic, or even dismissive. Food choices don’t happen in a vacuum—they’re shaped by time, energy, access, culture, and yes… cost.

As an integrative health coach, my approach is never about perfection or expensive trends. It’s about sustainability, flexibility, and meeting you where you are.

Here are a few grounded reminders:

• Healthy eating doesn’t require specialty foods. Frozen vegetables, canned beans, rice, oats, eggs, and seasonal produce are all nutrient-dense and often budget-friendly.
• Simple meals count. A balanced plate doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective.
• Small shifts matter. You don’t have to overhaul everything—start with what feels doable.
• Nourishment is not all-or-nothing. Some days will look different than others, and that’s okay.

Health is built over time, not in a single grocery trip.

And if cost has been a barrier for you, please know—you’re not alone, and support exists. I maintain connections with social workers and local resources, and I’m always willing to help point you in the right direction if you need additional support accessing food.

If this is something you’re navigating, I’m always here to help you build a plan that feels both supportive and sustainable 🤍

05/07/2026

Eating healthy doesn’t have to break your bank. I’m so grateful to see options like this for our community.

FoodShare SC's new hub offers boxes for $5 with SNAP or $20 cash in a county where many residents drive to other towns just to reach a full grocery store.

05/07/2026

Join us during Fresh Food Box distribution on May 6 (Wednesday) and grab some extra fruits and veggies for an amazing price! We call it our Good Food Market! While supplies last:

- Cucumbers 3 for $1
- Bananas $1/bunch
- Yellow Onions 2 for $1
- Pears 3 for $1
Come early! When they're gone ... they're gone!

05/07/2026

So let’s have a fun transparency moment. Healthcare runs in my family, with a retired cardiac care nurse for a mom and a dad who worked in Physical Therapy. I inherited a not so great trait, healthcare workers need healing too, and I was dragging my feet on it. Please come see this amazing lady, she’s kind considerate and thorough! And I can’t thank her enough for the fact my posture is already improving. 💚

There’s something powerful about alignment—not just in the body, but in the direction you choose to move in.

Today, I’m proud to introduce the new look of Ebb and Flow Massage Therapy, LLC.

This brand represents more than a new design. It reflects growth, intention, and a deeper commitment to the work I do—helping you feel better, move better, and stay in motion.

While this is a new chapter, the care remains the same:
thoughtful, therapeutic, and focused on real results.

I’m excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to share more with you soon.

Thank you for continuing to trust me with your care 💚

03/20/2026

Understanding Your Nervous System Could Change Everything About Your Health 👇

Ever feel like you know what to do for your health… but your body just won’t cooperate?

That’s not a lack of discipline.
That’s your nervous system.

🧠 Polyvagal Theory, developed by Stephen Porges, explains how your body constantly scans for safety—and shifts into different states that impact your:

• Sleep quality
• Stress levels
• Digestion
• Hormones
• Emotional regulation

✨ There are 3 key states:

🔹 Ventral Vagal (Safe & Connected)
You feel calm, present, and able to rest.
➡️ This is where healing, recovery, and quality sleep happen.

🔹 Sympathetic (Fight or Flight)
You feel anxious, wired, overwhelmed.
➡️ Great for short bursts of stress… not for living there.

🔹 Dorsal Vagal (Shutdown/Freeze)
You feel exhausted, numb, unmotivated.
➡️ Often mistaken for “laziness” but it’s actually protection.

⚠️ Here’s the truth most people miss:
You can’t “out-discipline” a dysregulated nervous system.

As a PN1 Stress, Sleep, and Recovery Coach, I help clients:
✔️ Identify their current state
✔️ Build awareness of triggers
✔️ Use body-based tools to return to safety
✔️ Create an environment where sleep and recovery actually happen

Because real health isn’t just about habits…
It’s about whether your body feels safe enough to sustain them.

03/14/2026

Food doesn’t have to be complicated to be deeply nourishing.

This salmon bowl checks so many boxes for balanced nutrition:

🐟 Protein & omega-3 fats from salmon support brain health, inflammation balance, and satiety.
🥕 Colorful vegetables provide fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients.
🥒 Crunch + hydration from cucumbers and peppers helps support digestion.
🌱 Seeds & seasoning add minerals and healthy fats.

Meals like this help stabilize blood sugar, support energy, and keep you full longer.

Healthy eating isn’t about perfection — it’s about building meals that work with your body.

If you’re trying to figure out what balanced nutrition looks like for YOU, that’s exactly what we do in integrative health coaching.

🦉 Strix Integrative Health Coaching
Helping you understand your body, your labs, and your nutrition.

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03/09/2026

Feedback I often heard working as a CMA:
A patient leaves their doctor’s office with a new diagnosis…
and a lot of unanswered questions.

Not because the doctor doesn’t care.
Not because the patient didn’t ask.

But because appointments are short, information is complex, and processing a diagnosis can be overwhelming.

Many patients walk out wondering:

• What does this actually mean for my day-to-day life?
• What changes should I start making?
• What questions should I ask at my next appointment?
• How do I put all of this together?

This is where health coaching can make a difference.

As an integrative health coach, a big part of my role is patient advocacy and support.

I help clients:

• Understand their diagnosis in practical terms
• Organize questions for their healthcare providers
• Translate recommendations into daily habits and lifestyle changes
• Create a realistic roadmap forward

Health coaching does not replace medical care—it supports patients in navigating it.

When patients feel informed, prepared, and empowered, they are far more likely to succeed in improving their health.

Healthcare works best when patients feel like they have a guide, not just a diagnosis.

Have you ever left a medical appointment wishing you had asked more questions? That’s exactly where I come in. 💚

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Strix Integrative Health Coaching

03/03/2026

Starting March 6th, FoodShare offices in Columbia will be closed on Friday. If it's a Fresh Food Box distribution week, please make sure to pick up your box by 5:00pm on Thursday!

02/27/2026

Strategic health. Positioned with purpose.

Strix Integrative Health Coaching is now live.

This isn’t surface-level wellness.

This is metabolic health.
Hormone support.
Behavior change science.
Structured accountability.
Precision nutrition.

For the client who wants data and depth.

If you’re ready to stop circling the same patterns and build something sustainable — I’d be honored to guide you.

Booking now open.

One-on-one coaching sessions, guided movement therapy, holistic interventions, and resources to build healthy routines.