Awaken: How I Got Here

Hi, I’m Ellie! I’m a Clinical Pharmacist, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Christian, wife, mom of four, and exercise enthusiast.

As a pharmacist, I’ve seen so many people diagnosed with conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and endocrine disorders, prescribed medication to manage symptoms—but the root cause is rarely addressed.

I have been there too. I’ve felt tired, run-down, stressed out, depressed, out of balance, and downright sick and tired of being sick and tired.

One day, I woke up and realized that God didn’t design us to live this way. I started diving into nutrition, stress management, exercise, and spiritual health. As I took better care of my body, it began responding—I became more energetic, happier, confident, and filled with a renewed enthusiasm for life. I realized that God created us with purpose and passion, and He put it on my heart to share mine with the world.

I know the struggle. We live in a fast-paced world, constantly juggling everything—running kids to practices, working, cooking, cleaning, and trying to keep it all together. With highly processed, sugary, and convenience foods at every corner, it’s easy to get derailed. How are we supposed to find time to cook nutritious meals, exercise, and make time for self-care? Even if we had the time to cook, it’s hard to know what meals actually nourish our bodies. We can’t do it all, but we can certainly do better. It’s about progress, not perfection. So why not start your journey now?

In this blog, I’ll explore how nutrition, lifestyle, sleep, stress, and spirituality all play a role in your health. I’m calling you to WAKE UP and live a healthier lifestyle so you can have the energy and mindset to become the person you were called to be.