“Master yourself naturally, so you can take on any adventure”
~ The Barefoot Naturopath
What I’ve Mastered
I help people with thyroid, autoimmune, digestive and hormonal problems get their health and vitality back so they can take on any adventure they choose. I believe the body is designed to heal, nature has the answers we seek and true health means having the energy and capacity to do anything we choose.
I began my journey as a healer, possibly before I was born. My grandparents were healers in their time. As a teen, I suffered from poor immunity and recurring tonsillitis infections. At 16, I realized that taking antibiotics was only a band-aid solution and to get well, I was going to have to do something different from what I was already doing. I began reading widely and made changes to my diet and lifestyle that resulted in me never having those infections again. Yes, tonsils intact! The results fortified my fascination with natural medicine and nutrition. I went on to complete a health science degree to become a Naturopath. That was over 21 years ago! Since then I’ve worked in the health industry with a wide range of talented health professionals and mentors to help people be well and avoid the need for medications.
Hello! I’m Anne-Marie
I BELIEVE NATURE HAS THE ASNWERS
Why I do it
Often it’s a challenge that helps us rise and transform into who we are destined to be to fulfill our purpose in life. Twelve years ago I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that impaired my ability to make thyroid hormones. The result …getting up in the morning was like wading through mud, my weight crept up despite having little appetite, I forced myself to exercise, but felt weak and achy. I experienced hair loss and my mood was at an all-time low. This was a bit of a shock for someone who had always been fit and active and was still young!
I turned my life around and put Hashimoto’s disease into remission by using the right nutrition, lifestyle, natural medicines, and other therapies. I have been medication free for over 10 years. Every day I see women like me frustrated and struggling with their health, when they should be able to enjoy life. I hear women being told that it’s all in their head, or they’re tired just because life is busy. They tell me they are eating less, and exercising more, and getting worse! Their doctors tell them, there’s nothing wrong, they just need a holiday.
If it wasn’t for the knowledge and support from my health team and family during my health journey, I may well have given up! I would not have been able to get my health back on track, run two half marathons and a full marathon and enjoy activities like camping, hiking, and swimming in the ocean. I have the confidence in my body to say yes to any adventure. This brings me joy and I want that sense of freedom and joy for you too!
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