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Empower Your Vitality
Unlock your wellness and vitality while navigating life's challenges with Dragonfly Holistic Coaching.
My commitment is to facilitate your personal wellness evolution through strategic, individualized guidance and supportive accountability
A Coaching Partnership for Success
Embark on a transformative journey with our dedicated coaching professionals. Experience tailored guidance, unwavering support, and the tools to achieve your personal and professional aspirations

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Integrated Wellness
Coaching
Functional Diagnostics
Functional Nutrition
Counseling
Integrative Yoga Therapy
 & Ayurveda

Integrated Wellness Coaching
NOURISH YOUR VITALITY

Embrace a holistic approach to well-being with our Wellness and Health Coaching. We're dedicated to helping you cultivate a balanced lifestyle through personalized health strategies, mindfulness practices, and sustainable habit changes. Begin your wellness journey with us and feel the difference in your mind, body, and spirit.

Functional Testing
Stop Guessing & Start Testing

Specialized functional testing can help you uncover opportunities for healing by identifying root causes for your health challenges. 

What do people say about Dragonfly
Don't just take it from me
   
Michael Johnson
The Functional Nutrition Diagnostics were eye opening and revealed many healing opportunities that helped me fine tune my wellness journey
   
Richard Miller
Angi went above and beyond to research my health challenges and helped me find a sustainable solution that worked for me. I haven't felt this good in years. 
   
James Jones
Engaging with this coaching service has been one of the best decisions of my life. It's not just about the goals I've met—it's the self-discovery and personal growth that came with it.


FAQ
What can I expect from a coaching session?
Each session is a collaborative process aimed at empowering you to make decisive, informed choices. You can expect a safe, confidential space to discuss your goals, challenges, and progress.
How long does a typical coaching engagement last?
Coaching engagements can vary depending on your individual goals and needs. Typically, clients see significant progress within 3 to 6 months of regular sessions.
Do I need to prepare anything before my first session?
It's helpful to think about what you wish to achieve with coaching, but no formal preparation is necessary for your introductory session.  Just come with an open mind and a willingness to explore your potential. If you choose to participate in a coaching program, you may be assigned worksheets to complete between sessions. 
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Latest insights from the world of coaching
Stress is more than a mental experience—it's a biological response rooted in how our bodies react to threats. Chronic stress forces the body into "wartime metabolism," where adrenaline and cortisol are released to prepare for immediate dangers, but prolonged stress can lead to severe health issues by suppressing essential bodily functions. Understanding this shift and its long-term consequences, such as hormonal imbalances and chronic inflammation, is crucial for managing stress and maintaining health.

"Wartime metabolism" highlights how the body switches from energy production to defense during periods of acute stress, a state that, if persistent, can lead to conditions like fatigue, autoimmune disorders, and metabolic issues. Chronic stress keeps cortisol levels elevated, resulting in hormonal imbalances, suppressed immune function, and metabolic disruption. Prolonged high cortisol levels are particularly harmful, causing issues such as decreased libido, infertility, and cognitive decline.

Building resilience is essential for transitioning the body back to "peacetime metabolism," where normal metabolic functions resume. Strategies such as regular physical exercise, intermittent fasting, thermal stress exposure, mind-body practices, and proper nutritional support can help manage cortisol levels and support the body's ability to bounce back from stress. These steps can restore balance, enhance overall health, and improve long-term well-being.
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Gut health emerges as a pivotal topic in wellness, underlining the digestive system's integral role in our general health and vitality. The article sheds light on the significance of a balanced gut microbiome, consisting of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, for effective digestion, nutrient absorption, and a strong immune system. It stresses the connection between gut health and mental well-being, illustrating how a healthy gut contributes to lower anxiety levels and improved mood through neurotransmitter production, such as serotonin.

Recognizing signs of gut imbalance is crucial for maintaining optimal health. Symptoms such as digestive irregularities, unexplained weight changes, food intolerances, skin issues, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and mood fluctuations suggest an underlying gut health issue. Addressing these early signs through dietary and lifestyle adjustments can prevent more severe health problems.

Improving gut health encompasses various strategies, including diversifying one's diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, enhancing the gut microbiome. Incorporating probiotics and prebiotics through fermented foods and fiber-rich items, respectively, and staying hydrated are essential steps. Additionally, managing stress, limiting processed foods and sugars, and ensuring adequate sleep are pivotal in supporting a healthy gut, thereby boosting overall well-being and energy levels.
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Neuropathy, characterized by nerve damage that leads to pain, numbness, and weakness, can severely affect one's quality of life. Functional nutrition offers a holistic approach to managing neuropathy through personalized dietary and lifestyle strategies. Key elements of a functional nutrition plan for neuropathy include anti-inflammatory foods, blood sugar regulation, nutrient-rich diets, proper hydration, and gut health support.

An anti-inflammatory diet featuring colorful vegetables and fruits, omega-3 fatty acids, and anti-inflammatory herbs and spices can help mitigate chronic inflammation, a common factor in neuropathy. Maintaining stable blood sugar levels through low glycemic index foods, balanced meals, and a regular eating schedule can also prevent further nerve damage, particularly in diabetic neuropathy. Essential vitamins and minerals such as B Vitamins, Vitamin D, Magnesium, and Alpha-Lipoic Acid are crucial for nerve health and should be included in the diet.

Supporting gut health with probiotics, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes can positively impact neuropathy symptoms. Additionally, lifestyle factors such as regular exercise, stress management, and adequate sleep play critical roles in nerve health. In some cases, dietary supplements may be necessary to address specific deficiencies or provide extra support, but always consult a healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or supplement regimen.
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Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® health coaches do not diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any
disease or condition. Nothing we share with our clients is intended to substitute for the advice,
treatment or diagnosis of a qualified licensed physician. Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN)
Practitioners may not make any medical diagnoses or claim, nor substitute for your personal
physician’s care. It is the role of a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner to partner with
their clients to provide ongoing support and accountability in an opt-in model of self-care and
should be done under the supervision of a licensed physician.