my story:
From a young age I can remember being fascinated with the medical world. I set an intention to pursue a career in medicine and eventually chose a path in Nursing. I worked in many areas including surgery, ICU, neurosurgery and family practice. Those experiences influenced me in many ways. I recognized that there is a place for Allopathic care, and I saw that firsthand in my career.
However, the system leaves gaps in whole body healing and preventative care.
This realization sparked a deeper curiosity about what might be missing and inspired me to explore a more holistic approach to health.
For most of my life I believed I was a generally healthy person. I ate a relatively nutritious diet, stayed active and avoided “unhealthy” things. Yet, I also suffered from allergies, PMS, irregular periods, ovarian cysts and had two miscarriages. I thought those were normal symptoms or just a part of life.
In my forties, my health challenges became more pronounced. I experienced sleep disturbances, worsening allergies, nighttime itching, bloating, and increasingly severe digestive issues. Eventually, my gastrointestinal symptoms began to affect every aspect of my life. I suffered from extreme bloating, heartburn, reflux, and food intolerances, leaving me frustrated, exhausted, and searching for answers.
I pursued every avenue available through traditional healthcare, including extensive testing, treatments, and ultimately gallbladder removal surgery. Despite my efforts, I was told that the only remaining option was to permanently avoid the foods that triggered my symptoms. At some point, I decided this was not acceptable. Deep down, I knew there had to be more options out there.
I was unwilling to accept a future defined by limitations and symptom management alone. I knew there had to be another way…
That journey became a turning point. I began my own research and landed in the Holistic Wellness space where I came across others who shared my story.
Through applying what I learned, and with functional lab analysis and guided support, I eventually was able to heal my gut. After years of suffering, I finally felt hope for the first time!
This was the door that led me to pursue a change in my career path. I shifted my skills and passions for healthcare from the traditional system towards a fulltime pursuit of Holistic Health, which has transformed not only my own life, but also the way I support others on their healing journeys today.
“Intuition is a journey that every woman takes and it is unique to us all.“
-Heather Wilkins
My Approach
You may be wondering, what is Holistic Health?
Holistic Health is a comprehensive approach to wellness that considers the whole body and how each system is connected, not just the individual symptoms.
We look at the mind, body and spirit as we create your new path to balance. You’ll receive guidance and expert instruction, as well as encouragement to become your own advocate and healer.
Here at WellWithin,I’m taking a deeper look beyond symptoms, with a metabolic approach to root cause, mineral balance and energy production.
Through this lens, I support you in developing a new understanding of how your body finds homeostasis and flourishing vitality in every phase of life.
This approach to my own health is where I found the healing and restoration I’d been searching for for a long time.