About Ann

I grew up in the Glendale/La Canada area of California and from very early in my life I wanted to be in healthcare; but, at 19 years old I started working for an attorney part-time and I fell in love with the people I worked with and the fulfillment of helping people create a legally solid business and personal future. I went to school at California State University Long Beach for my bachelors in political science and received my paralegal certificate from the University of Southern California. Soon, I was working full time in the legal field helping people to build their businesses and providing them peace of mind with their estate planning. After 32 years though, I felt like I wanted something new and different. I wanted a change, but, what? 

I was never obese, but, I sure wasn't happy in my skin either! My stomach hurt all the time and I had no drive to do anything. I went to several doctors, who recommended various medications from antidepressants to antibiotics and explained my complaints away as part of getting older. That just didn't seem right to me! Does everyone feel crummy all the time? Thankfully, a friend referred me to a naturopath who helped uncover what was happening biologically. He made various recommendations, some of which I implemented and others just didn't seem right for me. Within a short time, I found my outlook on life was good and I was shedding those extra pounds I had been carrying around. 

After my transformation, I was inspired and I knew what I wanted to do. I wanted to help other people who were feeling the way I had been feeling. My wonderful husband nudged me along in 2017 by enrolling me with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). It was probably the best Christmas present I have ever received! In January 2019, I became a certificated Health and Wellness Coach. However, I noticed that there were many people calling themselves "Health Coaches" that were no more than multi-level marketing representatives trying to sell "health" products. I wanted more. After completing my education at IIN, I furthered my  education by taking advanced courses that qualified me to sit for the national certification exam administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches. In March of 2020, I became a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. I now get to spend my day helping others live a happier and healthier life!