From Nurse to Advocate: My Journey into Preventative Wellness

advocate certified holistic pet health coach and canine nutritionist nurse wellness Sep 02, 2025

For years, my life revolved around caring for patients within the walls of the hospital. As a nurse, I witnessed the resilience of the human spirit, but I also saw far too many people entering our healthcare system only after their health had already broken down.

It was a cycle that both inspired and frustrated me: treat, stabilize, discharge, repeat. Rarely did we get the opportunity to focus on what could have prevented those hospital visits in the first place.

That question “What if we could stop illness before it starts?” became the seed of my journey into preventative wellness.

The Turning Point

The moment it clicked for me wasn’t dramatic, it was actually quiet. I was looking at my own health, my own energy levels, and realizing that I was giving everything to others while neglecting myself. I was teaching patients about lifestyle change but was running on coffee, stress, and very little balance.

That’s when I started to explore outside of traditional healthcare models. I began learning more about nutrition, hydration, cellular health, and how the body has an incredible ability to restore itself when given the right environment.

From Treating Illness to Promoting Health

The shift for me was moving from being a reactive practitioner to a proactive advocate.

I discovered that wellness isn’t complicated, it’s foundational. Things as simple as:

Proper hydration (and understanding how water quality impacts the body at a cellular level)

Nutrient-rich foods

Stress management and movement

A mindset of prevention rather than correction

These became my pillars.

And what surprised me most was how much people wanted this knowledge. They weren’t looking for another pill. They wanted simple, effective ways to take control of their health before it spiraled out of their hands.

Becoming an Advocate

Today, I see my role differently. I’m not just a nurse. I’m an advocate for my own health, for my family’s health, and for anyone ready to explore preventative wellness.

I believe healthcare professionals can play a pivotal role in this movement. By combining medical expertise with education on prevention, we can empower people to make better choices and reduce the burden of chronic disease.

Because here’s the truth: prevention isn’t just about adding years to life, it’s about adding life to years.

My Invitation to You

If you’re a fellow healthcare professional or simply someone curious about building a healthier, more vibrant life, I invite you to join me in this journey.

Prevention doesn’t have to be complicated. It starts with awareness, small daily choices, and the courage to look at health differently.

💧 Hydrate well.

🥗 Nourish your body.

🧘 Protect your energy.

🌱 Think long-term.

The future of healthcare lies not just in treatment, but in empowerment. And the time to start is now.

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