Meet Carla
Hi! I'm Carla, a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about helping women with autoimmune disease and chronic conditions heal.
My own health journey led me here, starting when I was 18 and diagnosed with my first autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It was then that I learned about living with autoimmunity and some of the symptoms that come with it, like hair loss, chronic fatigue, and insomnia, to name a few. After that, I faced several obstacles with my health, leading up to the one that caused me to be bedridden when I was 27, interstitial cystitis.
Like many people diagnosed with an “incurable” disease, I tried just about everything to get better. I spent my days at doctor’s appointments, reading medical journals, or trying any new treatment, diet, or protocol I could get my hands on. I desperately wanted to find a cure so I could get on with my life. Sound familiar?
Unfortunately, no matter how ‘healthy’ I was, I still wasn’t making much progress. You see, all of this focus on finding a cure was still adding TONS of stress to my body, and stress is one of the leading causes of chronic disease.
Healing journey
It wasn’t until I let go of trying to get well that I finally started to heal. I gradually shifted my approach from one obsessed with ‘curing’ and ‘fixing’ to one of acceptance, love, and self-growth - and eventually, the disease I thought had ruined my life ended up changing it for the better.
I started Whole Wellness by Carla to help women who are struggling with autoimmune disease and chronic conditions, as well as those who simply want to embrace a more joyful, balanced life. Healing is a process. It takes time and can be messy, but you don’t have to do it on your own. I understand what you’re going through, and I look forward to healing with you!
