Natural solutions to balance your metabolism,
improve digestion, reduce pain, calm inflammation,
and restore your health from the inside out.
About Mara
CNHP (Certified Natural Health Professional)
If you’re dealing with metabolic issues, gut issues, chronic pain and inflammation, or fatigue and not getting answers, you’re not alone. I know how frustrating it is to go from doctor to doctor without real solutions, because I’ve lived it.
In 1994, I was diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD / CRPS). The doctors didn’t know what caused it or how to fix it; they could only manage the symptoms. I never really got any answers. My pain, inflammation, and fatigue were exhausting, and I was tired and scared. One day, I had had enough and decided to go a different route.
I began focusing on a more holistic plan. I began healing my gut, building better habits, and using natural wellness products and tools, like herbs and essential oils. As time went on, I started feeling better, and that’s when everything shifted for me. It didn’t happen overnight, but it happened! What I learned along the way became the basis of everything I do today.
Now I help men and women over 40 do the same thing.
If you’re here, you’re looking for something better, and this is exactly where you need to be to start. I’m here to support and guide you on your journey.
“Knowing what it’s like to feel bad, dealing with chronic pain from RSD / CRPS, drives me to help others improve how they feel through holistic health solutions, including wellness products, programs, herbs, and essential oils. You deserve to live more of the life you want.” – Mara
What Changed
At first, when I finally got my diagnosis, I felt relieved because I got an answer. That feeling didn’t last long. The doctor continued to share with me that even though they knew what I had, they didn’t understand why it happened or how to fix it. They could only focus on managing its symptoms. When I heard that I was going to have this neuroinflammatory, potentially autoimmune condition for the rest of my life, fear set in. Sound familiar?
In 2005, everything shifted, and I discovered holistic tools that helped me. More importantly, I shifted my focus from treating my symptoms to building my overall health. There isn’t a magic pill, but when you commit to the right habits, YOU start to see real change. Now, I share the information I’ve learned about gut health, clean eating, and creating healthy habits with others and offer these solutions to help you feel better, too.
You deserve a chance to feel your best. You should be able to do the things you love: spend time with your family, go shopping or to the movies, and watch your kids or grandkids play softball. My passion drives me to help you improve your overall well-being, because I know firsthand what it feels like to be unwell and finally find my way through it.
“Take care of your body,
It’s the only place you have to live”. – Jim Rohn
During my journey back to health, I developed a strong personal belief:
“Each of us has way more influence over our health than we’ve been told because I believe our body has the ability to heal, it just needs the right support.“
You determine why you want to make changes, what changes you are willing to make, and when you will do them. By sharing the lifestyle changes I made and the products I used, along with my holistic health knowledge as an Aromatherapist, Gut Health Nutrition Specialist, Gut Health Coach, Herbalist, and Natural Health Professional, I am here to help you. All you need to do is tap into your inner power – your “magic pill” and decide to try something new. I call that participating in your health; making that decision increases the possibility of feeling better. So let’s do it – let’s tap into your inner power! Choose to make changes and improve your health!
How I Can Help You
If you’re ready to start feeling better, here’s where to begin:
- Start with my book, The Healthy Habits Challenge
Learn the 8 core habits that helped me rebuild my health - Go deeper with a program or workshop
Get guided support based on your specific needs - Not sure where to start – Discover Your Path
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Let me help you get there.
Mara’s Certifications
My approach comes from years of study across multiple natural health disciplines:
- Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP), AADP
- Professional Aromatherapist (CA) Level II, NAHA, Aromahead
- Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP), Trinity School of Natural Health
- Certified Herbalist (CH), Jim Jenks and Steven Horne
- Author of the “Healthy Habits Challenge”
- ACT Chronic Pain | Integrative Pain Science Institute
- Nutrition for Chronic Pain | Integrative Pain Science Institute
- Gut Health Nutrition Specialist | AFPA
Before You Go – A Little Personal Note
Outside of what I do to help others, I wanted to share a personal note about myself. I tend to get so serious when I talk about healing, and I want you to know me as a person.
I love animals, cooking, making herbal salves and body butters, rock music, the outdoors, and line dancing. I also love to laugh!
You can see me with my cat, Bolt. My big little guy, because he is the biggest cat I’ve ever had. I have a strong passion for the outdoors and animals, and I often spend my downtime hiking, boating, camping, or volunteering at our local animal shelter, where I got Bolt! I love working with the dogs and cats and helping them prepare for their forever homes.
You may notice my AskMara logo below. My niece designed it! My cat, Spoose, helped me through those long nights, battling the burning pain of RSD / CRPS. This logo is my tribute to that amazing fur baby and a reminder for myself on how far I’ve come. You deserve to feel better. Let me help you get there!