Most people naturally think that my health problems are what lead me to go into the field of naturopathic medicine. This actually isn’t the case. Here is my story:

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I was born in Dallas (Go Texas!), and was there until the end of elementary school.  That’s when my parents moved my sister and I to Florida, where I then went to middle, high school, and undergrad (Go Gators!).  I decided in middle school that I wanted to be a doctor – a conventional M.D. because that is the only kind that I knew.  I recall my dad telling me in high school: “for someone who wants to be a doctor, you sure do hate taking medicine.” It was true, I would literally try every home remedy that I could find (I had a book of remedies) whenever some illness came along before I would turn to conventional approaches.

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Fast-forward to senior year of undergrad.  My world was rocked as my dad was diagnosed with an aggressive type of brain tumor.  Over the course of a year I watched him go through debilitating surgery, chemo, and radiation. He ultimately passed away.  As I processed his death, I began to ponder why people get brain tumors, and well as cancer in general.  I was in the middle of applying to conventional medical schools during this time. 

The more I learned, the more I started to change the products that I used, and the food that I ate. Along the way, I learned of the field of naturopathic medicine.  I realized that I could still go to medical school and become a doctor, but focus at a naturopathic medical school on using drugs only when necessary while getting to the root cause and utilizing a host of natural, less invasive therapies when possible.  This revelation altered my career course as well as my life. 

Doing this work for over 12 years now, I have never looked back, and consider it an honor when I partner with clients who are seeking holistic methods to address their health and reach a breakthrough.

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I relate to Sy Sperling’s famous statement: “Remember, I’m not only the Hair Club president, but I’m also a client.”  It encapsulates my perspective as a Naturopathic Doctor, and as a Wellness Consultant in the health journeys of women all over the country who have worked with me.  I’m a part of the sisterhood of women who have dealt with years-long chronic ailments that have seemed at times like Mt. Everest to climb.  I lived with years of:

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• Fatigue in undergrad that had me napping for 3-4 hours daily                                                                                                                                                                                            

• Painful periods so severe that I was often in the urgent care getting injections of pain reliever in one hip, and a medication for vomiting in the other hip                                                                                                                                                                                 

• Recurrent kidney stones that at times seemed humanly impossible to pass                                                                                                                                                                              

• Recurrent urinary tract infections that were constantly resistant to antibiotics                                                                                                                                                                             

• Chronic constipation that was akin to childbirth                                                                                                                                                                             

• Chronic yeast infections that flourished on my poor diet                                                                                                                                                               

• Uterine fibroids that were larger than my uterus                                                                                                                                                   

• Stage 4 endometriosis that caused more misery than anything else and ultimately lead to surgery                                                                                                                                                    

• Weight gain (40 lbs) over a few short years that made me feel unrecognizable                                           

Not only have my experiences equipped me with a deep understanding of the ups and downs and dos and don’ts of recovery; but they have also given me an empathy and compassion that many in the field of health and wellness have only read about.  I know what it means to barely make it through the day, but not have any visible signs of an illness that garner understanding and sympathy from others.  I know pain.  I know hopelessness.  I know suffering.

 LEARN ABOUT MY TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS HERE

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* Women over 40 who aren't feeling or looking like their best selves & are ready to get their groove back

* The homemaker who is functioning at half capacity and feels like a failure 

* The career-focused woman barely maintaining at work due to a sluggish body & mind

* The retired woman who wants the energy & physique of a gazelle instead of a turtle

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Praise from a former client:

"...Alesha looked at my overall wellness to find the underlying issues causing my symptoms. For the last 8 years since I have been following the recommendations specialized for me, my health has done a 360-degree turnaround for the better. I rarely get migraines, maybe once or twice a year, and far less intense. My mood support and energy levels are normal and my digestive pains eliminated. 

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Alesha's approach to whole body healing is not forceful, but encouraging. You know she really cares about you and it makes you want to stick with the health plan she gives. I will continue to recommend Alesha to anyone in need of holistic healing because I trust she will go above and beyond for your situation to provide the best care."
 

SEE WHAT SOME OF MY OTHER CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

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1.  Meet you where you currently are in your health journey:

No judgement here.  I've been there, and sometimes am still there

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2.  Listen and help you discover:

How your physical imbalances, exposures (environmental, mental, emotional, social, spiritual) and lifestyle have contributed to your fatigue, weight gain, and other issues

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3.  Walk step-by-step with you:

At a pace of your choosing to address obstacles to your recovery

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4.  Educate and equip you:

With the tools, resources, and guided plan to reach your energy, weight, and other wellness goals

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5.  You getting back to a place of PEP:

So that you can live each day with a sense of fulfillment

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LEARN HOW MY PROGRAMS WORK HERE

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• Jesus Christ                                                                                                                                                                 

• Quality time with my loved ones                                                                                                                            

• Good food that is gluten and dairy free                                                                                                                  

• Salty and Sweet food combinations                                                                                                                        

• Great audiobooks & podcasts                                                                                                                                   

• Themed parties (planning and participating)                                                                                                       

• Cool stickers                                                                                                                                                               

• Giving gifts                                                                                                                                                                 

• Quirky stringed lights (battery or plug-in)                                                                                                            

• Road trips                                                                                                                                                                   

• Cuddling babies                                                                                                                                                         

• Girly gatherings                                                                                                                                                         

• Herbal medicine                                                                                                                                                        

• A well-placed and/or hilarious Meme or GIF (please send me your favorite wellness themed ones!)