A functional & holistic approach to health with life-changing results.
A functional & holistic approach to health with life-changing results.
Do you want Life-Changing Results?
DISCOVER THE ROOT CAUSE OF WHY YOU ARE SICK IN THE FIRST PLACE AND TAKE BACK CONTROL OVER YOUR HEALTH
Do You Want Life-Changing Results?
DISCOVER THE ROOT CAUSE OF WHY YOU ARE SICK IN THE FIRST PLACE AND TAKE BACK CONTROL OVER YOUR HEALTH.
we are different
Our approach is focused on helping you achieve optimal health on your terms.
Our healthcare system is so broken that I do not know if it can be fixed. The pharmaceutical industry and health insurance companies are making all the rules and our health is paying the price.
Your doctors' hands are tied. You go to see them with a symptom and they do their best by ordering a few tests and prescribing new prescription medications.
Sometimes this works and your symptoms get better, but often they do not.
This cycle continues year after year and eventually, most Americans find themselves taking multiple medications each day but remain sick.
Rates of chronic disease and cancer are on the rise. Our children are sick and many suffer from health issues that previous generations never worried about.
This insanity must stop. It's time we got off the hamster wheel and started making our own choices.
It's time to take back control over your health and we can help you.
At Empower and Flourish we believe that your body was designed to heal itself when given the right environment and the right set of circumstances. We use a whole body or holistic approach and focus on the big picture of what is going on with your entire body since your body systems work together, not in isolation.
Our functional approach is root cause focused so you can stop chasing symptoms and start getting better so you can truly feel well. We help you seek optimal health so you can feel your very best.
When was the last time you felt truly well?
Just a few examples of chronic issues and symptoms that our clients have had success improving include:
Anxiety
Arthritis
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Constipation
Elevated cholesterol
Endometriosis
Fibromyalgia
High blood pressure
Increased blood sugar
Improved immune function
Poor Quality Sleep
Weight loss and weight management
we are different
Our approach is focused on helping you achieve optimal health on your terms.
Our healthcare system is so broken that I do not know if it can be fixed. The pharmaceutical industry and health insurance companies are making all the rules and our health is paying the price.
Your doctors' hands are tied. You go to see them with a symptom and they do their best by ordering a few tests and prescribing new prescription medications.
Sometimes this works and your symptoms get better, but often they do not.
This cycle continues year after year and eventually, most Americans find themselves taking multiple medications each day but remain sick.
Rates of chronic disease and cancer are on the rise. Our children are sick and many suffer from health issues that previous generations never worried about.
This insanity must stop. It's time we got off the hamster wheel and started making our own choices.
It's time to take back control over your health and we can help you.
When was the last time you felt truly well?
At Empower and Flourish we believe that your body was designed to heal itself when given the right environment and the right set of circumstances. We use a whole body or holistic approach and focus on the big picture of what is going on with your entire body since your body systems work together, not in isolation.
Our functional approach is root cause focused so you can stop chasing symptoms and start getting better so you can truly feel well. We help you seek optimal health so you can feel your very best.
Just a few examples of chronic issues and symptoms that our clients have had success improving include:
Anxiety
Arthritis
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Constipation
Elevated cholesterol
Endometriosis
Fibromyalgia
High blood pressure
Increased blood sugar
Improved immune function
Poor Quality Sleep
Weight loss and weight management
faith-based
Your body was created to heal itself when given the right environment and the right circumstances.
Serving God's people is our favorite thing to do.
This concept of serving permeates everything we do at Empower and Flourish. Our goal is to help you regain your health so that you can go out into the world as God's hands and feet.
Everything we teach is based on Romans Chapter 12, which explains that each of us were given different functions and different gifts.
God designed us to serve His people in unique ways and no one else can fulfill what God created you uniquely to do.
faith-based
Your body was created to heal itself when given the right environment and the right circumstances.
Serving God's people is our favorite thing to do.
This concept of serving permeates everything we do at Empower and Flourish. Our goal is to help you regain your health so that you can go out into the world as God's hands and feet.
Everything we teach is based on Romans Chapter 12, which explains that each of us were given different functions and different gifts.
God designed us to serve His people in unique ways and no one else can fulfill what God created you uniquely to do.
meet theresa
I know what it feels like to be sick, with no hope in sight. You can feel better and I can help you.
Theresa worked in traditional healthcare for over 26 years with a wide variety of experiences including serving as a medic in the military, in-patient hospital nursing in both critical care and mental health, and out-patient in home health and hospice.
She also taught in both a 2-year nursing program and a 4-year program, discovering that teaching is both a gift and a passion.
However, Theresa realized that most patients seemed to get worse, not better despite taking multiple prescription medications and doing what their physicians recommended.
Theresa now helps her clients with a holistic and functional approach to tackle the root cause of why they are feeling poorly in the first place. Her clients appreciate her ability to meet them where they are as they pursue their own unique health goals.,
A Journey To Heal Myself Naturally
Looking back it is hard to imagine that I was so sick. It seems like a lifetime ago that the rheumatologist recommended I file for disability stating "I'm so sorry. There's nothing more we can do."
I'm grateful that God has allowed me to use my own experiences to help you. Most of my 20's and 30's were spent in and out of doctor's offices praying for answers. I know exactly what it feels like to cry out to God, to deal with chronic pain, and to struggle just to make it through each day.
There is hope. I have been there. I can help you.
meet theresa
I know what it feels like to be sick, with no hope in sight. You can feel better and I can help you.
Theresa worked in traditional healthcare for over 26 years with a wide variety of experiences including serving as a medic in the military, in-patient hospital nursing in both critical care and mental health, and out-patient in home health and hospice.
She also taught in both a 2-year nursing program and a 4-year program, discovering that teaching is both a gift and a passion.
However, Theresa realized that most patients seemed to get worse, not better despite taking multiple prescription medications and doing what their physicians recommended.
Theresa now helps her clients with a holistic and functional approach to tackle the root cause of why they are feeling poorly in the first place. Her clients appreciate her ability to meet them where they are as they pursue their own unique health goals.,
A Journey To Heal Myself Naturally
Looking back it is hard to imagine that I was so sick. It seems like a lifetime ago that the rheumatologist recommended I file for disability stating "I'm so sorry. There's nothing more we can do."
I'm grateful that God has allowed me to use my own experiences to help you. Most of my 20's and 30's were spent in and out of doctor's offices praying for answers. I know exactly what it feels like to cry out to God, to deal with chronic pain, and to struggle just to make it through each day.
There is hope. I have been there. I can help you.
they said
My clients have experienced amazing results like weight loss, increased energy, & improved lab results.
they said
My clients have experienced amazing results like weight loss, increased energy, & improved lab results.
Marie Beard
“It's mind blowing. Life changing is really an understatement.”
Theresa teaches information that I'd never heard before, even though I was educated as a nurse practitioner and worked in nursing since the 1990's. I had been sick for about a decade and was taking numerous prescription medications that I thought I'd have to take forever. It's frustrating to know that the answers are so simple, but no one is talking about this. I'm so grateful that my health has improved and now I have the energy to do things I hadn't been able to do for a long, long time.
Marie Beard
“It's mind blowing. Life changing is really an understatement.”
Theresa teaches information that I'd never heard before, even though I was educated as a nurse practitioner and worked in nursing since the 1990's. I had been sick for about a decade and was taking numerous prescription medications that I thought I'd have to take forever. It's frustrating to know that the answers are so simple, but no one is talking about this. I'm so grateful that my health has improved and now I have the energy to do things I hadn't been able to do for a long, long time.
how we help
Empowering you to reclaim your health, naturally.
90-DAY JUMPSTART
Ever been rewarded just for showing up and trying your best? Do you wish you knew where to start first and could get all of your questions answered? This program does all that and more!
SPECIFIC HEALTH CONCERNS
Tired of chasing your symptoms but never getting to the root cause of why you feel poorly? Are you experiencing symptoms that you would like to improve or reverse? We can help you.
Our SERVICES
Overwhelmed and not quite sure where to begin? Choose from 1:1 appointments, lab testing, supplements, and more! You choose what best fits your health goals and your budget.
how we help
Empowering you to reclaim your health, naturally.
90-DAY JUMPSTART
Ever been rewarded just for showing up and trying your best? Do you wish you knew where to start first and could get all of your questions answered? This program does all that and more!
SPECIFIC HEALTH CONCERNS
Tired of chasing your symptoms but never getting to the root cause of why you feel poorly? Are you experiencing symptoms that you would like to improve or reverse? We can help you.
Our SERVICES
Overwhelmed and not quite sure where to begin? Choose from 1:1 appointments, lab testing, supplements, and more! You choose what best fits your health goals and your budget.
answers
Here are answers to a few Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to get started?
The best way to get started is by completing the comprehensive “How Healthy Are You” assessment and then scheduling your free consultation so we can discuss your assessment. This will give us a chance to get to know each other and for us both to determine whether or not our practice is the right fit to help you reach your health goals. Click here to sign up to take the assessment.
How are your services different from other practitioners?
After working in traditional healthcare for more than 25 years, I am well-versed in how symptoms and chronic diseases are managed in the United States. Rather than teaching you how to continue managing your symptoms, you will learn how to start making different choices that will result in different outcomes. You will learn how to support your body naturally so that it can heal itself with foods God gave us for that very purpose.
Our approach does not necessitate lots of expensive laboratory testing or thousands of dollars in supplements. We take a more minimalistic approach, focusing on how to help you reach your goals as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Supplements lab testing have their usefulness, but there are lots of ways we can support you without breaking the bank.
Do you accept health insurance?
No, I have determined that I cannot help you to seek the root cause of your symptoms and teach you how to support your body naturally within an insurance model of care. However, many HSA or FSA plans will accept my services. If you would like to use your HSA or FSA, I encourage you to check with them first to ensure their insurer permits services by an RN or MSN. Some insurers may require a letter of medical necessity (LMN) from your primary care provider to be submitted to them prior to approval. More often than not, your insurance will allow you to use FSA and HSA funds, but be sure to confirm this first.
Are supplements necessary to work with you?
We believe that your body was created to heal itself when given the right environment and the right set of circumstances. Our approach considers your body in its entirely, not broken up into separate body systems. We understand that each system is dependent on the next and that you must give your body enough of what it needs to heal itself. Ideally, you will provide your body with what it needs in the form of foods rich in nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, though strategic and targeted supplementation is often helpful.
answers
Here are answers to a few Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to get started?
The best way to get started is by completing the comprehensive “How Healthy Are You” assessment and then scheduling your free consultation so we can discuss your assessment. This will give us a chance to get to know each other and for us both to determine whether or not our practice is the right fit to help you reach your health goals. Click here to sign up to take the assessment.
What is the best way to get started?
The best way to get started is by completing the comprehensive “How Healthy Are You” assessment and then scheduling your free consultation so we can discuss your assessment. This will give us a chance to get to know each other and for us both to determine whether or not our practice is the right fit to help you reach your health goals. Click here to sign up to take the assessment.
How are your services different from other practitioners?
After working in traditional healthcare for more than 25 years, I am well-versed in how symptoms and chronic diseases are managed in the United States. Rather than teaching you how to continue managing your symptoms, you will learn how to start making different choices that will result in different outcomes. You will learn how to support your body naturally so that it can heal itself with foods God gave us for that very purpose.
Our approach does not necessitate lots of expensive laboratory testing or thousands of dollars in supplements. We take a more minimalistic approach, focusing on how to help you reach your goals as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Supplements lab testing have their usefulness, but there are lots of ways we can support you without breaking the bank.
Do you accept health insurance?
No, I have determined that I cannot help you to seek the root cause of your symptoms and teach you how to support your body naturally within an insurance model of care. However, many HSA or FSA plans will accept my services. If you would like to use your HSA or FSA, I encourage you to check with them first to ensure their insurer permits services by an RN or MSN. Some insurers may require a letter of medical necessity (LMN) from your primary care provider to be submitted to them prior to approval. More often than not, your insurance will allow you to use FSA and HSA funds, but be sure to confirm this first.
Are supplements necessary to work with you?
We believe that your body was created to heal itself when given the right environment and the right set of circumstances. Our approach considers your body in its entirely, not broken up into separate body systems. We understand that each system is dependent on the next and that you must give your body enough of what it needs to heal itself. Ideally, you will provide your body with what it needs in the form of foods rich in nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, though strategic and targeted supplementation is often helpful.
Are My Daily Choices Directly Related To My Health?
Most people believe that their daily lifestyle choices aren’t that closely related to the quality of their health. I think most of us believe that we need to eat right and exercise in order to be healthy, but when questioned, few of us have concrete answers as to what that actually means.
When I first started questioning how my daily choices were affecting my health, I had tremendous difficulty finding answers. I’d worked in the medical field for my entire adult life, so I thought I knew a lot about health. Boy was I wrong. What I knew about was chronic disease management. What medications were most often prescribed for what group of symptoms. How to treat an acute episode of (insert symptom here).
I quickly realized that if I was confused and couldn’t easily find answers, then it was likely confusing to lots of other people. That’s when I decided to start at the beginning. I pretended that I knew nothing about health. I approached the topic objectively and started reading everything I could find about health and wellness.
Much of the information I found was contradicting. Individual resources talked about specific diets as being the “cure” or “answer” to everyone’s problems. Other sources touted specific supplements or superfoods as the magic answer. I spent thousands of hours and several thousand of dollars on reference books, cookbooks, courses, supplements, superfoods, and kitchen appliances in pursuit of answers.
Over time, patterns began to emerge. I continually prayed for wisdom and discernment. I stubbornly refused to give up, determined to find the answers.
You see, I was quite sick. The doctors had given up on me, resorting to prescribing pain relievers and muscle relaxers along with platitudes about how lucky I was that it wasn’t worse. They offered advice about seeking disability and pursuing rehab to learn how to better perform activities of daily living in such a way that I could conserve energy. No one was talking about improving my quality of life or getting better. Just managing my symptoms.
At my sickest, I was only 35 years old. My husband and I were raising a house full of teenage boys, we had a mortgage, and a truckload of student loan debt. Giving up was just not an option.
Then, my symptoms got worse. I started having chest pain and then a new set of symptoms appeared. Premature atrial contractions, commonly referred to as heart palpitations. A few palpitations are not un-common after consuming energy drinks or if you're dehydrated, but I was having a LOT of them.
I went to the Emergency Department when they first started because I thought I was having a heart attack. It turns out, I was having an average of 8,000 in 24 hours. That’s more than 300 premature atrial contractions every hour!
I underwent all the normal medical tests including a cardiac stress test and an echocardiogram. Everything appeared to be normal, so the cardiologist recommended I take an anti-arrhythmic medication just to lessen the symptoms.
I took that medication for a few weeks before realizing that it was not the best choice for me. All medications have side effects, and the benefits vs potential risk should always be considered before starting a new medication. But, this specific medication actually had a black-box warning and was quite dangerous.
I continued to pray for wisdom and discernment. I knew that I was created on purpose for a purpose and longed to serve God. But, it’s very difficult to see past your own issues, your own pain, and your own circumstances when you’re sick and feel like all your energy goes into merely surviving.
One day, during my research about health and wellness and what being healthy actually means, I stumbled across a reference that mentioned food sensitivity testing. I had a lot of trouble finding a practitioner that offered this test, but once I did, the results changed my life.
Once I stopped consuming the foods my body was reacting to, I felt 50% better. This improvement only took a few days. The brain fog lifted and much of my pain melted away. Then, the heart palpitations started to diminish in frequency. I knew I was on to something and my prayers and research increased.
Over the next few years, I took more classes, did quite a bit of experimenting, and eventually created the 90-Day jumpstart, which is a comprehensive program that teaches my clients how to begin the process of rebuilding their health. I can also help my clients obtain testing options like food sensitivity testing as well as other integrative and functional lab testing.
When I was at my sickest, I often questioned God. Why me? Why is this happening to me? Now I realize that I caused a lot of the symptoms and issues myself. My daily food and lifestyle choices directly led to my sickness.
This frustrates me terribly because I have a Master’s Degree in Nursing. I’ve worked in the medical field for my entire life. I sought out the specialists. I prayed for answers.
And all along, I was the one directly causing the problem.
Your daily lifestyle choices are directly related to the quality of your health. But, it’s not your fault. No one told you. And it’s likely no one else will tell you.
I’m known for my truth telling and I’m a straight shooter. That doesn’t resonate with everyone and if you’re looking for sugar coating, I’m not your girl. But, if you’re ready to hear the truth, then watch this video. It’s called Healthy for Jesus and it will give you a place to start. Then, if you're interested in learning more, I encourage you to check out the free preview of the 90-Day Jumpstart.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can serve you in any way.
Are My Daily Choices Directly Related To My Health?
Most people believe that their daily lifestyle choices aren’t that closely related to the quality of their health. I think most of us believe that we need to eat right and exercise in order to be healthy, but when questioned, few of us have concrete answers as to what that actually means.
When I first started questioning how my daily choices were affecting my health, I had tremendous difficulty finding answers. I’d worked in the medical field for my entire adult life, so I thought I knew a lot about health. Boy was I wrong. What I knew about was chronic disease management. What medications were most often prescribed for what group of symptoms. How to treat an acute episode of (insert symptom here).
I quickly realized that if I was confused and couldn’t easily find answers, then it was likely confusing to lots of other people. That’s when I decided to start at the beginning. I pretended that I knew nothing about health. I approached the topic objectively and started reading everything I could find about health and wellness.
Much of the information I found was contradicting. Individual resources talked about specific diets as being the “cure” or “answer” to everyone’s problems. Other sources touted specific supplements or superfoods as the magic answer. I spent thousands of hours and several thousand of dollars on reference books, cookbooks, courses, supplements, superfoods, and kitchen appliances in pursuit of answers.
Over time, patterns began to emerge. I continually prayed for wisdom and discernment. I stubbornly refused to give up, determined to find the answers.
You see, I was quite sick. The doctors had given up on me, resorting to prescribing pain relievers and muscle relaxers along with platitudes about how lucky I was that it wasn’t worse. They offered advice about seeking disability and pursuing rehab to learn how to better perform activities of daily living in such a way that I could conserve energy. No one was talking about improving my quality of life or getting better. Just managing my symptoms.
At my sickest, I was only 35 years old. My husband and I were raising a house full of teenage boys, we had a mortgage, and a truckload of student loan debt. Giving up was just not an option.
Then, my symptoms got worse. I started having chest pain and then a new set of symptoms appeared. Premature atrial contractions, commonly referred to as heart palpitations. A few palpitations are not un-common after consuming energy drinks or if you're dehydrated, but I was having a LOT of them.
I went to the Emergency Department when they first started because I thought I was having a heart attack. It turns out, I was having an average of 8,000 in 24 hours. That’s more than 300 premature atrial contractions every hour!
I underwent all the normal medical tests including a cardiac stress test and an echocardiogram. Everything appeared to be normal, so the cardiologist recommended I take an anti-arrhythmic medication just to lessen the symptoms.
I took that medication for a few weeks before realizing that it was not the best choice for me. All medications have side effects, and the benefits vs potential risk should always be considered before starting a new medication. But, this specific medication actually had a black-box warning and was quite dangerous.
I continued to pray for wisdom and discernment. I knew that I was created on purpose for a purpose and longed to serve God. But, it’s very difficult to see past your own issues, your own pain, and your own circumstances when you’re sick and feel like all your energy goes into merely surviving.
One day, during my research about health and wellness and what being healthy actually means, I stumbled across a reference that mentioned food sensitivity testing. I had a lot of trouble finding a practitioner that offered this test, but once I did, the results changed my life.
Once I stopped consuming the foods my body was reacting to, I felt 50% better. This improvement only took a few days. The brain fog lifted and much of my pain melted away. Then, the heart palpitations started to diminish in frequency. I knew I was on to something and my prayers and research increased.
Over the next few years, I took more classes, did quite a bit of experimenting, and eventually created the 90-Day jumpstart, which is a comprehensive program that teaches my clients how to begin the process of rebuilding their health. I can also help my clients obtain testing options like food sensitivity testing as well as other integrative and functional lab testing.
When I was at my sickest, I often questioned God. Why me? Why is this happening to me? Now I realize that I caused a lot of the symptoms and issues myself. My daily food and lifestyle choices directly led to my sickness.
This frustrates me terribly because I have a Master’s Degree in Nursing. I’ve worked in the medical field for my entire life. I sought out the specialists. I prayed for answers.
And all along, I was the one directly causing the problem.
Your daily lifestyle choices are directly related to the quality of your health. But, it’s not your fault. No one told you. And it’s likely no one else will tell you.
I’m known for my truth telling and I’m a straight shooter. That doesn’t resonate with everyone and if you’re looking for sugar coating, I’m not your girl. But, if you’re ready to hear the truth, then watch this video. It’s called Healthy for Jesus and it will give you a place to start. Then, if you're interested in learning more, I encourage you to check out the free preview of the 90-Day Jumpstart.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can serve you in any way.
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Deciding where to start is often the most difficult part of your health journey. The easiest way to know what to focus on first is to take this free health assessment and then talk with Theresa to discuss your results.
Our staff are not medical doctors. Therefore, we do not diagnose or treat specific disease. Instead, we provide education so that you can become empowered and start to make better, more educated and informed decisions regarding your health. The information provided on this website, by Theresa, or any member of the Empower and Flourish team is intended to be construed as education, not medical advice. Please refer to our disclaimer, privacy statement, and terms and conditions for more information.
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Did you know that you can access lab testing without an order from your physician? Theresa can answer your questions and provide education about this. Schedule your free call here.
There’s an easier way to refill supplements! We’ve partnered with Fullscript, an online dispensing platform that ships recommended products to your front door! Create your free account now.
Where Should I Start?
Deciding where to start is often the most difficult part of your health journey. The easiest way to know what to focus on first is to take this free assessment and then talk with Theresa to discuss your results.
Theresa is not a medical doctor. Therefore, she does not diagnose or treat specific disease. Instead, she provides education so that you can become empowered and start to make better, more educated and informed decisions regarding your health. The information provided on this website, by Theresa, or any member of the Empower and Flourish team is intended to be construed as education, not medical advice. Please refer to our disclaimer, privacy statement, and terms and conditions for more information.
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