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Feeling amazing after a 5k training session on the hiking trails!

Hey Friends! I'm Kristen, a full-time paramedic by default and a level 2 Integrative Health Practitioner by passion. I am the owner and founder of Wholistically Balanced. I'm a nature enthusiast who feels her best self while barefoot outside, running and playing with my five and a half year old daughter in the grass. Speaking of children, I'm a homeschooling mama of my ASD daughter and I also have an ASD 14 year old stepson who is my world. This is my first blog.

There's about an year and a half to two year difference. Where I am now compared to where I once was, albeit still on my way to where I want to be.

I often get asked how I ended up on a journey that's naturally based. How did I go from a conventional mom to a naturally-minded mama? I also get asked how I can work in conventional healthcare but not like pharmaceuticals or doctors. I believe there is a time and place for everything. I also believe that it's up to us to develop the healthy habits that we need to live longer, healthier, more vibrant lives as we age. We should be aging gracefully. So, this is my story -- raw, real, frustrating, silly, happy, sad, triggering, and everything in between. I'll be using questions that come my way as blog topics. I'll also be using my daily habits and lifestyle as inspiration for blog topics and the why behind everything to help educate. I hope to leave you empowered and inspired after every post.

So, if you find yourself sick and tired of feeling sick and tired all the time or you're just starting out on your health and wellness journey, feel free to join me by subscribing! I'll welcome you with open arms and feel free to share your experiences with me.