Kristin Anderson is a dedicated mother of three and a registered nurse with 17 years of experience in various roles. While she acknowledges the often chaotic nature of life, she has learned to find joy in the simple things and recognizes the power of returning to basics for overall well-being.
Early in her nursing career, Kristin discovered a deep passion for oncology and end-of-life care, eventually becoming a palliative care nurse. She was drawn to the holistic approach of palliative care, which considers the whole person rather than focusing solely on individual issues. Kristin excelled at gathering information, listening to the stories of her patients' lives, and developing personalized plans to help them live well with chronic disease. Her mantra was, "We can't make this go away, so how are we going to live with what we have?" Through countless conversations with individuals nearing the end of their lives, she observed a common theme: many wished they had lived differently or embraced life more fully. This sparked a desire to explore ways to live well throughout life, not just at the end.
In 2017, Kristin faced a personal health crisis that further fueled her passion for well-being. On Mother's Day, she was experiencing severe stomach pain. Her young son sweetly asked her to watch him play outside. Despite the pain, she mustered the strength to lie on the porch, where she began researching gut health. After struggling with "stomach issues" for some time and being prescribed PPIs during her pregnancy, Kristin discovered that PPIs can deplete the stomach acid needed for proper digestion. That day marked the end of her PPI use and the beginning of an intensive journey into gut health.
Kristin embarked on numerous holistic programs and experimented with various supplements in her quest to heal her gut. Driven by the desire to be well for her children and herself, she realized that living a symptom-free and enjoyable life was possible.
Following a divorce, Kristin recognized the multifaceted nature of gut repair, acknowledging the significant impact of stress on gut health. She became passionate about gut health, drawing from her own experience that healing is achievable. She became certified in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and now dedicates herself to educating and empowering others to heal their guts naturally. She emphasizes the importance of cultivating and maintaining a healthy gut terrain, similar to how farmers nurture their crops. A balanced gut microbiome can prevent harmful bacteria from causing inflammation and illness, allowing individuals to live more fully and enjoy their time on earth she believes all it takes is a little help.
Kristin utilizes the MRT food sensitivity test, which analyzes mediator responses to 176 foods, to help clients understand their sensitivities and guide them through elimination and reintroduction strategies. She also employs the GI Map, a stool test that assesses the overall health of an individual's gut.