I was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and moved to Minnesota at the age of 15. I’m a Registered Nurse, Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, and a Certified Functional Health Practitioner with nearly two decades of experience supporting women and families during important transitions in their life.

 

In a past chapter of my life, I was a Corporate Accountant. While I was successful on paper, this role left me feeling discontent and questioning the impact I was making. My greatest fulfillment comes from caring and providing service to others. This prompted my transition into the world of healthcare.

 

As an RN, I worked in a variety of areas including the Postpartum, NICU (neonatal intensive care), and PACU (post-anesthesia care) units. In addition, over the past 14 years, I have supported hundreds of women and their babies as a board-certified lactation consultant. Walking alongside women during vulnerable and life-changing seasons has brought me profound joy. I thrive to make other woman feel supported, empowered, and seen when facing challenging times.

 

My passion for holistic health truly deepened around 2011, when my mother was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. ​I witnessed the body’s remarkable ability to heal when cared for as a whole. She completed her treatment, embraced lasting lifestyle changes and continues to thrive years later. This experience ultimately led me to pursue formal training, and in 2022, I become a certified Functional Health Practitioner through The School of Applied Functional Medicine.

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