Hello, I’m Colleen!

I am a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, and an exercise specialist. I began my journey in the health and wellness world over 13 years ago as a personal fitness trainer and athlete. Unfortunately, I saw and experienced the toxic side of the fitness industry where unobtainable ideals, diet culture, and unhealthy relationships with food were frequently idolized. While I am passionate about fitness, the gym, and all forms of physical activity, I felt a draw to help others through more rehabilitative services.

After obtaining my BS in Kinesiology, I began working as a physical therapy technician and exercise physiologist. One facet of healthcare that I found was significantly lacking was the connection between nutrition and both physical and mental wellbeing. I truly believe that food is our best medicine and a powerful tool in our wellness toolbox. We can optimize and aid in the healing of our body, mind, and spirit through our relationship with food. I also believe that our relationship with nature plays a key role in whole body healing.

This epiphany, along with my own personal health struggles with PCOS, led me back to school where I received my Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. In this program, I studied root causes of disease, nutritional biochemistry, metabolic health and hormone imbalances, dietary supplementation, environmental health impacts, mindfulness-based practices, holistic approaches to healing, and much more!

From living in the Sierra Nevadas in Northern California to the hillsides of Haleakala in Maui to the Topa Topa Mountains in Ojai, I have always found myself drawn to the mountains and the serenity of nature. I created Mountain Thyme Health & Wellness to honor the healing power that food, lifestyle, and nature can provide! I am here to support, empower, educate, and guide you through your health and wellness journey.

Its time to ditch that diet culture, take back your health, feel your best, and feel confident doing it!