Today we’d like to introduce you to Julie Kennedy.
Hi Julie, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
When I was 19, I was in nursing school and was diagnosed with Discoid Lupus. I was a healthy young adult and didn’t feel bad until I started taking medication for treatment. My hair began to fall out, I was dizzy all of the time, and spending way too much time at the doctor. I decided that this couldn’t be my life! I started researching healthy living. After a year and a half, I went into remission, which lasted ten years. After the birth of my daughter, who had her own health issues, my lupus came back. As a mom, I researched all of the integrative ways to help my daughter. During this time, I also pursued my yoga teacher certification, health coaching certification, mind-body stress reduction practitioner certification and became a functional medicine nurse. I also completed all of my course work through the Institute for Functional Medicine for practitioners. I am currently working towards my Doctorate in Nursing Practice to become a Family Nurse Practitioner with a desire to focus on functional medicine.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My path has definitely had its struggles. During all of my training, I also got divorced, was a single mom, and got remarried again. Going to school full-time, working, and having a family is extremely challenging. During school, I wake at 2-3 am, seven days a week, in order to study. But I’m driven to pursue my path!
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I own a business called Raw Wellness. I am a Health Coach, Yoga and BodyBar Pilates Instructor, and enjoy teaching workshops and classes on functional and integrative health.
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
Diligence, dedication, faithfulness.
Pricing:
- $80 new client session
- $65 existing client sessions
Contact Info:
- Email: julied_kennedy@yahoo.com
- Website: Raw-wellness.net
- Instagram: @myrawwellness
- Facebook: Raw Wellness
Image Credits
Phil Harvey Canon Sawyer @picklesalt
