Today we’d like to introduce you to Julie Kennedy
Hi Julie, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I began my functional medicine journey almost 30 years ago when I was diagnosed with discoid lupus while I was in undergraduate nursing school. The medication that they put me on made me more sick than the autoimmune issue itself! I decided to take my health into my own hands. Through lifestyle medicine, I put the autoimmune issue into remission. I have had several other major health issues since then, and have used functional and integrative practices to heal myself. My daughter was born 16 years ago she had her share of health issues. This is when I began to study and become certified in various integrative and functional practices to help others. I also completed my doctorate in nursing with a focus as a family nurse practitioner. Fast forward to a year and a half ago, I was living in mold and got really sick. I had to quit my functional medicine job in Dallas and focus on healing. Within four months, I decided to start Seed Wellness in October of 2023.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has definitely been challenging! Career wise, I didn’t initially have mentors to guide my way. And I didn’t know about functional medicine. So, I pieced together various certifications along the way. Although all of the trainings and experiences have been helpful, I could have had a shorter path to get to where I am. This is why I created a mentoring program for individuals to focus and be efficient with their career paths and get more functional medicine into the community!
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Seed Wellness was started with the idea that we can plant small health seeds and watch them work and grow health and wellness in our lives. At the time, I had already been health coaching for 11 years and saw the impact that lifestyle medicine had on my clients. Our specialties include gut health, hormone health, longevity & aging well, mold toxicity, Lyme, and mental health. We dive into to root causes and truly help people heal from a foundational level. Our personal health journeys allow us to connect with our clients on a deeper level. Our offerings include nurse practitioner visits, nutritionists appointments, peptides, ozone, ultraviolet blood irradiation, high dose Vitamin C, nutrient IVs, and detox support. We pride ourselves on committing to get lifestyle and functional medicine tips into the community.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
I have always been diligent and a lifelong learner. I was an athlete, and still am to some regard. I was a leader and involved in student council and various other organizations growing up. I have always been more math and science focused, with a strong interest in health & wellness. As a natural leader, I lend towards entrepreneurial traits with a tendency to question the norm. I am a seeker.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.seedwellness.co
- Instagram: @seedwellnessco
- Facebook: Seed Wellness Co.
Image Credits
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