Resource Guide
Because becoming well resourced gives you your power back. Knowledge is medicine. Be responsible for your wellbeing.
Dr. Hyman’s work has been a foundational part of Katherine’s education as a Holistic Health and Wellness Coach - from the training Katherine received while studying at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) through today. His book, The Blood Sugar Solution, advanced her knowledge of physiology and biochemistry in accessible ways and further empowered her approach to eating, living, and coaching. The seeds planted by his books and teachings enriched Katherine’s understanding of the undeniable effects of sugar on one’s health in the short- and long-term, which she shares with my circle of friends, family, colleagues, and clients.
Kris Carr’s book, Crazy Sexy Diet, was a game-changer. When Katherine was first embarking on the uphill battle of solving the medical mysteries facing her, her functional doctor at the time gave her Kris’ book. Kris’ story of how she flouted the prognosis of her stage-four inoperable cancer and took her health into her own hands to survive and thrive as a result of smart, simple nutrition and lifestyle changes revealed to Katherine the incredible, powerful, simple world of holistic living and owning your health. That book, and Katherine’s experience of Kris as a result of my doctor’s guidance is one of the biggest reasons why Katherine is here and healthy, in this role, doing this work.
Dr. Bernie Siegel’s work opened Katherine’s head and heart to the power of the mind on the body’s ability to heal, stabilize, and thrive while she was navigating educational demands and professional stressors in the midst of significant auto-immune issues. When Katherine’s mother was undergoing post-cancer treatment, Dr. Bernie’s books were part of her curriculum. His warm, relatable spirit is as uplifting as his research findings, and he presents highly complex concepts in practical ways, including patients’ stories that inspire and affirm that cultivating a healthy mind-body connection and unleashing the power of the mind on the body’s natural capacity to thrive as something all of us can - and should be - doing!
Katherine grew up with Dr. Weil’s amongst the vast library of books in the house. Both of her parents were familiar with his work, but Katherine didn’t “discover” Dr. Weil until during my studies at IIN. He’s the creator of the anti-inflammatory diet, a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine (which he still practices), and an incredible source of medical, clinical, health, and lifestyle tips and techniques that incorporate research science, nutrition, alternative medicine, longevity… you name it. He is Katherine’s go-to resource for natural and nutritional solutions!
A founder of the self-help movement, Louise Hay’s principles and work built on Katherine’s understanding of the mind-body connection, particularly her books Heal Your Body and The Power is Within You. Louise had developed a curriculum around positive philosophies and alternatives to surgery and drugs that initially supported AIDS patients in the 1980s but was put to the test in her own cancer treatment plan. She developed an intensive program of affirmations, visualization, nutritional cleansing, and psychotherapy. Within six months, she was completely healed of cancer. Many of her books challenge the school of thought that physical symptoms can be treated only through medical means and explore the mental causes of physical ailments and positive thought patterns for reversing illness and creating health.