Hello my name is Tammy, I am 45 years old and after the last 4 years of health and personal struggles that I have overcame, I am now on my journey to become a Health & Life Coach. I feel this is not a just my future career but my life purpose. I feel that by overcoming negative experiences, has made me stronger...
My story:
The linguinal nerve to my tounge was cut and extracted during a
routine dental procedure on 2/15/2015 and overnight my life was
turned upside down leading to constant pain/numbness to
my tounge, gums, and right side of my mouth/ear/head,
situational depression, sleep deprivation due to onset
of pain. I had nerve reconstruction surgery 3/2015
with cadaver nerve at Carolina Health Care System Hospital in
Charlotte, NC which was unsuccessful video below:and as well as gamma knife surgery (radiation) to
the Linguinal Nerve and Trigeminal Nerve at the Medical University
Charleston (MUSC) in 2017 (below is a photograph before the
procedure):
I was also unsuccessfuly
treated with various medications such as Neurotin, Lyrica, steroids,
Lamictal, Abilify, Zoloft, and Hurricane Gel they each
had various side effects and also led to weight gain, dizziness,
depression, irritability, and just honestly miserable
In 2015 I went from a healthy 40 year old woman on no prescription medications to taking up to 9 prescriptions at one time and by early 2018 I was no longer taking any prescription medications. I now get a good 8 hours of sleep a night and a sustaining current weight loss of 42 lbs. i have been successful in reducing the symptoms of inflammation and the pain associated with it by making changes to my diet: eliminating sugar, trans fats, corn and vegetable oils, GMO, MSG’s, refined carbohydrates intake and gluten. I now cook with olive oil, increased my intake of green leafy vegetables, fruits, daily walking and/or running, as well as incorporated intermittent fasting into my daily lifestyle. i have notably noticed in my own journey how both diet and exercise are important in achieving optimal health as well as lasting behavior change. The profound changes I have experienced in my own journey physically and mentally have led me to want to share and help others who like myself suffered from chronic pain and in general wanted to live a healthier lifestyle. I feel the program offed at Duke Integrative Medicine will provide the foundation and expertise needed to become a successful Health & Life Coach.
By overcoming my own personal health issues the journey has inspired me to want to help others and thus why I am here ♥️ and I am raising the funds for the cost of this endeavor due to no financial assistance is available for this educational program.
My personal journey has led me to become healthier: physically,
spiritually, and mentally. In which allowed me to realize my
potential and life purpose to become a Health & Life Coach to
others and to inspire others to live a healthier
lifestyle. This journey had led me to apply at Duke
University for their Duke Integrative Medicine: Integrative Health Coach Foundation
Course and on January 22, 2019 I was officially
accepted into the program (below is a photo of the acceptance into
the program at Duke)
The program foundation program alone costs $4,440.00 and the certification costs $1,440.00. The program has to be paid in full by the registration Deadline of July 26, 2019 prior to starting and is self paid/funded. This does not include the living expenses, supplies, or equipment needed to complete the program. Registration is currently now open for accepted students for the August 2019 program until the programs seats are full. The program fills quickly. Any contributions made above and beyond the tuition and certification will go towards additional expenses incurred while in the program and during the certification process. By entering the August 2019 program this will allow me to complete the program in December 2019 and I will be eligible for certification in 2020 and begin a coaching practice helping others. The minimum requirements to apply is to hold a Bachelors Degree. I graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Excelsior College with concentrations in Health Studies and Psychology. I am confident of my future success in this program due to my educational background and life experiences and it’s truly an honor to be accepted into Dukes Integrative Health Coach Program and I am so excited about my next journey in life and your support and encouragement through this endeavor is appreciated in advance.
How can you help?
If 444 friends and family donated just $10 that would be $4,440 towards the program and align myself being closer towards achieving my dreams. Every donation helps and is so appreciated
I have created a private Facebook group for contributors to have access for updates about my journey on this new path in my life, daily Law of Attraction quotes, affirmations, daily gratitude and working towards personal positive mindset together in a private group setting. Thank you again in advance for your support and contribution.