About me
I have had the pleasure of having these amazing beings in my life for nearly two decades. I am also a certified Holistic Health Coach for humans through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, which gave me a great foundation to dive into holistic nutrition for dogs.
I’ve always been a believer in a diet consisting of whole foods and finding gentler, more natural ways to support my own health, just as nature intended. So why shouldn’t this apply to my dogs too?
Through various holistic modalities that are gentler on their bodies and to set them up on the best path for success. Our bodies work in much the same way. They were not designed to eat the same, processed kibble every single day for the rest of their lives. My goal is to help to strengthen and improve dogs’ health through these holistic methods and to set them up on the best path to success.
Nacho was my huge inspiration to start Nacho Average Dog Health Coach.
I fully believe that he came into my life at another devastating time of my life when I had just lost my puppy Miso. Nacho arrived to save me and to also show me what my true purpose in life is: To help other dogs in need.
Tragically, Nacho passed away suddenly and prematurely on Halloween of 2023, which happens to be my favorite holiday…
He had been diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma in January of that same year, but through a mixture of mushroom supplements he was thriving and didn’t seem to be bothered by his cancer diagnosis.
Unfortunately, he experienced constipation due to eating a little too much marrow bone and had to undergo treatment to manually remove the blockage.
His heart didn’t tolerate the procedure and he passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by me, my husband and his sister Tofu, a fellow Cane Corso.
To say that losing him in this fashion was devastating is a massive understatement and I was not sure where life would take me next. His death made me question everything and I knew instantly that his passing meant bigger things for me.
To continue Nacho’s legacy I decided to get certified as a holistic dog health coach, and to found Nacho Average Dog Health Coach in his honor.
This experience made me realize that my life’s mission and purpose is to help other dog parents keep their fur babies as healthy as possible, through what I’ve learned in my own experience as a dog mom for almost two decades, plus what I’ve learned through my certification and other courses.
I’m constantly learning and educating myself and my thirst for knowledge knows no bounds. Dogs is what inspires me and I love them all!
Don’t wait for symptoms. Prevention starts TODAY.
After 20 years as a professional chef and now as a certified canine nutritionist and culinary herbalist, I’ve seen the profound difference that real food and natural immune support can make.
Transitioning dogs from kibble to fresh, cancer-preventing diets (both raw and gently cooked)
Creating therapeutic meal plans for dogs with cancer and autoimmune conditions
Formulating medicinal mushroom protocols for immune health
Teaching virtual cooking classes for pet parents
Integrating Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine with modern nutrition
This is where my chef background becomes your dog’s superpower. I don’t just tell you what to feed – I teach you how to turn your kitchen into a healing sanctuary. Through my coaching, we’ll also address environmental factors, stress management, and other lifestyle choices that impact cancer risk.
As an Animal Reiki practitioner and mushroom specialist, I combine ancient wisdom with modern science to provide your dog with the best of both worlds.
Whether you’re focused on cancer prevention, managing an existing diagnosis, dealing with autoimmune issues, or simply want to transition from kibble to real food – I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
