MY HEALTH JOURNEY

Hello I’m Lisa Halloran an INTEGRATIVE HEALTH PRACTITIONER. I am a wife, mom and educator on all things hormonal health.

My health journey began in 2010, at the age of 29, where I found myself in a state of profound sickness and despair. I had become entrapped in a vicious cycle of undernourishment, over-exertion, and ceaseless dieting. During my formative years, I was frequently administered antibiotics due to my frequent illnesses and poor eating habits. In my early twenties, my painful menstrual cramps necessitated my use of birth control, further compounding my physical and emotional afflictions. My hormonal imbalances induced severe anxiety and depression, and upon ceasing my use of the pills, I ceased menstruating altogether, developing chronic fatigue in the process.

Following my marriage, I endured infertility struggles. Not only were my hormones imbalanced, but my digestive system was also in disarray. I experienced bloating after every meal and ultimately found myself in the emergency room, writhing in stomach pain. There, I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and provided with prescriptions for laxatives. Despite countless visits to medical professionals and the prescription of several antidepressants and birth control pills, I found myself in a state of stagnation.

It was not until 2013 that I chanced upon a naturopathic doctor who helped me identify the underlying causes of my symptoms. With her assistance, I learned how to nourish my body with appropriate nutrition and gain control over my health. I mended my body and brought my hormones into equilibrium, drastically altering the course of my life. The experience underscored the significance of assisting others who may be lacking guidance and answers, and I consequently enrolled in Doctor of Naturopathy school. Eventually, I earned certification as an Integrative Health Practitioner, thereby equipping me with the tools necessary to guide individuals toward the identification and resolution of the sources of their symptoms.

My aspiration is to facilitate the empowerment of individuals in taking charge of their well-being, while furnishing them with the requisite resources to undertake their individual paths toward healing.