I’m Colleen!
By nature I’m a mama and wifey. I have 2 handsome boys (and 2 fur children) that keep me on my toes, and a true soul partner for a husband. As a family we love to get outside, travel, play games, read, have sleepovers, and build a whole lotta lego! We’ve created our own piece of paradise in Ontario, Canada, and even though winters can get a little long some years, we would never live anywhere else.
I have been involved with health + wellness for as long as I can remember. Whether it be as an athlete, student, student/athlete, or in my past work, it’s remained a consistent part of my life. Prior to having kids I worked as a personal trainer, nutrition consultant, and kinesiologist. I had big plans to return to work after my first pregnancy, but once I laid eyes on that tiny human, my fast paced, over-scheduled lifestyle became a distant memory.
Fast forward 2 years and I am an overwhelmed, anxious mama of 2. Day in and day out I struggled to manage a high maintenance toddler, colicky baby, and my own emotional health. My wellness was a deadly combination of little sleep, poor eating habits, and practically zero exercise. The boys were constantly sick, I was a hormonal mess, and my search for cleaner products to use in our home was frustrating to say the least! I knew we needed to make some serious changes to prioritize our family’s health, but I struggled to find answers and products that would really help us.
Enter oils!
After being first introduced to oils, I debated about getting started for a whole YEAR, until one day I realized we couldn’t live without them!
I don’t have the words to describe the impact doTERRA has had on our home. These oils have guided our family towards a healthier + happier lifestyle. We use them countless times throughout the day, and now I can’t imagine not having these natural tools at my fingertips to help us deal with whatever each day throws our way.
Our family experienced so many immediate benefits that I couldn't wait to start sharing them with (literally) everyone around me!
The impact essential oils have had on my life doesn’t end there. They were just the beginning of a whole new chapter for learning + practicing natural healing. This ever evolving phase has allowed me to deepen my knowledge, strengthen my intuition, grow confident in my abilities, and connect back to my body.
Along with the personal growth has come an incredible community of like-minded health seekers and healers that inspire me to get better each and every day. It really is true when they to surround yourself with people (and natural tools of course) who make you better. It’s my greatest hope that as we work together I can be one of those people for you!
If you’re down for honesty + vulnerability (and can handle my witty, and often dirty, sense of humour), stick with me. I’m not perfect, and I don’t want to be, and you shouldn’t either! Life is all about balance, and we’ll always be a work in progress. Let’s make a pact to swap the rigid restrictions + unattainable expectations, for manageable + enjoyable lifestyle (and mindset) shifts. Trust that you are following your own timeline and honour the season you’re in. The sooner we fall in love with the process, the easier the journey will become!
“And when you get to where you’re going, turn around and help her too. For there was a time, not long ago when she was you.”