Transform your story of health- one season at a time

Guiding you through natural rhythms of body, mind, & spirit for lasting wellness

Meet Kris

CNT/ NThP/ QVC/ Herbalist

Just like these young plants, our health has the power to renew itself when given the right care and environment. My work as a Certified Nutrition Therapist, Herbalist, Qigong Vitality Coach, and Naturopathic Therapy Practitioner is rooted in helping you reconnect with natural rhythms of body, mind and spirit. Together, we'll cultivate lasting wellness- one season at a time.

How I Can Support You

Certified Nutrition Therapies

Personalized nutrition plans for balanced energy and whole body health

Herbalism

Using plant wisdom to restore Harmony and support vitality

Qigong Vitality Coaching

Gentle movement and breath work to renew energy and reduce stress

Naturopathic Therapies Practical tools for healing through natural methods and lifestyle shifts

Sesonal Health Programs

12 month and 6 month paths aligned with nature's rhythms

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Wellness isn't a destination, it's a way of moving with the seasons

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Kris has helped me so much with natural support for my health. She guided me with nutrients for my thyroid, herbs that gave me more energy and even teas that made me feel cared for. She always takes the time to listen and share what will really help me.

-Janine N.

Kris has taught me a lot about nutrition and how different foods and nutrients affect the body. Our conversations helped me understand what's really healthy and gave me ideas I could use for myself and even share with my family. She makes things simple and easy to follow.

-Dan C.

Kris makes nutrition easy to understand and is always encouraging. When I shared about my boxing hand injuries, she offered nutrients and exercises that gave me hope for healing. Her support and care mean a lot.

-Karen

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Rhythms of Health

As November settles into its quiet middle weeks, the body begins to crave warmth, rest, and steady grounding. This is the season of nourishment — not just through food, but through gentleness, slowness, and tending your inner fire.

This week, let yourself:
✨ Enjoy warm, comforting meals that support digestion
✨ Create small pockets of stillness in your day
✨ Lean into rituals that bring you back into your body
✨ Notice the way your energy naturally softens and turns inward

Late autumn reminds us that replenishment is a form of strength. When we nourish our inner hearth now, we enter winter rooted, steady, and deeply supported.

#SeasonalLiving #HolisticWellness #NourishYourself #AutumnEnergy #Grounding #HolisticNutrition #MindBodySpirit #SeasonalHealth #HealthyMindHealthyMatter

As the light softens and the air grows still, November invites us inward — not in isolation, but in integration.

This is a time to pause, breathe, and acknowledge how far you’ve come.
🌿 What lessons are ready to settle into your roots?
🌿 What can be released before winter’s quiet?

When we honor the natural pull toward reflection, we make space for renewal to grow.
Light a candle, pour a cup of tea, and let your thoughts wander. The earth reminds us that slowing down is part of growth.

#SeasonalLiving #HolisticHealth #MindfulMoments #AutumnWisdom #SeasonalWellness #HolisticNutrition #NatureRhythms #Grounding #InnerGrowth #HealthyMindHealthyMatter

🌿 Reconnect to Nature’s Rhythm — One Season at a Time 🌿

Are you ready to slow down, realign, and nourish your body, mind, and spirit through the wisdom of the seasons?

My Seasonal Health Program offers two flexible paths:
✨ 12-Month Journey — a full cycle through nature’s changing rhythm, with monthly guidance, rituals, and seasonal insights.
🍂 6-Month Path — a gentle introduction for those who want to start small while still experiencing meaningful transformation.

Both programs weave together nutrition, herbal wisdom, mindfulness, and natural living—helping you restore balance and flow with the world around you.

🌱 Learn to eat, move, and live with the seasons, not against them.
🌕 Reconnect with the natural cycles that sustain us.
🌻 Reclaim a sense of harmony from within.

Visit www.healthymindhealthymatter.us or email contact@healthymindhealthymatter.org to begin your journey.

#SeasonalWellness #HolisticLiving #MindBodySpirit #NaturalRhythms #HolisticNutrition #SeasonalHealth #WellnessJourney #MindfulLiving #ReconnectWithNature #HealthyMindHealthyMatter

October’s final days remind us to slow down and truly savor the moment. 🌿
The scent of cinnamon, the crackle of leaves, the glow of golden light — each one a gentle invitation to be present.

This week, take a mindful pause.
✨ Light a candle and breathe in the scent of the season.
✨ Step outside and notice the colors shifting.
✨ Enjoy warmth, comfort, and gratitude for all that’s grown this year.

🍁 Every season offers something to be felt — this one asks us to linger.

#SeasonalLiving #AutumnWellness #HolisticHealth #SeasonalRhythms #MindfulLiving #FallEnergy

In the quiet moments of fall, nature teaches us to pause. 🍂
The trees let go of what they no longer need, and the world begins to soften — inviting us to do the same.

This week is about finding beauty in stillness.
🌿 Step outside and watch the light shift through the trees.
🌿 Take a few deep breaths before your next task.
🌿 Reflect on what you’re ready to release before winter’s rest.

Stillness isn’t emptiness — it’s where renewal begins. ✨

#SeasonalLiving #HolisticHealth #AutumnWellness #MindfulLiving #SeasonalHealth #NatureReflection

As the light softens and the air cools, our bodies begin craving warmth, grounding, and depth. 🌿
Autumn reminds us that nourishment isn’t only what we eat — it’s how we rest, how we breathe, and what we choose to hold close.

This week, invite comfort into your meals and your life:
✨ Roast root vegetables
✨ Sip warm teas or broths
✨ Take time for quiet reflection

What’s one thing that truly nourishes you this season? 🍂

#SeasonalLiving #HolisticHealth #AutumnWellness #FallFoods #SeasonalEating #MindfulLiving

October arrives with a shift toward introspection. 🍂
The morning dew reveals webs strung between branches and grasses — reminders of how everything is connected, both seen and unseen.

This month invites us to slow down, notice the patterns that hold us, and honor the ways we’re woven into nature and community. 🌿

✨ What connections — inner or outer — are you feeling more deeply as fall unfolds?

#SeasonalHealth #SeasonalLiving #HolisticHealth #NatureWellness #OctoberEnergy

Fall invites us to slow down and notice. 🍁
The crisp scent of leaves, the comfort of spices, the glow of candlelight — these small details ground us and remind us that change can be beautiful.

By engaging our senses — sight, smell, taste, touch — we strengthen our connection to the season and to ourselves. 🌿
This week, I invite you to create a simple ritual: light a candle, brew a spiced tea, or step outside and breathe in the cool air. Let your senses anchor you in the present moment.

✨ What scent or sight says “fall” to you right now?

#SeasonalHealth #SeasonalLiving #HolisticHealth #AutumnWellness #NatureConnection

Like the birds preparing to migrate, this season asks us to pause and notice what needs to shift within us. What habits, patterns, or emotions are ready to move on — and what strengths do we want to carry forward into the next season?"

Journal Prompt:
Take 10–15 minutes to reflect on these questions:

Where in my life do I feel the pull of transition?

What do I need to release in order to move forward with more ease?

What inner resources can I trust to guide me, the way instinct guides the birds?

💫 Let your words flow without editing — just notice what rises up.

September marks a threshold, a season of movement, preparation, and instinctual shift. 🍂
Like migrating birds, we’re invited to align with nature’s rhythm of transition, balancing nourishment, letting go, and preparing for what lies ahead.

✨ It’s not about rushing forward—it’s about listening deeply, honoring the call of change, and finding steadiness in the shift.

What signs of seasonal change are you noticing around you? 🌍

#SeasonalHealth #HolisticHealth #SeasonalRhythms #NatureWellness

August’s Quiet Shift

August isn’t quite summer, and it’s not yet fall — it’s the subtle in-between. The light softens, evenings feel cooler, and the air carries a hint of change.

Spend time outside this month and you’ll start to notice these early shifts long before the leaves turn. This is the perfect moment to ground, heal, release what you no longer need, and prepare for the slower seasons ahead.

#SeasonalHealth #NatureConnection #LateSummer #SeasonalShift #MindfulLiving #SeasonalWellness #Grounding

August isn't just the end of summer—it's the beginning of something deeper.
Right now, the season is quietly changing. You can feel it in the cooler mornings, the early yellow leaves, the hush on the trails.

This week's seasonal health focus is all about grounding.
We're easing away from raw, airy foods and gently returning to warm, cooked nourishment that supports digestion and transitions the body for the months ahead.

✨ A little sweetness, a little bitterness, a little earthiness—these are the flavors of late summer.
✨ Try sautéed squash, herbal broths, lightly cooked stone fruits, or a splash of ginger tea.
✨ Tune in to what your body is already asking for.

You don’t need to overhaul your whole life. Just start here—one grounding meal, one moment of quiet, one step outside to notice the change.

#SeasonalHealth #LateSummerWisdom #GroundingFoods #HolisticWellness #NatureBasedLiving #FoodAsMedicine #AugustEnergy

Something new is growing…

I’ve been quietly working on a seasonal wellness program that brings you back to your senses—grounded, connected, and in rhythm with nature.

Starting this August, I’ll be sharing weekly insights, reflections, and gentle practices to help you realign your health with the natural world. Think of it as a path back to yourself—through the seasons, through the earth, through the body.

🌿 Follow along each week, or message me if you’d like early access to the full program. This is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, scattered, or out of sync—and wants to find a more grounded, nourishing rhythm again.

Your healing doesn’t have to be harsh. Nature already knows the way.

#SeasonalLiving #GroundedWellness #NatureAndHealth #LateSummerHealing #RootedRhythms #IntuitiveHealth #SeasonalWisdom #WellnessProgram

Sleep is not just a nighttime event—it's a full-body process, deeply tied to how we nourish ourselves.

In both ancient healing systems and modern science, we see this truth:
🌿 A calm nervous system is the gateway to restful sleep.
🍲 And food is one of our most powerful tools for calming the body.

Some nutrients that support sleep naturally: ✨ Magnesium – calms muscles and nerves (leafy greens, seeds, oats)
✨ Tryptophan – supports melatonin and serotonin (pumpkin seeds, oats, tahini)
✨ Calcium – helps regulate sleep cycles (sesame, almonds, leafy greens)
✨ B vitamins – support the nervous system (whole grains, beans, nutritional yeast)

Add in calming herbs like skullcap, chamomile, lemon balm, or a nightly oatstraw infusion, and you’re offering your body exactly what it’s asking for: safety, stillness, and nourishment.

💤 Sleep is not a battle—it’s a return.

#feedyoursleep #holisticnutrition #sleepsupport #nervoussystemhealth #foodasmedicine #naturalrhythms #calmingfoods #mindbodyspirit #healthymindhealthymatter

🌳 New Podcast Episode!
What if trees could teach us how to heal?

In Episode 1 of Body, Mind, and Tao, I explore the secret life of forests and how trees communicate, support each other, and mirror the kind of health we need in our own lives—calm, connected, and in rhythm with nature. 🌿

🎧 Listen now on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/1F8AYvOz7lMDGLtRzDBQig

📖 Inspired by The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
• Book: bit.ly/trees-bookshop
• Audiobook: bit.ly/trees-audible

Let nature guide your wellness journey.

#BodyMindAndTao #HolisticHealth #SeasonalWellness #TreeWisdom #TaoistHealth #NatureHeals #TheHiddenLifeOfTrees #MindBodySpirit #PodcastLaunch

The Art of Slowing Down 🌙
Good sleep doesn’t start at bedtime—it starts at sunset.
Each small choice signals your body: it’s safe to rest.

🍵 Sip something warm
🕯️ Dim the lights
🌿 Breathe into stillness

You don’t need to force sleep.
Just soften the edges of your day—and let your rhythm return.

#reclaimrest #eveningrituals #holistichealth #sleeptips #yinenergy #mindbodyconnection #healthymindhealthymatter

Did you know that ancient cultures viewed sleep as sacred—and even healing?

Long before sleep was seen as a luxury or something to push through, traditional systems like Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and even early Western herbalism understood that deep rest was essential for regeneration, balance, and emotional well-being.

🌀 In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), sleep is tied to the Yin energy—cool, still, inward—and the body’s organ clock. Waking at certain times of night may even signal imbalances in specific organs like the liver or lungs.

🌿 Herbs like jujube, passionflower, and chamomile were traditionally used to support this restful Yin, calm the Shen (spirit), and ease the body into natural sleep rhythms.

🍒 Today, modern science confirms it: poor sleep affects everything from blood sugar to mental health. Nutrients like magnesium, calcium, and tryptophan support melatonin production and muscle relaxation.

But perhaps the most ancient idea of all? ✨ Sleep is not a problem to solve—it’s a rhythm to honor.

This July, I’ll be sharing ancient and modern tools to help you reconnect with your natural rhythm for deeper, more restorative sleep.

💤 Let’s bring rest back to its rightful place in wellness.

Something new is coming...

Body, Mind and Tao — my new podcast — launches this Friday!

It’s a space to slow down, reflect, and explore holistic wellness through Taoist wisdom, nature’s rhythm, and gentle insight.

I can’t wait to share it with you. Stay tuned for the first episode and listen link this Friday! 🌿

As we close out this month’s focus on Inner Calm and Connecting to Yourself, I invite you to reflect on this:
🕊️ True rest begins long before our head meets the pillow.

The small moments of calm we create during the day — a deep breath, a mindful pause, a moment of honest connection with ourselves — are seeds. And those seeds grow into the kind of deep, nourishing sleep we long for.

Next month, we’ll explore Sleep — not just as a nightly event, but as part of a natural rhythm that supports our well-being.

✨ Until then, I encourage you to carry the calm you’ve cultivated into your evenings. Let it gently guide you toward rest.

💬 What small act of calm helps you most before bed? Share below!

#InnerCalm #SelfConnection #SleepHealth #NaturalRhythms #MindfulLiving

The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year, and a turning point. It's a powerful time to pause, reflect and realign.Your nervous system thrives when you pause with the rhythms of nature. Take a pause and let the sunlight in.

Men, your health deserves attention too!
Grab this free mini guide I made- practical, natural tips to support your energy, strength and focus.

💪 Easy to read

🌱No fluff

🔥 Actionable steps

👉 Tap the link in my bio to get the link!

#MensHealth #MensWellness #NaturalLiving #HealthyMatters

Happy Father's Day and Men's Health Month to ALL of you, you deserve to be remembered, cared for and honored! ⭐

June is Men’s Health Month — and with Father’s Day coming up, it’s the perfect time to honor the men in our lives with something deeper than socks and tools.

💪 This month is about replenishing strength, not just pushing through.
😌 It’s about relaxing with purpose, restoring energy, and fueling the body with real nourishment.

Here are 3 simple ways to support men’s wellness right now:

1. Magnesium-rich foods like pumpkin seeds & dark leafy greens for muscle recovery and better sleep

2. Ashwagandha or Rhodiola — great herbs for stamina & stress resilience

3. Make time for stillness — even 10 minutes outside can reset the nervous system

Let’s celebrate strength and restoration this season. 🌿

🧔‍♂️ Stay tuned — I’ve got a free wellness guide just for men coming next week!

#MensHealthMonth #FathersDay #StrengthAndStamina #HealthyMindHealthyMatter

Here's a link to my latest blog on the calmness we need to come home to on a daily basis to connect to ourselves. I will be exploring this subject in webinar in the near future, stay tuned for day and time to join me on this exploration of the silence that gives balance to our hectic lives.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1H4pcis6QJ/
#silenceindailypractice #Qigong #meditation #healthymindhealtjymatter

Lately I've been reconnecting with simple practices to calm my nervous system and feel centered again.
🪷Lighting incense 🧘meditation in silence ☯️ practicing slow, mindful Qigong.

These practices aren't just relaxation- they help regulate the nervous system, calm racing thoughts and bring you back into your body. When life feels chaotic, grounding into a ritual can feel grounded 💫
If you're feeling scattered or overstimulated try this:

➡️ Light something that smells earthy ( incense, sage or cedar)
➡️ Turn off distractions for 10 mins.
➡️let your breath lead. Move or sit. JUST be.

You don't have to do everything at once - just pick one and let it guide you back to yourself. Your body knows how to heal when you give it space.
💬 What's your go to grounding ritual, I'd love to hear it.
#mindbodybalance #nervoussystemhealing #Qigong #meditationpractices #groundingritual #holisticliving #healthymindhealthymatter

Nature is so amazing! We are one of those amazing things in nature.

Some great ideas for health boosting drinks!

https://youtu.be/7KxRVMahhjU?si=F8t02tG0akqO11a9

Even though I think walking in nature like in the woods or on a trail through mountains or canyons is the ultimate for health, I like this a lot for city dwelling. I'd say being in nature and Qigong in general are kind of tied in benefit and then walking on a treadmill or something like that is secondary in benefits. I've come to the point where I look at whole body benefits not just physical. I've been in that thought pattern for a long time but new experiences I have had layered more understanding of it on that I know it is correct

https://www.youtube.com/live/mJPMPt_hOBU?si=HxPcGMclb2MAWxrD

https://youtu.be/xP71mhuOcJo?si=ZVFBAQ2wkS917ShS

https://youtu.be/w2mAB_IS71s?si=lYl2dNmKk-9ysDV7

https://youtu.be/P0BBeUYT-gs?si=uH-49-vMNtolEjDY

https://youtu.be/Cz2IXHM9P1I?si=OvywsiWFLrXJt1w6

https://youtu.be/TOAlB1YiD_Y?si=o-91aXleBbHT84Av

You may not do a homestead, not everyone is cut out for that. You can do a container garden, support a local CSA,and be more mindful of anything else you can do for yourself.

https://youtu.be/lDuy_NqW_mQ?si=kDlIhP8XfOnod_E0

https://youtu.be/8UyXvy_1R6c?si=O5ln87wIbSHPr3L1

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