Having trouble with post-surgical recovery? Discover 4 signs your body may be struggling to heal and how a functional medicine approach can help you recover fully and feel like yourself again.

Struggling after surgery? Discover how a personalized post-surgical recovery coaching session can help you manage pain, boost healing, and regain strength with expert support.

If you have an orthopedic surgery scheduled this year, what you do before surgery matters more than most people realize. Preparing your body, nervous system, and daily routines ahead of time can help reduce stress, support healing, and make recovery feel more manageable once surgery is behind you.

Four years ago, I walked into the operating room with two failing hips and a determination to get my life back. What followed wasn’t luck or a quick bounce-back. It was the result of thoughtful preparation, steady rehab, and the kind of mindset that turns a hard season into a turning point. Today, I’m stronger than I was before surgery, back to the activities I love, and more committed than ever to helping others navigate their own path to recovery. If you’re preparing for hip replacement surgery or healing from one, my hope is that this story shows what’s possible with the right support, clarity, and care.

Traveling with an injury does not have to feel overwhelming when you are dealing with pain or preparing for surgery. Small adjustments can make a big difference in how your body feels during and after your trip.

Preparing for or recovering from surgery during the holidays can feel like a lot. In this post, you will learn simple, realistic ways to support your body and nervous system so you can enjoy the season without sacrificing your healing. From food and movement to sleep and stress, small choices matter.

Most people think recovery starts after surgery—but the truth is, it begins long before you enter the operating room. From the food you eat to how you rest, move, and manage stress, your pre-surgery choices can make a huge difference in how well and how quickly you heal. In this post, I’ll share a step-by-step plan to help you get your body surgery-ready.

Optimize your post-op recovery with a whole-body approach. Discover how nutrition, inflammation management, sleep, and movement impact healing—and how to recover from orthopedic surgery faster, naturally.