Passei a última década imersa na busca pela cura — não apenas para mim, mas por todas as pessoas a quem foi dito que “está tudo bem”, mesmo quando o corpo claramente diz o contrário.

O meu trabalho como Consultora de Nutrição Funcional está alicerçado tanto em investigação científica como em experiência vivida, recorrendo a princípios da medicina funcional, medicina integrativa e ortomolecular, enriquecido pela minha formação como instrutora certificada de yoga. Após uma experiência de parto traumática, desenvolvi Long COVID, intoxicação por bolores e uma infeção persistente resistente a antibióticos. Apesar de uma série de ressonâncias magnéticas, ecografias e consultas com especialistas, ninguém conseguia explicar a pulsação constante no fígado, o cansaço acumulado, as dores articulares e pélvicas, a pressão sinusal, a neuropatia, as quebras semanais semelhantes a uma gripe, ou a lista crescente de sintomas autoimunes. As análises não eram conclusivas. Os diagnósticos, vagos. E, no entanto, o meu corpo gritava por ajuda.

So I turned inward—and outward—toward the healing traditions and frameworks that honor the body’s complexity. I devoured books, functional nutrition training, and emerging research on the microbiome, genetics, inflammation, and detoxification.

With herbal medicine, healing foods, and targeted natural supplements, I slowly began to unravel the inflammation and layers of imbalance, restoring energy, clarity, and connection to my body. I went from barely able to get out of bed to rebuilding a life rooted in strength and presence.

That experience changed everything. It showed me how many people are falling through the cracks of the healthcare system—especially here in Portugal, where environmental toxins like mold exposure is pervasive and rarely discussed.

Beyond environmental influences, I’ve come to see how our genetics and the richness of our microbiome shape everything from detox capacity to immune resilience to the various symptoms we experience from the same exposures. Healing isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey—it’s the quiet, patient process of listening to your body’s story and carefully assembling the pieces.

Coming from the U.S. and having lived in several countries around the world, I bring a global, cross-cultural lens to everything I do. That same philosophy now informs both my healing practice and my work as Co-founder of Cultivate, a Brazilian-Japanese restaurant in Lisbon rooted in local, sustainable, and health-conscious ingredients, where we create intentional, communal meals that celebrate the healing power of food and connection.

With a background in anthropology, visual storytelling, and entrepreneurship—including six years running my own tech startup in community building—I approach health with curiosity, creativity, and a deep respect for each person’s lived experience. I’m currently part of an international community of functional nutrition practitioners, which allows me to share cases, gain insight, and seek guidance when a client’s path forward isn’t immediately clear.