Hi, I'm Michelle
I'm a certified health coach, wife, mom, gardener, backpacker, dental professional, and passionate student of nutrition and lifestyle medicine.
For more than 20 years, I have been fascinated by the incredible ability of the human body to heal when given the right conditions.
Today, I help women simplify healthy living through whole-food, plant-based nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and practical habits that support vibrant health.
I believe our bodies were created to heal, and that many of the chronic health struggles we face today are not simply the inevitable result of aging. While no single diet is a cure-all, I have seen firsthand how powerful lifestyle changes can be in transforming health, energy, and quality of life.
My mission is simple: to help people feel empowered, hopeful, and equipped to take meaningful steps toward better health.
Why I Care So Much About Health
About 15 years ago, a patient walked into the dental office where I was working wearing a bright orange t-shirt that read, "Got Carrots?"
My first thought was, "Maybe she owns horses!"
When I asked her about it, she told me she was following something called the Hallelujah Diet. She explained that she ate a lot of raw plant foods, drank fresh juices, had cut sugar and processed food from her diet, and had completely reversed a serious health condition she had struggled with for years.
She spoke about eating the foods God created for us and shared story after story of people who had regained their health through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and I couldn't stop thinking about our conversation.
That bright orange t-shirt ended up changing the course of my life.
My Eyes Were Opened
I went home and started researching everything I could find.
The more I learned, the more fascinated I became.
Shortly afterward, someone close to me was diagnosed with colon cancer. My research intensified as I searched for ways to support their health journey. What I discovered introduced me to an entirely new world of nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and stories of people overcoming serious chronic illnesses.
At the time, I had always assumed diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune conditions were largely determined by genetics, aging, or bad luck.
Learning that lifestyle could play such a significant role was both exciting and eye-opening.
I became an avid student of nutrition, reading books, watching documentaries, attending health summits, and learning from physicians, researchers, and health educators from around the world.
My Own Health Journey
Although health had become a major interest of mine, everything became personal in April 2018.
I discovered a lump in my breast, and it wasn’t going away.
I will never know with certainty what it was because I chose not to pursue the traditional route and instead gave myself 6 months; if it didn’t resolve, I would pursue further testing. What I do know is that finding it got my attention.
Immediately.
I decided to fully commit to the healthiest lifestyle I knew.
I transitioned to a whole-food, plant-exclusive diet overnight and eventually moved to a fully raw approach for a season while healing.
Within two weeks, the arthritis-like pain in my hip disappeared.
The severe pain in my thumb disappeared.
My lifelong asthma stopped flaring.
My energy increased dramatically.
My anxiety improved.
I lost weight naturally.
And after approximately four months, I could no longer feel the lump.
I share this experience not as medical advice, but simply as my personal story and the event that deepened my commitment to understanding the role lifestyle can play in health.
Health Is About More Than Avoiding Disease
One of the greatest gifts this lifestyle has given me isn't simply feeling well.
It's the ability to fully participate in the life God has given me.
It means spending an afternoon in the garden without running out of energy. It means hiking mountain trails and carrying a backpack into places that take my breath away.
It means waking up excited for the day ahead. It means having the energy to serve others, encourage those who are struggling, and show up for what matters most.
For me, that's what vibrant health is really about.
A Lifelong Dream fulfilled
As someone who lived with asthma for most of my life, I spent many years simply assuming I would always tire more easily than other people. I could still hike and stay active, but I rarely thought of myself as someone who would one day carry a backpack into the mountains and spend days out in the wilderness.
That's why reaching the summit of Mt. San Gorgonio meant so much to me. It wasn't just about standing on top of a mountain. It was about realizing that the body God gave me was capable of far more than I had once believed.
Moments like that remind me that vibrant health isn't about perfection. It's about opening doors to experiences, adventures, and opportunities that might otherwise feel out of reach.
Today, in our mid-50s and early 60s, we are stronger, healthier, and more active than we have ever been.
That is one of the reasons I care so deeply about helping others discover what is possible.
Why Green Food Crush Exists
Over the years, I noticed something.
Many people genuinely want to improve their health, but they are overwhelmed by conflicting information.
They don't know where to start.
They don't know what to believe.
And often, they don't realize how much influence their daily habits can have on how they feel.
Many have quietly accepted that feeling tired, inflamed, overweight, dependent on medications, or simply “not feeling like themselves” is just a normal part of getting older.
I don’t believe that has to be the end of the story.
I created Green Food Crush to simplify the process.
Here you'll find practical information about nutrition, lifestyle medicine, plant-based eating, gut health, movement, sleep, mindset, and faith-based encouragement.
My goal is not perfection.
My goal is progress.
Small daily choices, repeated consistently, can create remarkable results over time.
I'm Here to Help
If you're feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsure where to begin, you're not alone.
I've spent years studying nutrition and helping others implement healthy habits.
Whether you're looking to increase your energy, improve your health, lose weight, reduce inflammation, or simply feel better in your own body, I would be honored to help.
You can explore the blog, download resources, or reach out for coaching support.
I'd love to walk alongside you on your journey.