--- title: "Testimonials" entity: "page" canonical_url: "https://www.insightfuledgecoaching.com/testimonials" markdown_url: "https://www.insightfuledgecoaching.com/llms/page/testimonials" lastmod: "2026-09-19T17:54:35.084Z" --- Testimonials # Words from Women Who’ve Walked This Path Real experiences from real women — in their own words. Olga I’ve been working with Dr. Kristi for the last 3 years. Before I found her, I was feeling fatigued, bloated, concerned with hair loss, skin problems, and weight gain. I felt frustrated and devastated by not having a clear understanding of what was going on in my body and how to address it. All my conventional labs kept coming back “normal.” There was not much help I was getting from my conventional healthcare providers and I continued to feel unwell. When I started working with Dr. Kristi, right away she ordered comprehensive functional lab tests, provided treatment protocols with affordable yet effective supplements, and offered ongoing communication. She took the time to listen and understand all of my health concerns and background. She was very patient through my process of change, which is not an easy process. I appreciated her guidance and help along the way. The comprehensive functional lab tests were an eye-opener. For years, I’d been wondering if I was suffering from an underlying illness. These labs took the guesswork out and showed that I needed to change my lifestyle. Dr. Kristi also helped me with my perimenopausal symptoms. My menstrual cycle had stopped, and I wondered if I was headed into menopause sooner than I’d expected. It was a stressful experience to wonder if that’s what was happening. After she reviewed my labs, she assured me that there were many healing possibilities to regulate my body and menstrual cycle. I trusted her guidance and she was right. After just one month of following her treatment protocol, my menstrual cycle and hormonal balance were restored. Through working with Dr. Kristi, I’ve learned that while my body is healthier than I originally thought, I’m very sensitive to changes in my daily life and routine. When I don’t eat healthy, get exercise, sleep sufficient hours, I immediately feel unwell. I’ve learned that the quality of supplements makes a difference and provides much-needed support for the body to be at its best. I appreciated having an educated, trained professional provide me with personalized treatment recommendations that worked great for my body. With my unpredictable schedule, I liked the convenience and flexibility of TeleHealth. I appreciated that Dr. Kristi initially focused on addressing the foundational essentials of healthy eating, exercise and improving daily lifestyle habits. Dr. Kristi is personable, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. It is incredibly valuable that she educates and follows up to make sure I understand what’s happening. I highly recommend Dr. Kristi for someone who wants an integrative approach to thoroughly resolving their health concerns. Kimberly Before seeing Dr. Kristi, I began to go through perimenopause but didn’t realize it. I noticed I was gaining weight and no matter how hard I tried, it wouldn’t come off. I would do fasting and I still gained weight. I am 5’2” so a 5 lb weight gain puts me up a size in clothing, and it was challenging to buy new clothes every few months. Over a few years, I gained 35 lbs and to make matters worse, I developed fluid retention and pain in my legs and feet. Compression stockings did not help this edema. I had terrible insomnia, wired and yet tired. I had several gallbladder attacks, severe constipation that led to gastroparesis (paralysis of the GI tract), massive hair loss, migraine headaches, hot flashes all day and night, joint aches, and worsening vision. The doctors told me my prescription had not changed but that I just had “dry eyes”. During this time, I also suffered from crippling depression, brain fog, inability to concentrate, and horrible memory loss. My depression was so bad I would cry uncontrollably several days every two weeks and couldn’t figure out why. I worked full-time as an RN in the ER, and I remember one day having a crying spell so bad I had to leave work because I couldn’t cope anymore. On the drive home, I was so despondent and felt completely hopeless. I would go to my mainstream doctors, hoping for some answers or relief. They ordered labs but missed the elevated TSH markers (hypothyroid) but instead tried to put me on statin medications for my high cholesterol. My monthly cycles were extremely irregular and I’d often bleed for weeks on end. One of my mainstream doctors told me “menopause was like a second puberty and that bleeding like this was normal.” Western medicine had failed me multiple times at this point. I was so disappointed and frustrated. That day I left work and decided I needed another opinion - but this time from a functional medicine doctor. Fortunately, that’s when I found Dr. Kristi. She took the time to really listen to me, asked many specific questions, evaluated all of my symptoms, reviewed past lab test results, ordered new functional labs and more. I felt that she truly understood what was happening to me. She gave me a treatment plan with a variety of recommendations to provide both immediate and long-term relief for my GI Tract, my perimenopause symptoms, my low energy, my thyroid, my swelling and other symptoms. Within 1-2 weeks, I started to feel the dark cloud over my head lifting, my GI Tract became more regular, the edema in my legs and feet reduced, my energy increased, my perimenopause symptoms started to decrease and overall, I felt so much better! I’ve been seeing Dr. Kristi for over 4 years now and I’ve really appreciated the ongoing communication, the validation, the professional guidance, the compassion and the trust I feel in working with her. With Dr. Kristi, I feel heard and supported. The care I receive from Dr. Kristi is invaluable. Through working with her and receiving a functional medicine approach to care, I’ve been able to discontinue my thyroid medication, and the bio-identical hormones and I can honestly say that the depression, anxiety, gut irregularity and perimenopausal symptoms have resolved. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Kristi to anyone considering becoming a client! Sylvie I began working with Dr Kristi over 12 years ago, a few years after giving birth to twin boys at the age of 46. My hormones were completely out of balance. It was not so much the hot flashes, but the anger and anxiety that threw me out of balance. I did not understand what was happening to me. When I first spoke with her, I knew I found my doctor! Her demeanor was extremely kind, she listened with empathy and I could feel that helping others was her passion. She educated me on this very complex and terrifying topic. In a short time and after reviewing my labs together, she got me back to balance and feeling like a normal human being again. I simply cannot express how grateful I am for that. During the last 12 + years we have worked together, I lost my sister to breast cancer, went through a terrible divorce and most recently, my mom was diagnosed with dementia. Dr. Kristi’s support and guidance during these times have been invaluable. I now participate in her ongoing 6-month membership program (as I have different hormonal issues now) and absolutely love it! I look forward to our monthly Zoom appointments where we discuss my health concerns, lab tests and sometimes I fill her in on the stresses and joys of my life. She is extremely supportive and I always learn something new from her including her spiritual wisdom!!! I do not know what I would do without her and highly recommend working with her as she is very special! She will change your life in ways you could never imagine. Cami I came to Dr. Kristi after having tried all that I knew to alleviate symptoms that my regular doctor was calling “normal aging” in perimenopause. As a certified health coach, I was already familiar with the benefits of functional medicine as opposed to conventional medicine, so I decided to seek help from a naturopathic doctor. I found Dr. Kristi through the Institute of Functional Medicine (ifm.org) and signed up for her email newsletters. Her approach, philosophy and mindset to treating perimenopause aligned with mine, so I committed to one of her 6-month programs. The program as a whole has been extremely helpful to me, especially the lab tests. I appreciated the thoroughness of each of the tests, and the information explained through the results helped me understand what was happening in my body. I was initially skeptical about a program offered through Zoom appointments. I was concerned that it would be too impersonal but was pleasantly surprised that the virtual environment of TeleHealth did not detract from the intimate nature of our meetings. I felt that Dr. Kristi was present and attentive during our appointments, and I felt very comfortable sharing private information with her, which led to deeper conversations and revelations. She is a skilled listener and her protocols are “whole person” oriented and far beyond diet and exercise (yet those are essential), and she delivered without judgment. She truly meets you where you’re at with grace and space, and addresses all aspects of health – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. I was surprised that I had made such progress throughout the 6 month program and there was never a point where I felt like I had to do anything abrupt or “cold turkey”. I simply followed the protocols and made the small but steady changes that added up to quite a lot over the months. I love the supplements and other treatments she recommends. I’ve found them helpful in reducing stress and calming my body and mind so I can make choices that are good for me today and for future health goals. I would (and have) highly recommend Dr. Kristi to anyone ready to make changes in their life and ones that will have a lasting impact. Kathleen I found Dr Kristi after experiencing a scary health issue in a foreign country. Upon returning home I wanted a doctor who could help me understand what had happened and would help me get my health in order. I signed up for the six-month transformation program and learned SO much about my health and body. Dr Kristi ordered tests that my primary care doctors had never suggested or offered. With Dr Kristi’s guidance, I restored my health and began exercising and eating properly. I learned about food sensitivities and got my hormones in balance. I’m now completely hooked on my new routine and I feel great. Dr Kristi helped me through a scary and difficult time and I am grateful. Jennifer My experience with the 6-support program helped clarify my wellness goals by giving me the information and support I needed to continue my good health journey. You don’t have to have symptoms of illness to work with Dr. Kristi. She is an important part of my strategy to prevent health problems from arising. I recommended Dr. Kristi to several friends, and I recommend her to you. I am so glad I took the time to take care of myself. I continue to implement the protocols I learned from her. Jana I was looking for help with headaches and random gastrointestinal issues, as well as help with anxiety and depression. The primary doctors I had found, had no interest in the root causes of my issues. They were only able to suggest pain medication and not much else. That’s when I found Dr. Kristi. One of my favorite things was all the tests that Dr. Kristi provided. She was my guide in interpreting all the results, which usually lined up with her knowledge of what she thought my body already needed. I also loved the guidance clearly laid out each month, along with her knowledge of supplements personalized just for me. She was willing to push me out of my comfort zone, but also at a pace I was comfortable with. At the end of our time together, my symptoms had significantly improved. Martha I was struggling with a lot of issues related to menopause and was looking for a different approach from conventional medicine. After doing some online research, I am so happy that I came across Dr. Kristi. I completed the 6-support program and have gained so much more knowledge and insight on my health and well-being. The comprehensive functional lab tests were great! However, it is Dr. Kristi’s expertise and detailed explanation of all the results that make a big difference. With her guidance and treatment protocols, I have made so much progress throughout the time I worked with her. I will continue to implement the diet changes, the supplement recommendations and the extra encouragement and motivation to exercise. I highly recommend Dr. Kristi and the 6-month program. Nikki What I enjoyed most about working with Dr. Kristi was the in-depth, comprehensive functional lab tests. The tests were very informative, the explanations were clear, and the suggested recommendations were incredibly helpful. I believe that the functional medicine approach provides an overall picture of what is occurring with each person to get to the root cause and help them bring forth healing into their lives. Dr. Kristi is very easygoing, and emotionally supportive, and encourages you to use your intuition in your healing journey. Her kindness and guidance were greatly appreciated in my journey to wholeness. Your Turn ## Ready to write your own story? 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