Hi,
I am Diane Sanders, Certified AIP Coach, CFHC, founder, and dream builder of A Path to Living. I am so happy you are here to discover how you can be the greatest version of yourself through AIP and Functional Health and Wellness Coaching.
How I Embarked on a Path to Wholeness: My 39-Year Journey in Holistic Health
For over three decades, I’ve dedicated my life to the realms of holistic health, food, and fitness. My journey began with a deep passion for various fitness forms, ranging from Callanetics and Pilates to more dynamic activities like weight training, yoga, walking, biking, and kickboxing. Fitness for me was never just about staying in shape; it was a way of life.
Culinary Delights: Food as a Healing Tool
As an avid foodie, I’ve always viewed the kitchen as a magical playground. My approach to food goes beyond mere sustenance. I see it as a powerful means of healing, an avenue to connect with loved ones, and a source of culinary delights that must always taste “OMG Delicious!”
Facing Personal Health Challenges: My Battle with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and MTHFR
In 2016, my life took a challenging turn. I began experiencing extreme fatigue, painful joints, and significant weight gain quickly – symptoms that severely impacted my lifestyle and happiness. After enduring these symptoms for two years and attributing them to perimenopause, I was finally diagnosed at the age of 51 with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, and Compound MTHFR Genetic Mutation. These diagnoses marked a pivotal moment in my life.
A Deep Dive into Healing and Education
Determined to find solutions, I delved deep into the world of autoimmune diseases, genetics, and their impact on daily life and management. The staggering statistics on autoimmune conditions, especially their prevalence among women, drove me to seek ways to manage the symptoms and ease the immune system’s attack. I explored nutrient-dense diets, self-care practices, proper sleep, and supplementation, which guided me toward a healthier lifestyle. The changes I made helped me to regain the verve and joy of food, fun, and family, despite my conditions.
Qualifications and Commitment to Helping Others
My journey led me to become an AIP Certified Coach and a Certified Functional Health Coach. I am completing my studies to become a NASM Personal Trainer and a PN1 (Precision Nutrition) Coach as well. A Path to Living was founded as an initiative dedicated to helping others reclaim their health.
My Promise to You
My experiences have fueled my passion for serving others, helping them take control of their health and live optimally. I promise each of my clients unwavering support: I believe in you, understand you, and have walked in your shoes. Together, we can unlock the doors to a healthier, more fulfilling life.
What is an AIP and Functional Health Coach?
Just in case you were wondering … an AIP and Functional Health and Wellness Coach is an individual who guides you down a path to achieving a healthier, happier life by seeking root causes of dis-ease and imbalances you may be experiencing.
By providing resources and encouragement, we (you + me) work together to bring clarity, compassion, and balance to your life. Through education on how to achieve better eating habits, learning how to speak to your physician so they will hear you, resolving sleep problems, balancing hormone and thyroid issues, increasing favorable “re-creation” time, and resolving negative self-beliefs, we will bring about long-lasting, positive changes … I believe in you. I believe you can and will become the most Bombdiggity version of yourself!
Please let me know when you are ready to begin YOUR journey to Wholeness. I am here and ready to serve you. Have more questions? Please send me a note at hello@apathtoliving.com and I will get back to you as quickly as possible.
Be Happy. Be Blessed. Be Bombdiggity!