Hi!  I am Ibeth Gutierrez!

I was born and raised in Colombia, South America but I have been living in the United States for 25 years.  I am married and have two adult children.

Before I moved to the United States, when I was very young I received the first diagnosis for an autoimmune disease. I was diagnosed with a second autoimmune disease after the birth of my second child about 18 years ago and after many years of unexplained symptoms.  It all happened accidentally when I had to find a new doctor and following my curiosity and interest I inquired at one of the health food stores that I visit, if they could direct me to a doctor with a more ample knowledge of thyroid disease and that is how I found a Functional Doctor.  Under his care I was able to understand that an imbalance of my immune system was the root cause of all my health challenges and that to recover my health and vitality it was crucial that I focus on my immune system.

And that is how diet and life style became my main target along with any other external factor that could be impacting my body: from environmental toxins to the kind of exercise that would be best suited to my changing needs.

At first, I felt overwhelmed with all the information and possibilities.  Also uncertain about where to start.  How would I know what was the best diet for me?  How I was going to implement an exercise routine when I felt that I could’t even exercise some days? Will I ever enjoy life again?

After some testing, food diaries and some experimentation I adopted the ancestral paleo diet template that, to my surprise, I found very well suited to my cultural background and habits.  I have been stable and perhaps in remission ever since.  

Autoimmunity does not have a cure and we may always have flare ups but we have the possibility to find balance and vitality amid the challenges.

As a Functional Health coach I can support you in your journey of implementing changes in your diet and life style that will fit your unique needs so you can have the health and vitality to create the life that you want to live, while avoiding or minimizing flare-ups.

It will be my pleasure to be able to help. I offer free consultations if you would like to explore the possibility of working together. 

I can also coach you in Spanish.

You can contact me directly to schedule an appointment or use the online booking.