I'm just going to say it: being a mom is hard.
You have a lot of tabs open in your brain that need to be prioritized - then reprioritized. Getting healthy and feeling your best? As a caregiver, it can be really difficult to make that a priority.
Here's the magic in nurse coaching: you have someone who knows the fundamentals of nutrition and wellness and can vet and debunk all of the wellness trends for you. Someone who can help you understand your own physiology and how it affects your day-to-day. You have someone holding you accountable with all of the tools for success. Someone teaching you how to JUST START - with the smallest, most attainable, incremental changes that will in time, lead to a BIG impact. Changes that eventually, feel effortless and automatic.
I'll meet you where you're at and help you navigate your own unique pathway to wellness. One that doesn't feel like yet another item on your to-do list. One that feels good. Because that's the whole point, right?
-Kaitlin
UPDATES & EVENTS
In practice, I have witnessed many families and individuals experience food insecurity. It’s no coincidence that this population is also one of the most at-risk for chronic illness.
Part of my mission with Upstream Roots is to improve knowledge of and access to clean, nutrient-dense food that supports both physical and mental health. I am currently working on a project that aims to learn more about both resources and barriers with an end-goal of improving access for all.
Please take a moment to complete the *ANONYMOUS* 4-question survey below if you are someone who has had experience with food insecurity and/or food resources (WIC, SNAP/EBT/food stamps, food pantries, etc.) either directly (self) or indirectly (i.e. clinician, social worker, community health worker, advocate etc.). Thank you for your help in improving equity of this fundamental need!
Take back your mornings
Stay tuned for the next
FREE 7-Day Morning Ritual Challenge
Each day of the week, we will add one new actionable habit (yes, even with little ones in tow!). By the end of the week, you will have built a sustainable set of morning rituals. Although I strongly recommend adherence to the challenge to reap full benefits, please understand that perfection is never the goal. Wellness is not linear. Life is unpredictable. Once you complete the challenge, let it serve as your blueprint to getting back on track after life happens. So, invite your favorite women to join you in taking control of your mornings. It's the perfect place to start.
-Kaitlin
Hi, I'm Kaitlin Girard
RN, BSN
Certified Functional Nutrition Informed Professional (CFNIP)
I'm a mother of two and a registered nurse, having spent most of my career thus far in the fields of perinatal and women's health. Throughout my own wellness journey and my time as a clinician, I have experienced the limitations in conventional medicine that hinder deep-rooted wellness and healing. I'm here to fill that gap - To help you find the joy in getting and staying well; to support you so that you can continue supporting the people you love.
Education and Certifications
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
PESI-Evergreen Certifications
Certified Functional Nutrition Informed Professional (CFNIP)
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Hormone Health Certificate
Using nutrition and holistic tools
for attainable and sustainable wellness
Helping women
- Support fertility naturally
- Manage stress
- Support mental health
- Increase energy levels
- Alleviate PMS
- Manage weight gain/loss
- Navigate menopause
- Improve digestive health
Why a nurse coach?
Nurses are trained to:
- Decode medical jargon
- Help you advocate for yourself in your provider's office
- Delve into the research with a critical eye
- Educate, empower and heal the WHOLE person
My services
I am based out of New Hampshire and hold a multi-state license. I am able to provide telehealth services to anyone residing in a state that participates with the NLC.
I provide highly individualized, actionable recommendations along with education to help you heal and thrive. Wellness is not one-size-fits-all. With bio-individuality and sustainability in mind, we work as a team to meet your wellness goals. During our sessions, you will learn about how your body works, what it might be asking for, and how to take care of yourself in a more intuitive way.
What is Functional Nutrition?
Tools for wellbeing
Functional nutrition is a holistic approach to food choices that considers your overall health and lifestyle. It's about using "food as medicine" and addressing the root cause of symptoms with the knowledge that key nutrients can have an immense therapeutic effect. I will help you identify any areas of possible deficiency that could be affecting your areas of concern. Teaching points may include intuitive eating and how/when/what to eat in order to regulate your metabolism, nervous system, and hormone function.
I provide teaching and resources around mindfulness, meditation, exercise and movement, sleep hygiene, and more.
Is a nurse coach right for YOU?
You may be a candidate for holistic nurse coaching...
- If you feel that you are making healthy choices, but still don't FEEL healthy.
- If you hear so much noise in the wellness community and you're not even sure what "healthy choices" are anymore.
- If you are tired of "band-aids" and treating your symptoms, and would rather treat the root cause.
- If you are willing to do the work that will provide lifelong wellness for you and your family.