On February 17th, 2025, I felt like I was losing all hope.

My midwife looked at me mid-ultrasound and said, “EJ, I’m so sorry… there’s no heartbeat.” My heart was shattered.

But really, my story started long before that.

Since my early 20s, my hormones had been trying to get my attention. In college, my periods would vanish for months and then return with pain so intense I’d end up in urgent care begging for relief. Eventually, I began to focus on my lifestyle, my out-of-control stress levels, and with the support of an incredible herbalist (my Mom) - my body began to heal. My cycles were regular, the pain was manageable, and although there is always more work to do, I felt strong and healthy.

After getting married in 2023, my husband and I were so excited to start growing our family. But months passed with negative test after negative test. Still, I believed healing was possible. And on May 14th, 2024, my biggest prayer was answered: a positive pregnancy test.

We were overjoyed… until seven weeks later, I experienced my first miscarriage.
Then came another pregnancy. Another loss at 8 weeks.
And then a third…gone at 9 weeks.

Three babies. Three heartbreaks.

This journey has changed everything.

When I graduated from PA school in 2019, I wanted more tools to help my patients. I spent the next five years training in a functional medicine practice, and eventually becoming a certified functional medicine provider.

I studied the books, memorized the protocols, attended every lecture and conference I could. But I didn’t understand suffering the way I do now.

I may not share your exact diagnosis, but I know what it feels like when your body feels like the enemy… when healing seems impossible… when hope feels out of reach.

God brought me here.
Healing in Hope is for my babies in heaven: Caleb, April, and Hope. It’s for my husband. For the midwives and incredible providers who held me through my darkest moments. And yes, for my goldendoodle, Willow.

If you’re walking a path like mine - if your body feels broken or your hormones aren’t cooperating - I’d be honored to walk alongside you.