At its essence, the Root Cause Protocol poses a fundamental question: Why is everyone so sick? This inquiry is indeed profound, prompting many of us to reflect on our own lives to get to the root reasons of why we don't feel so great. I have found that the answer lies not in a single approach or framework, but rather in a combination of more than several healing modalities that I'm integrating together into a larger Vibrational Medicine framework.

THE BIGGER PICTURE
We have a massive iron/copper imbalance happening from depleted soil that is wreaking havoc on all life forms. The Root Cause Protocol addresses this core mineral dysregulation that's making everyone sick.
At its essence, the Root Cause Protocol poses a fundamental question: Why is everyone so sick?
Morley Robbins, the founding researcher of the Root Cause Protocol, discovered the answer after working in the hospital industry for 32 years:
"I was fascinated by the number of people who just kept getting sick. Then what may appear to be a completely unrelated question, but it's absolutely tied in, is this idea of: Why do we have anemia on a planet that has 36% iron? Iron is the number one element on the planet." ~ Morley Robbins
Big answers were held by diving into a protein called ceruloplasmin, the master antioxidant protein on the planet that's supposed to have eight copper atoms inside it. When we don't have enough bioavailable copper to regulate iron, it creates oxidative stress and the illnesses that are besieging our hospitals and doctor's offices.
Definition of bioavailable copper: Copper that your body can actually absorb and use effectively. Think of it like the difference between having money in your wallet (bioavailable) versus having it locked in a safe you can't open (not bioavailable). You might have copper in your body, but if it's not in the right form or if other factors block it, your body can't use it to regulate iron and run essential functions.
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING UNDERNEATH ALL THE LAYERS:
Our Earth doesn't have its core minerals any longer due to practices that have slowly deteriorated them from the soil. Until such time they get regenerated and restored through the processes you may have heard of, regenerative farming practices (great resource here: https://www.regenerativefarmersofamerica.com/), mammals need to do things differently. Glyphosate and all the chemicals/toxins that are being used on our poor Earth have totally and utterly broken up the harmonic balance that once thrived in our soil and in the Living Natural World. This affects the food, and thereby our bodies (as well as other mammals) if we don't get the proper minerals either.

This image is a screenshot from my training with Morley Robbins.
In Chinese Medicine wisdom, bioavailable copper is the "general" and iron is the "foot soldier." Without proper copper to manage iron, our bodies begin to look and feel like rusty old cars on the inside and this is called oxidative stress.
MY PERSONAL STORY
The Root Cause Protocol is just one of several natural healing modalities that I have been certified in, and it was essentially the deepest layer within the physical body that I needed to innerstand. There is a direct and powerful correlation between the minerals of the Earth and the minerals in human and other mammalian bodies like dogs and cats.
Side note: You'll see me use the word 'innerstand' versus 'understand' and this is because we, as Humans, do not stand UNDER to figure something out, but rather we learn and discern when we do so through our own Inner Knowing.
Therefore, when we want to truly comprehend or grasp something, we do it through innerstanding versus understanding. This is my way to help say words that empower humanity further as we take back our power to remember our Divine Place within the Fabric of All That Is.
I got thrown into my own healing quest in my late 30s when illness hit me all of a sudden as if I was ran over by a freight train. I experienced chronic fatigue, brain fog, significant weight gain in a very short time (more than 80 pounds in about 6 months), a fire that felt like I was burning from the inside, and so much more. I could barely concentrate, and I was scared as this hit me so fast that and came out of nowhere.
I recalled thinking, "But why is this happening to me? I do all the good things!"
At that time, I worked out all of the time, ate well (or so I had thought), and had not had any weight issues before. I had body image issues, but that's totally separate from weight issues as it's an emotional blockage rather than a physical ailment. At surface level, I had no clue what was going on. It can be very isolating and scary when things like this happen, especially when there aren't any answers in the conventional pathways, and even in the more traditional natural healing pathways as well.
I jumped into holistic healing pathways and went to naturopathic doctors, and functional/integrative medicine practitioners, but not one of them could answer the question I had which was WHY. Often we will seek to get "diagnosed" for something, but that diagnosis is not an answer but is the symptom.
It's my quest to get to the WHY and to find ways to peel the layers back into feeling the existing Wholeness.
After a while, I uncovered mycotoxin illness (poisoning by black mold and other toxic strains) and chronic stress that almost killed me, along with other elements that I couldn't even name until I found out more truths that have been hidden from humanity to keep us weak, sick, and in the dark.
Definition of mycotoxin illness: Poisoning from toxic molds (like black mold) that release harmful chemicals called mycotoxins. When you're exposed to these mold toxins - often from water-damaged buildings - they can cause a wide range of symptoms including brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, and burning sensations. Your body struggles to detox these poisons, leading to chronic illness that's often misdiagnosed or missed entirely.
It took me a bit longer to find the Root Cause Protocol when my chiropractic doctor mentioned I should look into this book he had just read called, "Cu-RE Your Fatigue: The Root Cause and How To Fix It On Your Own." Once I read that, everything began to unfurl, and I realized that I must get certified in this practice as it was teaching crucial missing pieces that I had been laboriously seeking.
Book :Cu-RE Your Fatigue: The Root Cause and How To Fix It On Your Own (which you can find here)
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SOLUTION
The core insight: There is no such thing as a medical disease, there is only metabolic dysfunction caused by mineral dysregulation.
When our bodies (furry or not) do not have the right structure of minerals, the body gets completely out of harmony. This undermines the iron recycling system and mitochondrial energy production, among other copper-dependent functions. Therefore, we have iron building up and not enough copper in our bodies to manage it.
Definition of mitochondrial energy production: How your cells make energy to keep you alive and functioning. Think of mitochondria as tiny power plants inside every cell. When minerals are out of balance (especially iron/copper), these cellular power plants can't work properly, leaving you feeling exhausted, foggy, and unable to heal. It's like trying to run your house when the electrical grid is damaged - nothing works right.
Key factors making this worse:
- Glyphosate - one of the worst poisons to ever have been created, a literal bioweapon destroying our Earth, humanity's health, and the health of our animals and plants
- High fructose corn syrup - also a poison in the body that attacks the biochemical processes inside our bodies
- Chronic stress from modern life
- Processed foods lacking nutrients
HIDDEN STUDIES & INSIGHTS
The Vibrational Medicine practice that I've created a structure around are based on many factors, including studies that have been lost (or hidden on purpose), as well as more recent studies that have not made it into the mainstream news. There are many studies from 90 to over 100+ years old that play a part in the research, and big topic is about mineral dysregulation and what that dysregulation causes within a mammalian body.
Additionally, some 200+ years ago the many healing products and sucha that were integrated into the hospitals of the "olden days" as it was well known that we are living in a multidimensional world/universe, and that we are multidimensional beings. It was well-received that we are vibrational masterpieces with many layers and levels to look at to truly account as being "holistic" and how we can get to the root causes of things that are going on within the body.
Some of the important elements that are part of the training I received with the RCP Institute are:
- Looking at the level of mineral dysregulation that a person is experiencing is vital as this dictates the level of energy that's able to be produced at the mitochondria level, which is why we create a Stress Energy Profile for every client.
- The evolutionary and historical role of copper in harnessing oxygen
- Understanding the role(s) that copper plays in regulating iron and bioavailable copper’s vulnerability to excess, unbound iron
- Understanding the nuances and notable differences in iron status:
- Iron in the blood vs iron in the tissue
- Iron in storage vs iron in circulation
- Iron “level” vs iron “metabolism”
THE STRESS CONNECTION
Stress is one of the underlying reasons why everyone is so sick (including dogs and cats). When we face stressors, our bodies should be able to deal with it quickly and then move back into relaxation mode. However, there are many things that keep us in a "chronic stress mode" like the toxins being poured into the Earth, the stressors of having to make money, and in general, working tirelessly to be on the go constantly.
The Vagus Nerve plays a role and is something to know about.
It is the longest nerve in the autonomic nervous system and it plays a crucial role in regulating all bodily functions, including heart, digestion, and mood. Low vagal tone leads to poor communication between the brain and other organs, resulting in various health issues related to the heart, digestion, hormonal imbalances, and immune system.
The vagus nerve is something to know about as it serves as a bridge between the physical and spiritual aspects of our being. It influences relaxation, and emotional regulation, and is linked to our overall spiritual awareness. Activating the vagus nerve through things like emotional release work (for example, I do this with my clients through flower essences), breathing practices, meditation/relaxation, and Qigong (said like chee-gong), which my husband teaches; all of these things enhance spiritual connection and promote a deeper connection to oneself.
Low vagal tone leads to a dysregulated nervous system, which prevents us from achieving truly restorative rest and regeneration. It also leads to overall poor communication between the brain and all of the other organs that the vagus nerve connects to, but also to the Spiritual Self, as noted above. This results in various health issues related to the heart, digestion, hormonal imbalances, as well as the immune system.
There are things that contribute to low vagal tone like eating a poor diet without proper nutrients, lack of deep, restful sleep, chronic illness, a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, unresolved emotions or traumatic events that haven't been dealt with, chronic stress, poor breathing patterns, and more. As you can see, this can all become a vicious cycle and a roadblock to healing. A "chronic stress" state of being doesn't allow us to achieve truly restorative rest and regeneration in our body, so that means we cannot heal to our full potential being stuck in fight-flight mode and is another layer to the healing on all layers and levels.
Here's a video where my husband, Mark, and I talk a bit more in depth on the nervous system and the vagus nerve:
MY HEALING RESULTS
Doing this work and pairing it with other healing modalities has allowed me to:
- Healed my body from mycotoxin illness
- Regained control over my brain and be without brain fog for many, many years now
- Let go of tons of emotional baggage and got my energy centers flowing once again
- Regained my strength through cultivating vital life force energy
- Inflammation began to decrease allowing my body to let go of weight and this will continue as more and more regeneration from the inside out takes place
The one thing that remains is healing the destruction that my sinuses and lungs had taken on through the mycotoxin poisoning. When these final pieces are healed, the weight that my body is still holding onto will also let go of its protective mode (for this is often what weight is - something the body does to protect us from toxins).
As our bodies remineralize and harmonize from the inside-out, our body will slowly let go of the inflammation, weight, and other symptoms we're facing.
Seeing the bigger picture...It wasn't until I found the Root Cause Protocol that it began to make sense as to WHY the weight gain happened, and why this is happening for many humans across the world. It's especially puzzling for those of us who eat well and move our bodies daily, but still face dis-ease. We say "I am doing everything right, aren't I?" yet still find ourselves in the "not feeling good" bucket.
Important insight: Many conversations mention that inflammation is the root cause of dis-ease, but that isn't exactly true. Inflammation is actually protecting the body, so inflammation isn't the root cause.
The right question is: what is happening in the body that is causing inflammation?
Point being: We must always look deeper!
A TRULY HOLISTIC APPROACH
Vibrational Medicine is the framework that I utilize and it takes into account the multidimensional experience that we live within (and that we are) to provide a comprehensive framework and serve as a Holistic Wellness Alchemist.
I'm certified as a Root Cause Protocol Mineral Consultant through the Root Cause Protocol Institute, founded by Morley Robbins. This certification focuses on DEEP healing by looking at what happens when minerals deep within our body become unbalanced.
The certifications:
- Master Herbalist, under a Mastery Program with Dr. Terry Willard of the Wild Rose College of Herbal Medicine
- Certified Flower Essence Alchemist, also training with Dr. Terry Willard of the Wild Rose College of Herbal Medicine
- Certified Root Cause Protocol Mineral Consultant, which is a certification brought through the Root Cause Protocol Institute, founded by Morley Robbins. A Mineral Balance Coach is about DEEP healing, and we I look at is what happens when minerals deep within our body become unbalanced.
- Homeopathic Training with Dr. Will Falconer
Some of the essential pillars of how I approach things include:
- Exploring ancestral lineage and blockages
- Uncovering emotional layers
- Addressing health challenges and symptoms
- Tailoring nutrition to specific bloodlines
- Assessing mineral levels in the body
- Utilizing herbal and flower essence remedies
- Applying homeopathic remedies
- Analyzing blood tests and hair mineral tests
This holistic approach helps create a more complete picture of an individual's health, and I offer sessions for humans, as well as dogs and cats. Our furbabies' lives are being shortened in the same ways that humans are, so this framework works for them as well.
HOW LONG DOES HEALING TAKE?
I often get asked, how long will this portion of my healing quest take?
The answer is this: It will take as long as it needs to take. There are so many varying reasons why someone's journey is longer than another, or why some symptoms go away faster than others. What's vital though is staying consistent in the purging, cleansing, and strengthening, and giving ourselves the Grace and Love our body needs so that it can do what it needs to do!
WORKING TOGETHER ...
✨You heal yourself. I simply provide a Guiding Light along your path✨
I am trained to analyze hair mineral tests and blood tests properly, which will arm you with lots of data about how your body is dealing with stress (overall). We can deep-dive into the exact protocols to enrich your life right now and do this in a phased approach. The goal is more simplicity and not throwing too much at the body.
You will not be put on tons of supplements, but rather we look at how you can work things in phases with an emphasis on whole foods, minerals, and nutrition. The intention is to help your body remineralize and become more and more empowered from the inside-out!
I add the extra layers of my Master Herbalism studies, Intuition, Homeopathy, and Flower Essence Alchemy to bring a framework around deep, yet expansive healing processes. Things like letting go of stuck emotions and old, stagnant energy is critical to our healing framework.
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