Built on Bedside Experience. Applied to Real Life.
Registered Nurse | Metabolic Health Expert | Clinical Nurse Educator
For over 20 years, I worked as a cardiac and renal nurse - caring for patients with heart failure, transplant histories, kidney disease, diabetes, and advanced cardiometabolic conditions. I saw what happens when health changes go unaddressed for too long. I also saw how often patients didn't truly understand what was happening in their bodies until they were already in crisis.
That experience shaped everything I do now.
Today, through Reedy Creek Wellness, I bring that clinical perspective to consulting, community education, public speaking, and individual coaching. I work with attorneys, organizations, employers, and health-focused audiences who need someone with real bedside experience and the ability to translate complex health information into plain language.
I'm not selling a program. I'm offering 20+ years of clinical knowledge, applied where it's needed most.
I Get It - and You’re Not Alone
Sometimes labs look “normal,” yet you still don’t feel well.
You try to eat right and stay active, but the weight won’t budge, energy fades, and building muscle feels impossible.
I've seen this pattern repeatedly in clinical practice, and I've experienced it myself. My role is to help you understand the lifestyle factors influencing how you feel and build a personalized plan that supports your body's recovery and resilience.
We focus on the essentials: nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, digestive health, and reducing environmental and dietary stressors. Then we turn each one into small, sustainable steps.
A Foundational Approach to Lasting Change
My work centers on the lifestyle factors that drive metabolic and overall health. Together, we focus on:
• Reducing known lifestyle stressors • Restoring nutrient density, sleep, and movement • Rebuilding strength, energy, and metabolic resilience
When the foundations are in place, your physician's clinical care has the strongest possible support.
Optional Wellness Assessments
For clients who want a clearer picture of where to focus their lifestyle efforts, I offer optional at-home wellness assessments. These can include gut microbiome composition, mineral and electrolyte status, and stress hormone patterns.
These assessments are not diagnostic tests and do not replace any labs ordered by your physician. They provide context for designing nutrition, sleep, and movement strategies. I review results through a nursing and health-coaching lens to educate, not to diagnose or prescribe. Clients are encouraged to share results with their healthcare provider, who remains the lead on all medical decisions.
Specializations
'Chronic Illness Support & Navigation
Healthy Weight Management
Inflammation Reduction and Healthy Aging
Personalized Health Goal Setting
Tailored Nutrition and LifestylePlans
I had the pleasure of working with CJ, and I can confidently say that it was a life-changing experience. She provided me with personalized guidance and support, helping me to achieve my health and wellness goals. I highly recommend Reedy Creek Wellness to anyone looking to improve their overall well-being.
- Laura Bishop
“CJ has been instrumental in helping me achieve my health goals. Her knowledge and expertise are extremely helpful."
- Michael Hughes
“Reedy Creek Wellness is exceptional. CJ's personalized care and attention to individual needs sets her apart.”
- Emily Thomas