Today we’d like to introduce you to Leah Haloi.
Hi Leah, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
As a teen, I struggled immensely with acne, anxiety, and chronic digestive issues that caused me to be hospitalized as a child multiple times. These symptoms ruled every single day of my life, my confidence was low, my mental health was really suffering, and I couldn’t leave the house without covering my skin with thick makeup and fighting a panic attack. These issues manifested into a weak immune system, hormonal imbalances, brain fog, and fatigue. I had been to countless doctors, dermatologists, and endocrinologists for answers to my problems and was put on medication over and over again while the same issues remained. I started looking into nutrition, and suddenly I was trying every dietary change imaginable, including going vegan for nearly seven years. Finally, about 9 years into my healing journey filled with trial, error, and research, I discovered holistic health and the gut-brain axis. I began learning all about the microbiome, using food as medicine, and going against diet culture to come back in tune with my own body with nervous system regulation. This is when my skin began to heal. I dove into my education and became a certified holistic nutritionist and coach, going further to became a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and pilates instructor. Now I help other people get to the root cause of their symptoms by healing their gut and coming home to themselves through simple practices.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No way! I was on the struggle bus for years. When I was in the hospital in my younger years for severe stomach pains, I was sent away with no direction and really just told to drink more water. When I got older and went to the doctor for my acne and anxiety, I was put on birth control, accutane, and other medications. I felt like nobody was really listening to me or really trying to understand the root cause of everything happening. I was just getting medication thrown at me that had its own list of side effects, treated by yet more medication. Taking things into my own hands wasn’t easy – there was nobody there to guide me. I was basically experimenting with every product, supplement, and diet to see what worked. When I didn’t see the results I wanted, I would get really stressed out and discouraged. I was spending so much time and money to understand why I couldn’t heal my symptoms. I had such low confidence, and my anxiety was worsening. I was sick constantly and just miserable. Even after finding holistic health and realizing that all the systems in our body work synergistically together, I was still missing pieces and really just trying things out, seeing what worked and what didn’t, by guidance of Google and books I was reading. This is really what drove me to go to school for this in the first place.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Grounded Wellness started in September 2020 and is a virtual practice focusing on root-cause gut healing. As a Holistic Health Practitioner specializing in gut healing, I help people discover the power of their own bodies to heal their bloating, constipation, acne, fatigue and support their mental health. Using holistic modalities, lab testing, and pilates – we are really bringing in support for all areas. I’m so proud that we are leaving nothing out in terms of nutrition, herbs, supplements, exercise, mental health, and even community. We teach people how to incorporate their healing protocols into their current lifestyles and provide them with the tools and support they need to really be successful. I want everyone to know that no matter how busy you are, you can focus on your health and start feeling better; we are here to help you do that. Our signature program, the 90-day Gut Glow Up, is a fully customized program to take you from A to Z. During the Gut Glow Up, you will get comprehensive lab testing to eliminate the guesswork, 1:1 sessions with me to interpret your labs, and come up with a healing plan for you that includes everything from supplements to nutrition, 24/5 access to me through your client portal chat for when you are feeling stuck, and lifetime access to the Gut Glow Up community on our private app – where you can attend virtual workshops, pilates classes, and connect and heal with other members.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
I define success as presence in the small pivotal moments. Wildly big dreams require seemingly small steps to get there. If we are only ever looking at the big moment, the big celebration, the big goal, the expensive car, the big house- it can really take us away from all the small successes it took to get there. We only get one life, and we aren’t promised tomorrow. If tomorrow doesn’t come, can you say you were successful even if you didn’t reach the big goal? Every day I make it through, no matter the odds is a success for me.
Pricing:
- Gut Healing Comprehensive Sessions $300
- Mini Gut Glow Up $1,800
- Gut Glow Up Program $3,500+
Contact Info:
- Website: groundedwellness.space
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedwellness_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedwellnesswithleah
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/groundedwellness/
Image Credits
Arielle Levy Photo
