Ariana Keny, MS, BSW, NTP

Growing up, I found myself constantly struggling with indigestion or upset stomach, taking Pepto-Bismo or Tums at a young age. Once I got my first period, things just seemed to worsen. As a teenager I struggled with heavy, irregular cycles (months without a period), painful periods, facial hair, intense sugar cravings, and severe fatigue. Eventually my mom took me to the Gynecologist and I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. The doctor prescribed me birth control to help regulate my cycle, however later that evening I noticed a red rash across my chest, and in that moment, decided never to take birth control again.

During my teenage years I also developed skin and scalp issues, like skin tags, and something known as dyshidrotic eczema. This type of eczema caused my hands to severely itch and blister. It especially flared up in the summertime. I went to see a Dermatologist who prescribed me steroids, and yet again, the medicine did not help.

It was during my second year of college in 2016 that I was referred to a holistic healthcare center. With the little money I had, I booked my first appointment, desperate for answers. Since then, my life forever changed. The NTP I was seeing at the time said that the body could heal itself, something no one told me before. Four years later I suffered from a lower back injury, and went to see a Chiropractor for the first time. He reminded me of the same thing the NTP had told me in 2016, and in a few weeks, I witnessed my body heal itself from the excruciating pain that I was in.

However, my story does not end there. A few years into our marriage we decided we were going to start TTC, and I wanted to get my hormone levels checked. This led me to see an Endocrinologist who, after seeing my lab results, diagnosed me with an autoimmune disease known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I was prescribed more medications that did not fix the issue, but merely covered up my symptoms.

It was at this point of my life that I SERIOUSLY decided to take my health into my own hands. I was tired of seeing doctor after doctor, and not getting answers. In 2022 I went back to school to become a NTP through the Nutritional Therapy Association. During these 10 months I discovered the truth about the body’s innate wisdom and ability to heal itself. I learned that autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances, and other health issues do NOT define you, and you CAN overcome them.

I discovered the root cause of my PCOS and autoimmune disease and began putting them into remission…

I can proudly say today that I no longer experience upset stomach pains, my sugar cravings have vanished, the eczema on my hands is gone, and I finally have energy in the mornings after struggling for years to get out of bed. Eventually I was able to regulate my cycle, and now have pain-free periods every month 🙌🏼

In sharing my story, my desire is that you find hope in knowing that you do NOT have to live with your chronic symptoms, and healing is possible! Thank you for putting your trust in me and my program. It truly is an honor to be apart of your journey.