Meet Kathi

Kathi is the owner of Wholemade Nutrition and Wellness, and a licensed holistic practitioner with the Canadian Association of Natural Nutrition Practitioners.

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My story

As a child, I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, and later with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus. For years, I cycled through medications — NSAIDs, steroids, antimalarials and cytotoxins — each one bringing a new wave of side effects, but never real healing.

I knew that my own body was turning against me. The swelling grew so severe I couldn’t walk without help — or even hold a utensil. The chronic fatigue, pain and fibromyalgia were crippling. By the time I reached 40, my body had endured open-heart surgery - with another to follow, two knee replacements, stage 4 kidney disease, numerous blood transfusions and countless autoimmune flares.

I was exhausted — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And I was terrified. I was terrified that I wouldn’t live another year, and terrified of what the future would hold for my daughter without me.

You’re in the right place.

Hello, I'm Kathi and I'm so glad you're here.

I know firsthand what it’s like to live with chronic illness—As a child, I was diagnosed with a chronic disease and spent decades navigating pain, medications, and setbacks. That journey led me to seek out more natural approaches to holistic healing, that’s where I discovered the power of nutrition, lifestyle, and whole-body balance.

If you’ve landed here, it’s a sign you’re ready to care for your health in a deeper, more empowered way. Maybe you’ve been managing ongoing symptoms or a chronic illness, sensing that something’s a little off, or simply feeling called to invest more intentionally in your well-being. Whatever brought you here, trust that it matters. You’re not alone — and you have everything you need within you to create real, lasting change. You’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

I knew I needed a new approach.

With my background in nursing, I began exploring holistic and functional healing. I dove deep into nutrition, lifestyle changes, and the mind-body connection. Slowly, everything began to shift. Within two years, I was living pain-free and medication-free. Today, more than 15 years later, I am free of Lupus and living without chronic disease.

That journey brought me here—to this work. I returned to school and became a licensed holistic practitioner with the Canadian Association of Natural Nutrition Practitioners, building a practice dedicated to helping others find their own version of healing. Because the truth is: that your body has an innate ability to heal. Sometimes, it just needs the right tools, support, and guidance to unlock that potential.

My Philosophy

True wellness is about more than just treating symptoms. It means listening to your body, restoring balance, and creating sustainable habits that support how you live—not an idealized version of life. In my practice, we take a real-world, root-cause approach by focusing on:

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Foundational Support

  • Replenishing nutrient deficiencies that leave you depleted

  • Supporting digestion and gut health as the foundation of whole-body wellness

  • Reducing the toxic burden to support natural detoxification pathways

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Hormones & Emotions

  • Honouring hormone balance to support physical, emotional and mental well-being

  • Strengthening resilience through nervous system regulation and stress support

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Lifestyle Integration

  • Encouraging daily rhythms that support energy, sleep, and mood

  • Using food as medicine—without perfectionism or restriction

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Sustainable Change

  • Making changes that feel supportive, realistic, and aligned with your life

  • Creating long-term habits: Encouraging gradual, practical change with simple steps.

Feeling better shouldn’t feel out of reach.

Feeling better shouldn’t feel out of reach.

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You won’t find quick fixes or generic plans here—only thoughtful guidance, sustainable steps, and a whole-person approach tailored to your unique path.

Ready to get started?

If this approach resonates with you, I invite you to learn more about my methods or schedule a complimentary discovery call when you're ready. It would be an honour to support you on your wellness journey.