Ashley’s Story
I was drawn to nutrition at a young age as a competitive athlete, skiing across the world. I learned that fueling my body affected my performance as an athlete as well as my mental well-being on a day to day basis. In my early twenties, I was driven to turn my passion for nutrition into a career when my world flipped upside down with the diagnoses of Type 1 Diabetes and Hashimoto’s Disease. As I navigated these autoimmune diseases, I had to relearn how to exist in my body amid prescription medications and constant fluctuations. After my diagnoses, I learned as much as possible about alternative medicine and nutrition to improve my autoimmune symptoms. I came to understand food as medicine that has helped me reclaim my energy and power. Looking back, I would not change my experience of chronic illness as it has given me immense insight, empathy, and passion to help people thrive and feel good in their bodies again. It is my goal to use my knowledge of holistic health to empower others on the path to wellness so they can be successful in all areas of their life. I look forward to working with you!
Ashley Anderson, MScN, is a holistic nutritionist who is especially interested in autoimmune diseases, women’s health, and pediatric nutrition. She received her Master’s in clinical nutrition at the National University of Natural Medicine. As a holistic nutritionist she focuses more on individualized care, rather than just a standardized approach. Holistic Nutrition refers to supporting the body as a whole: mind, body and spirit. With this method she looks at the underlying root causes, rather than just treating the symptoms. Based on a complete individualized physical and mental health analyses, she and her client come up with a personalized nutrition plan that best supports their well-being and goals.
About Ashley Anderson
About Ammi Midstokke
Ammi Midstokke, M.B.A., F.N.T.P has been providing nutrition and education services locally and nationally from her clinic in Sandpoint, Idaho since 2014. She is a published author and journalist, a public speaker, and serves the boards of non-profit organizations. She lives in the Selkirk Mountains of North Idaho with her husband and children, where they embrace off-grid living, mediocre gardening, and the manifestation of a thousand tiny blessings.
Writing
Ammi has been widely published in newspapers and magazines around the world. She is a columnist for the Spokesman Review and regular contributor to the Sandpoint Reader and Out There Outdoors Magazine. She writes on matters of health, wilderness adventures, and resiliency in trauma with the candid wit and raw humor of a survivor and a deep appreciation of the human experience. She is currently working on a memoir about growing up in the backwoods of Idaho and recovering from decades of poorly implemented ideas on love and life.
Speaking
Ammi has presented for various organizations including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the Idaho Midwifery Council, TEDx Spokane, and several outdoor events. She presents on topics ranging from the interconnectedness of the systems that support our health to how to pick the right outdoor adventure partner. She is a gifted storyteller who brings light and humor to the every day experiences we share.